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Newsbook from 1659...
555082
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, March 24, 1659 * Very rare 17th century "pre-newspaper"
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Information of the People."
This issue has news from Wes... See More $400.00
Rare Newsbook from 1659...
545031
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, April 28, 1659* Rare British newsbook
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland For Information of the People."
Most of the news in this issue is from the major cities in Europe, inclu... See More $355.00
Newsbook from 1659...
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MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, England, May 19, 1659 * News from Scotland, Ireland, and England
* Newsbook format
* Very rare 17th century item
Here is an early and uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland. For Informati... See More $379.00
1659 newsbook...
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MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, England, July 21, 1659
* Richard Cromwell
* Rare 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People and Published by Order of Parliament", as stat
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$375.00
* Richard Cromwell
* Rare 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People and Published by Order of Parliament", as stat
Newsbook from 1659... Spanish nobility watch bull-baiting...
541471
MERCURIOUS POLITICUS, London, Dec. 22, 1659* Rare title - newsbook
* 17th century original
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers): "Comprising The sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland, & Ireland. For Information of the People." Has news from locations in England as well as maj... See More $375.00
Early 1659 newsbook...
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MERCURIUS POLITICUS, London, December 29, 1659
* Very rare from the 17th century
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes
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$340.00
* Very rare from the 17th century
* Pirates
Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of Foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now on foot in the Three Nations Of England, Scotland & Ireland For Information of the People" as stated in the masthead.
Notable content includes
Newsbook from 1662...
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MERCURIUS PUBLICUS, London, England, Oct. 23, 1662 Here is an uncommon title in newsbook format (the forerunner of newspapers) "Comprising the sum of all Affairs now in agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, Together with Forrain Intelligence For Information of the People, & to Prevent false News" as stated in the masthead. (see photos)
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$390.00
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Death of Charles II...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 19, 1684 * Death of King Charles II
* King James II
The front page has a report from Edinburgh mentioning the arrival of:
* ...the most sorrowful news of the death of our late Gracious Sovereign..." and also on the front page is a document beginning: "For as much as it hath pleased the Almighty God to call CHARLES the Second...from ... See More $235.00
Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, July 23, 1685 * Rhode Island & Jamaica loyal to King James II
* 17th century original
The prominent feature of this single-sheet issue is the front page report and letter from the inhabitants of the Colony of Rhode Island, expressing their loyalty to the new king (King James II) upon his ascension to the throne after the death of his brother, K... See More $195.00
Proclamation by William & Mary... King James VII forfeits the throne of Scotland...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 8, 1689 Most of a ftpg. column is taken up with: "By the King & Queen (William & Mary), A PROCLAMATION, Requiring the Discovery and Bringing in of Arms lately Embezzled." The bkpg. has an item from Edinburgh which begins: "The Committee for settling the government have unanimously agreed, that the throne of Scotland is vacant, the ... See More
$135.00
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
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A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a week. The reason for the neglect of this work is due in part to the tiny orig... See More
$61.00
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
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A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708.* Rare Daniel Defoe periodical
* Early 18th century original
From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoes greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a we... See More $65.00
Rare title from Britain...
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THE POST-BOY, London, England, June 30, 1724 * Rare title from Britain
* 2 masthead engravings
A handsome single sheet newspaper which features two engravings in the masthead, one showing a post boy on horseback "trumpeting" the news & the other showing an angel doing the same.
The ftpg. has various news reports from Paris, Edinburgh, Deal, and London and a few ads. ... See More $45.00
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, September 8, 1726* Very rare title from the early 18th century
* Nice masthead engravings
See the photo below for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century, featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing two postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news.
Additionall... See More $95.00
Very early from Edinburgh...
207539
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1728 This will likely be one
of the earliest dated Scottish newspapers you will come across.
Complete in 4 pages with various news of the day from throughout
Europe, the front page features an ornately engraved first letter (see
photo). Some light dirtiness & rubbing to the front page with some
edge wear. Measures about 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches. The p... See More
$46.00
Very early from Edinburgh...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 17, 1727* Uncommon title
* 18th century original
This will likely be one of the earliest dated Scottish newspapers you will come across. Complete in 4 pages with various news of the day from throughout Europe. Some light dirtiness & rubbing to the front page, otherwise nice. Measures about 7 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches.... See More $50.00
CaptainTurpin turns pirate...
540274
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1735* Nice 18th century British magazine
* The early silk industry in Georgia
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" i... See More $45.00
Boundary disputes over Georgia, Florida and Carolina...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1737 * Early 18th century British magazine
* James Oglethorpe and Georgia
* The boundary line of the Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items... See More $39.00
The Swiss don't like the climate in the South...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1739
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Southern climate not to the liking of the Swiss
* Regarding Georgia & St. Augustine, Florida
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidb
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$28.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Southern climate not to the liking of the Swiss
* Regarding Georgia & St. Augustine, Florida
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidb
Much on comets... The nobility of Scotland...
550483
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1743
* list of the nobility of Scotland
* early 18th century British magazine
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the
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$28.00
* list of the nobility of Scotland
* early 18th century British magazine
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the
From the Jacobite Rebellion...
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EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1745 A fine, four page issue from
during the midst of the Jacobite Rebellion. Nice to have a perspective
of political and news reports from Scotland during this troubled period
in British history. Very nice condition. The photo shown is generic.
The actual date you receive will be slightly different but will be from
1745.
$26.00
From during the Jacobite Rebellion...
207537
THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1745 This is one of the
more famous 18th century titles from Scotland, complete in four pages
and with various news of the day and ads as well. We have several
issues from the significant year of 1745 from during the Jacobite
Rebellion, and great to have a newspaper from Scotland at this time!
Some light soiling to the front page, otherwise in rath... See More
$50.00
The Jacobite Rebellion...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, October 29, 1745 Within this issue are several letters which make reference to the Jacobite Rebellion and the dangers of "popery" coming back to the United Kingdom (see photos for portions). One report includes: "...Letters from Berwick of the 25th advise that the last accounts they had of the Rebels were, that they still gave out they intended to ... See More
$49.00
The Pretender...
Prelude to the Battle of Carlisle...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, from London, dated November 2, 1745An inside page has the report, "Whereas a most wicked and unnatural Rebellion is raised in Scotland, in order to place a popish Pretender on the Throne of these Kingdoms...". Not less than 4 times "The Pretender" is referred to within separate addresses. Considerable details of the events leading up to... See More $220.00
Much content on the Jacobite Rebellion...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1745
* Much on the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 : The Young Pretender : "Bonnie Prince Charlie"
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to
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$75.00
* Much on the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 : The Young Pretender : "Bonnie Prince Charlie"
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to
More on the Jacobite Rebellion...
555943
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1746
* Jacobite Rebellion
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting u
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$55.00
* Jacobite Rebellion
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting u
Escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie...
557334
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1746
* Bonnie Prince Charlie
* The Young Pretender
* Escapes after Culloden
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to
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$55.00
* Bonnie Prince Charlie
* The Young Pretender
* Escapes after Culloden
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to
Torture Device...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Feb., 1747 An inside page has an illustration of a torture device "...found...in Scotland, and brought to town by his royal highness the Duke; supposed to be made use by the rebels to extort confession." Report describes the device stating it was made of iron, weighed 16 lbs. and was four feet in length. Used an iron spike on a spring which was pointed at th... See More
$52.00
Early electricity experiments...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1747 (without map)* Song celebrates battle of Culloden victory
* early electricity experiments
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the wo... See More $45.00
Treaty Proclamation with the Dutch on the front page...
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THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Scotland, May 12, 1748 * King George II proclamation
* Treaty with the Dutch
Half of the front page is taken up with: "By the King a PROCLAMATION" for "Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as well by Sea as Land, agreed upon between His Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the States General of the United Provinces...".
Other... See More $47.00
Views through a microscope...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1754* Some reports from America
* Plate of views through a microscope
A very nice magazine from during the French and Indian War with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in... See More $45.00
George Washington at age 22...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1754 * George Washington featured in the French & Indian War, when he was 22 years old
* Very early for this future 1st president
A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was ... See More $265.00
George Washington at age 22...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1754 A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.Among the early reports on the Fr... See More $265.00
Diagrams of three American forts...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1755 * American Colonies
* Military forts prints
Within these pgs. is a 4 page article headed: "An Account of the British Trade & Settlements in North America from the French of Mons. Dumont, one of the Commissioners on the Part of the King of France for settling the Limits of the English & French Colonies in N. America.&quo... See More $72.00
New colony of Georgia.. Judaica... Franklin's lightning rod....
570696
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1756 An article near the front: "Account of American Affairs" is continued from a previous issue & includes talk on "New Forts in America". There is also a detailed account of Oglethorpe's English colony at Georgia, now 22 yrs. old & still suffering from "want of inhabitants" due to the founder's odd regulations... See More
$48.00
Terrific, large 1757 map of England and Wales...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT, London, England, 1757 * Great 1757 map
* Map of England and Wales
Here is a terrific and rather large map which has printed within the cartouche: "A New Map of ENGLAND and WALES By Thos. Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prine of Wales."
The map measures about 15 by 17 1/2 inches when unfolded, is in very nice, ... See More $155.00
From during the French & Indian War...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1759 A nice Scottish newspaper from this significant year during the French & Indian War, however this issues does not have any noteworthy content relating to the war. But much news of the day, mostly from Europe, and many ads as well. Relatively nice condition with some light browning or dirtiness, small folio-size measuring about 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inche... See More
$31.00
French & Indian War news...
570953
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 24, 1759 A nice issue from the French & Indian War, with related content on page 2 beginning: "General Amherst, attentive to prevent those delays that have proved so fatal to our arms in America, wrote to Governor Denny of Pennsylvania...that although he had not as yet received any particular orders relative to the operations of the ens... See More
$42.00
From during the French & Indian War...
565489
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 7, 1759* French & Indian War era
* 18th century original
* Uncommon title
A nice Scottish newspaper from this significant year during the French & Indian War, however this issues does not have any noteworthy content relating to the war. But much news of the day, mostly from Europe, and many ads as well.
Relatively nice c... See More $33.00
18th century Scotland...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1760's (5 issues) A very early set of 5 newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the capital city of Scotland (since the 1400's). Nice condition.
$74.00
Empress Elizabeth of Russia dies...
209464
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1762. Page 2 contains a report of the death of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, and: "...the accession of the present Emperor Peter the third to the throne of Russia and to present his new credentials as Envoy Extraordinary from that Prince..." with a bit more. You get the complete 4 page issue, lightly-inked red tax stamp on the front page, ... See More
$29.00
From the year of the Stamp Act...
204516
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, 1765 A rather uncommon title from
before the Revolutionary War and a nice opportunity for a British
newspaper from during the year of the Stamp Act in the colonies.
Contents include various news of the day with a wealth of ads as
well. Complete in 8 pages & measuring about 8 1/2 by 11
inches, never trimmed at the margin, some light rubbing a... See More
$27.00
Joshua Reynolds is knighted...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 1, 1769* Sir Joshua Reynolds knighted
* 18th century English painter
Page 2 has a brief report noting: "Friday his Majesty was pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Joshua Reynolds, Esq., President of the Royal Academy of Paining, etc. He is the first Limner who has had that honour conferred on him since the reign of Charles II.&qu... See More $50.00
Virginia awaits Parliament's response on taxation...
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THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, June 8, 1770
An inside page has a letter from Virginia which includes: "The colonies wait silently for the determination of parliament concerning the revenue act. They have done all in their power to prohibit or retard the sale of British commodities but a view of our imports will show how ineffectual their efforts have been & how useless & pusilan
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$31.00
Boston Massacre Defendants Plead "Not Guilty"...
220381
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
The top of pg. 2--the reverse of the title/contents page--has a report datelined: &qu
Boston Massacre defendants plead "not guilty"... Two plates...
220382
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
The top of pg. 2--the reverse of the title/contents page--has a report datelined: &qu
Boston Massacre... British soldiers arraigned...
560786
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
The top of pg. 2--the reverse of the title/contents page--has a report datelined: &qu
Boston Massacre defendants plead "not guilty"... Two plates...
571456
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
The top of pg. 2--the reverse of the title/contents page--has a report datelined: &qu
Sir William Hamilton...
542867
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, dated July 8, 1772. This issue is one of the rarer titles from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.This issue features an except from a letter by Sir William Hamilton, reading in part: "Soon after we had seated ourselves on the highest point of Mount Eatha, the Sune arose, and displayed a scene that surpasses all description..."... See More $40.00
Captain James Cook....
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THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, November, 1774 * Captain James Cook voyage
* Pre Revolutionary War
One of the less common 18th century magazines, formatted much like the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine".
Among the articles within are: "Account of Scotland" which is a continued article; "An Essay on Hypocrisy" "Cursory Reflections on t... See More $52.00