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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1747  

* "The Speech of Polly Baker"
* Early Benjamin Franklin story


Inside includes the well-known Ben Franklin item: "Speech of Polly Baker". This is the earliest Ben Franklin appearance in a Gentleman's Magazine and perhaps within any British publication, as confirmed by the Franklin Papers, Yale University.
Nearly five pages are taken up with an: "Account of the Behaviour and Execution of the late Lord Lovat & some Further Particulars of his Life". Included are the details of his execution on Tower Hill. Lovat was involved in the Jacobite Rebellion.
Two pages are taken up with a: "List of Ships Taken on both Sides" including several which were bound to or from the North America & the West Indies.
An article includes an interesting illustration described as: "Method to Warm Rooms by the Steam of Boiling Water" is much like present-day hot water heating systems.
Nearly 3 pages are taken up with: "An Account of a Description of Iceland and Groenland" [Greenland].
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe. Included is an article beginning: "Lord Loval was beheaded on Tower Hill. Just before he came from the Tower...".
Included is the full page plate called for, but the map of Genoa is lacking.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, very minor loss at blank margins to the last 3 leaves, some foxing, nice condition.
 

Category: The 1600's and 1700's