Gentleman's Magazine 1757 Admiral Byng Bay of Bengal MAP of England Corsica

Description: Gentleman's Magazine 1757 Admiral Byng Bay of Bengal MAP of England Corsica Click image to enlarge Description URBAN, SYLVANUS: The Gentleman's Magazine. Volume XXVII. (27) For the Year M.DCC.LVII. With Large Folding NEW MAP OF ENGLAND London D. Henry, and R. Cave, at St John's Gate: 1757 1st Edition. Rebound in later brown cloth, with spine lettering in gilt. Binding in very good Condition. Some minor sunning to spine with small mark. New endpapers, but lacks front endpaper. Inside some light tanning. Else clean & tight. Size 8.75 x 5.25 inches Text: Title; Verso, Directions to the Book-Binder; Preface; Dedication; Text, [1] - 608; Index 16 pp; Scarce journal with lots of fascinating information on all subjects historical, literary, scientific and others. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Journal of Weather in Ludgate Street and in Cumberland near Carlisle. Use of horse dung for pipe insulation. P 6 Duty upon coaches and wheels. P 18 Trial of Admiral Byng. P30 p44, p51, P69, P90, p99, p137, p154 p172, p296 P588 Attempt on life of French King. P40, P42. p87. p151, P187 Letter from Richelieu 1/1/1757, sent on by Voltaire. Also letter from Voltaire to Byng. P44 Hordle Cliff. P64 William Pitt. P 186, p505, p137 Execution of Admiral Byng. Mon 14 March 1757. P138 Alters near Carlisle. P220 Of the first stage of Diftemper among the cattle. P249 Great fire at Eddystone Light house. 14/12/1755. P321 Sentences of death. P387 Heads of a Bill for the more equal and effectual repair of the Highways. P404 Observations on new Turnpike Roads in Sussex p585 Highwayman. P432 Hops at Farnham and attack on Bagshot Common. p479 ENGRAVINGS : South East View of the Middlesex Hospital. Signed: 'J.Paine Archs. Exemplar dedit." 'E. Rooker Sculp' P8 A Monument Plate. P16 PI XII. Shells. Signed: T.Jefferys Sculp. P64 A Map pf that of America which was the Principal Seat of War in 1756. P74 'A Physical Planisphere...' Signed: 'B. Cole Sculp.' P110 Four views of St Catherine's Tower in the Isle of Wight. And 'The Temple of the Eight Winds.' Signed: : 'B. Cole Sculp.' P176 PI XIV. Shells. Signed. 'B. Cole Sculp.' P200 'Two Imperfect Roman Altars, discovered in 1755, near Carlisle.' P220 "The Seat of War in the Circle of Westphalia.' P230 'Map of the several Countries thro' which the Ruffians are to pafs in their March to Prussia.' P244 "A Reorientation of the Buccinum Ampullatum, &c." P364 Map of that Part of Hanover where the late Battle between the Duke of Cumberland and Marfhal D'Etrees was fought July 25. 26. 27' P376 'A Draught of the Road and Harbour of Brest with the adjacent Coaft.' P388 "A Map of the Mouths of the Ganges in the Bay of Bengal shewing the English Settlements laately Destroyed by the Nabob of that Province.' P428 'A Map of the Island of Corsica.' P448 'Four Views of a non-descript Shell.' P452 'A Map of the Coast of France from Rochelle & Rochfort with the Island of Ree Oleron & Aix.' P49. 'A Miscellaneous Plate.' Signed. 'B. Cole Sculp.' P500 'Representation of a new Way of making Artificial Magnets.' Signed: 'J.B.Sculp.' P540 'A Map of Upper Saxony Comprehending that Part of Germany which is the Present Seat of War.' P574 'A New Map of England and Wales By Thos. Jefferys Geographer to his Royal Highnefs the Prince of Wales.' P580 96247 Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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