Saturday Magazine Vol. 1 July-December 1821 leather books Science Literature

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The Saturday Magazine: Consisting Principally of Selections from the Most Celebrated British Reviews, Magazines, and Scientific Journals. Volume One: July to December, 1821.
Published 1821, Philadelphia by E. Littell.
624 pages. Text in English.

Period 1/2 leather binding, smooth spine, gilt bands & title lettering, marbled covers.

Topics seen include Winter in the Polar Sea, Lyon's Travels in Northern Africa, Turner's Tour in the Levant, success in life, etc. 

Appears to be quite scarce.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather rubbed but still supple, joints slightly scuffed, remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this book survives.

Book Measures c. 8 3/4" H x 5 1/2" W.

[B4390].