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One of the great rarities in American magazines...
One of the great rarities in American magazines...
Item # 702283
May 01, 1745
THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1745 This is a very rare title, actually the first successful magazine in American history done in the traditional magazine format (Christian History preceded this by several years but was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening).
This magazine existed for about 3 years. Two previous attempts at a magazine in the colonies only lasted a few issues, one published by Ben Franklin.
Several pages are taken up with reports of the: "Proceedings of the Political Club". Then also: "Proceedings of the College of Physicians in London" "Observations on Love & Marriage" "On Self-Love" "An Account of the British Navy" and more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with latest news reports from Rhode Island & Boston, the latter with lengthy details of a military enounter.
Of great significance is the presence of the full title/contents page with the Boston imprint. We have had a few issues of this title in recent years but all were lacking the engraved title page and the advertising leaf.
The engraving on the title page features two Indians with the skyline of Boston in the background, plus Boston harbor conning several ships.
Complete in 52 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 inches, printed on high-quality newsprint, a bit of light foxing, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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