The British Magazine and Review (1782)
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The British Magazine and Review (1782)
Full Title: The British Magazine and Review; Or Universal Miscellany of Arts, Sciences, Literature, History, Biography, Entertainment, Poetry, Politics, Manners, Amusements, and Intelligence Foreign and Domestic.
8 ½ x 5 ½. In English. Printed for Harrison and Co., London, 1782. FIRST EDITION. Vol. I (contains July - Dec 1782 issues). Engraved frontis and extra engraved title in front. Bound in original 3/4 leather with marbled paper over the boards. The spine with five thick gilt ruled raised bands, gilt date, volume and red and gilt leather title label. Lightly rubbed and rounded at the joints but with hinges and joints intact. Binding remains intact; leaves toned and a little foxed here and there. Signed on the front EP by a George Wall, else unmarked. In good overall condition.
A fascinating read. Imagine, the Revolutionary War was just winding down when this volume was printed. Most notable in this volume is a letter from Thomas Paine reviewing Abbe Reynal's Revolutionary War publications, a few battle notes with dead listed, as well as a near little blurb about the burial and monument of Maj John Andre at Westminster. Contains stories, poetry, births, marriages, deaths, promotions, bankrupts, etc. as well as some biographies; illustrated with plates of various heraldic seats and houses, some literary scenes, and portraits, as well as an added.
Price: $125
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Inventory Number: 79103
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