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The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure
Various
1734-67
Not Stated : Not Stated
8" by 5"
55, [1], 113-167, [1], 57-111, [1], 301-324, 337-381, [3], 113-167, [1], 233-279, [3], 59-101, [2], 283-334, [2], 145-165, [7], 285-335, [1], 55, [1], 225-274, [2pp]
SUMMARY
A collection of essays and articles from literary magazines bound in one volume, mostly consisting of 'The Universal Magazine'.
Colour Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
A collection of literary magazine and extracts, dating from 1734 to 1767, bound in one volume.
Most of this volume consists of 'The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure', a periodical published by John Hinton and W. Bent from 1747 to 1814.
With many pieces relating to contemporary culture and politics, including discussions on the dealings of the East India Company, tide-mills, the history of England, elements of philosophy, the crimes of Francis David Stirn, and more.
Illustrated with one hand-coloured plate, and one monochrome plate. Bound without all other plates.
This volume includes, in binding order:
'Universal Magazine', for July 1760, September 1760, and August 1761.
'Gentleman's Magazine', Volume IV Number XLII, including 'Proceedings in Last Session of Parliament' and 'Weekly Essays in June 1734'.
'Supplement to the Universal Magazine Volume XXXVIII'.
'Universal Magazine', for March 1764, May 1764, August 1764, June 1764, September 1761, June 1761, July 1764, and May 1767.
CONDITION
In a quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, worn, with some loss of paper and leather due to rubbing. Bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards. Hinges are starting but firm. Ink and pencil inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Pages are lightly age-toned with the occasional spot and handling mark. Some pages are closely trimmed to the head, resulting in loss to the running title and pagination. Puncture marks to the gutter. Pages 251 to 254 of Universal Magazine for May 1767 are detached but present. Final leaf is working loose.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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