London Magazine Admiral Byng execution 1757 issue w/ 2 prints Nepenthes Floral
Brian DiMambro(Old Periodicals, 18th Century Periodicals, London Magazines, News, Literature, Politics, Admiral Byng, Floral Prints, African Forts, Music).
The London Magazine.
Published April 1757, London for R. Baldwin.
45 [46] pages. Text in English. Includes 2 fine engraved prints, one a botanical, the other "The Shooting of Admiral Byng Aboard the Monarque".
Disbound issue of this famous early periodical. offered as seen and acquired.
Pamphlet is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Booklet is not new or in "new" condition.
Gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, booklet remains overall attractive as an object.
Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.
The pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive.
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Booklet Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 5 1/4" W.
[B9199].