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Considering the new Constitution...
Considering the new Constitution...
Item # 686629 THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1787 Among the articles within are: "A Treatise on Religion" "An Enquiry into the Situations best Adapted for Settlements in America" "An Enquiry into the Most Advantageous Occupations to be followed by Persons Emigrating to America" "Origin of Canada" "Account of the Island of Crete" and much more.
Included is an article describing: "The Armorial Bearings of the State of Massachusetts" and "The Armorial Bearings of the State of New York". The related plate is lacking.
Near the back is "Intelligence" which has the latest news of the day including several items concerning ratification of the Constitution, including: "...letter from...New York...says 'I have the happiness to assure you from good authority that the new system of federal government will be unquestionably adopted by New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Jersey. The people of Pennsylvania...are almost universally for it..." with more.
Also: "...his Excellency General Washington passed through Wilmington on his return from this city to his seat at Mount Vernon & on the same day, in crossing the bridge near the head of Elk, the bridge gave way and his horse fell into the river. His Excellency had alighted in order to walk over the bridge, which fortunate circumstance probably saved a life so dear to his country." This is followed by an account of Penna. creating a convention to consider the new Constitution.
Still present is the foldout meteorological table, as well as the engraving which accompanies the first article in the issue.
Complete in 52 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page, various foxing, some edge wear with minor tears at margins. There are page numbering errors near the back.
This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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