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Hebrew customs discussed...
Item # 676466
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740 An article of note is: "Discourse on Hebrew Customs Concluded" - which is a continuation from the previous issue.
Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a report which includes: "...Being a general fast was observed with great decency & solemnity throughout the city, & by the Jews also in their several Synagogues...".
Among the other articles are: "Account of the Rise of Free Masons" "Roguery as Beneficial to Politicks as Luxury to Trade" & more.
The map called for is lacking.
Complete in 40 pages, 5 by 8 1/2 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, some wear at the margins, good 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.
Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a report which includes: "...Being a general fast was observed with great decency & solemnity throughout the city, & by the Jews also in their several Synagogues...".
Among the other articles are: "Account of the Rise of Free Masons" "Roguery as Beneficial to Politicks as Luxury to Trade" & more.
The map called for is lacking.
Complete in 40 pages, 5 by 8 1/2 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, some wear at the margins, good 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.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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