THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759

* Death of George Frederic Handel... 

* Early George Washington...  French & Indian War... 

Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years."  This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop pretends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honors due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion."

Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old.

Lacking the maps called for but includes a plate of sea shells. Complete in 46 pgs., measures about 5 by 8 in., a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.