The London Magazine: And Monthly Chronologer (1738)
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The London Magazine: And Monthly Chronologer (1738)
8 x 5. In English. Printed by T. Astley, London, 1738. FIRST EDITION. 668 pp. Original, Cambridge-style full calf. Moderate shelf wear to boards. Hinges artfully rejointed. Corners lightly bumped. Spine with five raised bands. Lower joint lightly flaking. Original red morocco label partially missing, but gilted “1738” still plainly evident. Front pastedown with pictorial bookplate of “George Gibbs.” Front pastedown, endpaper and title page with offsetting from binder’s glue used for turn-ins. Text slightly browned, but generally bright with virtually no signs of use. Free from foxing. Overall, a sound and VERY PLEASING copy.
“The London Magazine” is a publication of society, politics, military, trade, arts, literature, religion, foreign affairs, and miscellaneous interests. It is the second oldest literary periodical, founded in 1732 in political opposition and rivalry to the Tory-based “Gentleman's Magazine,” running for 53 years until its initial closure in 1785. Offered here is a volume for the year 1738. It includes, bound together, 12 issues for the months of January through December, plus an Appendix and an Index.
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Inventory Number: 28125
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