Plate of Noah's Ark...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1749  The prime feature of this issue is likely the very interesting foldout plate headed: "A View and Plan of Noah's Ark", showing a cross-section view with the various compartments and the animals in them. This plate folds out to measures 9 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches (slight close-trimming loss to a lower corner of this print: see).
There is related text as well, titled: "The Explanation of the Plate of Noah's Ark" which includes a chart of the animals included, plus: "What Provisions for the Carnivorous Animals in the Ark", and more.
Among the other articles within are: "On the Construction of Fire Works" "Of the Ancient Galleys" which includes 3 engravings of early ships, plus other items.
Only one of the 2 plates called for is present.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate, nice condition..

A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.