North American Surveys Vesuvius Eruption female imposter 1755 London mag. issue
Brian DiMambro(Old Books, 18th Century Books, Periodicals, Magazines, Illustrated Magazines, News, Politics, Literature, Herculaneum, murderer's execution, Don Quixote, female impersonator).
The Gentleman's Magazine.
Published March 1755, London (St. John's Gate) by E. Cave for Sylvanus Urban.
48 pages. Text in English. Front cover with fine large woodcut image of St. John's Gate, London. Illustrated with two copper engraved plates (shells and ancient idols).
Wonderful assortment of topics is covered, please note the image with contents listed.
This issue complete unto itself as issued in the middle of the 18th century, extracted from a compilation volume.
Issue is not new or in "new" condition.
Gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, magazine remains overall attractive as an object.
Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.
Item 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.
Please review photos for more detail showing how this 270+ year old paper item survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.
Book Measures c. 8 1/2" H x 5" W.
[B10495].