August 1756-Dated French & Indian War, THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE with its Map, London, England, Very Fine.
Published By Sylvanus Urban, “Printed by D. Henry and R. Cave, at St. John’s Gate,” disbound, no covers, 2-column format, measuring 8.5” x 5,” pp. 365-414. Includes a Fold-out Copper-engraved Map of the “Caribbee Islands, by which is shewn to what European power each of them belongs, and which of them are neutral.” Pages are crisp, with sharp printing. The Contemporary Engraved Map has a tone band along right edge. Features a table of Indian nations; an account of Indian languages; a song set to music; a historical account of the “Caribbee Islands”; a meteorological diary; “American News”; and a list of Ships Taken during the French and Indian War. |