Louis XVI, with print of the guillotine...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1793
* King Louis XVI of France execution w/ print (historic)
* 18th century original
This periodical was the first ever to use the word "magazine" in its title.
This issue contains the "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of France" which takes 4 pages with considerable detail on the trial of Louis XVI and includes a subhead: "The Final Judgment of Louis XVI" which has text which includes: "...Is Louis guilty?...I hereby declare that the National Convention has found Louis Capet guilty of a conspiracy against the liberty of the Nation, and the safety of the state..." with much talk on what they should do with him including the votes of various individuals (see). Ultimately they report: "...I vote for Death! Ah! could we but as easily dispose of all Tyrants!...the president took off his hat, and, lowering his voice, said 'In consequence of this, I declare, that the punishment, pronounced by the National Convention against Louis Capet, is Death!" followed by more discussion. This text is continued in a future issue.
Most intriguing is a print of the new "...instrument by which the unfortunate king of France lately suffered..." being the guillotine, with some details as to how it works (see photos). This is the only period engraving of the guillotine I have seen in periodical.
This issue has much other news of the day but it pales in comparison to the reporting on Louis XVI and the print of the guillotine.
Still contains all four full page plates called for including the one of Madagascar women.
Complete in 96 pages with full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 5 by 8 inches, very nice, clean condition.
wikipedia notes: Louis XVI (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793) ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792. Suspended and arrested during the Insurrection of 10 August 1792, he was tried by the National Convention, found guilty of high treason, and executed by guillotine on 21 January 1793. He was the only king of France ever to be executed.
* King Louis XVI of France execution w/ print (historic)
* 18th century original
This periodical was the first ever to use the word "magazine" in its title.
This issue contains the "Minutes of the Proceedings of the National Convention of France" which takes 4 pages with considerable detail on the trial of Louis XVI and includes a subhead: "The Final Judgment of Louis XVI" which has text which includes: "...Is Louis guilty?...I hereby declare that the National Convention has found Louis Capet guilty of a conspiracy against the liberty of the Nation, and the safety of the state..." with much talk on what they should do with him including the votes of various individuals (see). Ultimately they report: "...I vote for Death! Ah! could we but as easily dispose of all Tyrants!...the president took off his hat, and, lowering his voice, said 'In consequence of this, I declare, that the punishment, pronounced by the National Convention against Louis Capet, is Death!" followed by more discussion. This text is continued in a future issue.
Most intriguing is a print of the new "...instrument by which the unfortunate king of France lately suffered..." being the guillotine, with some details as to how it works (see photos). This is the only period engraving of the guillotine I have seen in periodical.
This issue has much other news of the day but it pales in comparison to the reporting on Louis XVI and the print of the guillotine.
Still contains all four full page plates called for including the one of Madagascar women.
Complete in 96 pages with full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 5 by 8 inches, very nice, clean condition.
wikipedia notes: Louis XVI (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793) ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then as King of the French from 1791 to 1792. Suspended and arrested during the Insurrection of 10 August 1792, he was tried by the National Convention, found guilty of high treason, and executed by guillotine on 21 January 1793. He was the only king of France ever to be executed.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
