London Mag. American Colonies Carolina Indians 1757 Chinese Gardening etc. issue

(Old Periodicals, 18th Century Periodicals, London Magazines, News, Literature, Politics, Music. Gardening, China, Horse Racing, Highland Roads, Electrical Cure).

The London Magazine.
Published May 1757, London for R. Baldwin.
c. 45 pages. Text in English.

Disbound issue of this famous early periodical. Offered as acquired.

Great issue, with content relating to the 1757-8 comet, a letter from a Chinese philosopher, political news, mention of Voltaire, speech of Peter the Great, battle of Pultowa, Chinese gardening, letter to planters in St. Christopher island (Caribbean), an account of the British Plantations in America, Carolinas, Indians, Ireland, etc.

Booklet 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 booklet 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 booklet 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.

Booklet Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 5 1/4" W.

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