The Scots Magazine 1755 / 1st Edition Literature

Description: The Scots Magazine 1755 Author: [The Scots Magazine] Title: The Scots Magazine 1755 Publication: London: Scots Magazine, 1755 Edition: First Edition Description: Leather bound. Octavo. 12 monthly issues bound in one volume. 648 pages, [16] pages partial index. No illustrations in this volume. Brown calf leather binding with red leather title labels on the spine. Defective. Missing all prelim pages to page 1. Missing index pages and rear end papers after the name "Stuart". Leather covers are rubbed and edge worn. Outer joints and inner hinges are cracked. Covers are loose but attached. Title page has light damp stains and a small scuff. Pages 159, 160 have an edge tear resulting in minor loss of print. The first page is present in the January issue. A sampling of subjects covered in this volume include East India Company Mutiny Bill; Sir Isaac Newton on the ancient year; Affairs in Spain, Barbary, and France; An Account of Mr. Johnson's English Dictionary; Improvements of the musket, and of church-music; 'Pensylvania' German Protestants; Importance of British Plantations; Gov. Dinwiddies Speech to the assembly of Virginia; Gov. Dobb's message to the assembly of N. Carolina; Affairs in the United Provinces and the Plantations; General Braddock's defeat, with the lists; Further accounts of the fatal action in America; Affairs in France and the Plantations; Different accounts of General Braddock's defeat; An Examination of the Edinburgh Review; A New History of 'Pensylvania'; Of the French 'incroachments' in America; Gov. Glen's interview with the Cherokee Indians; Speeches of Indian Chiefs and several more articles. Contents also include European history, public affairs, parliament acts, births, deaths, marriages, poetry, book reviews and more. Interior contents are mostly in good condition. Volume published during the French Indian War era in America. Defective. Seller ID: 27257 Subject: History, Literature David A. Hamilton Americana Books Tucker, Georgia Americana Books has been in business since 1993. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association (GABA). We sell books in all fields but specialize in the subject of "Americana." We offer an assortment of books, ephemera and material relating to the exploration and expansion of America, Native Americans, pioneer narratives, personal memoirs and reminiscences, political movements, law, genealogy and local histories, innovations, conflicts, scandals, oppression, inspiration and many other related topics. We hope our customers will share our enthusiasm and passion for history and will enjoy doing business with Americana Books. Dave Hamilton, Americana Books ABAA Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We accept returns if mailed back with 30 days and in same condition as sold. Return postage is buyer's responsibility. Shipping All books will be shipped in the U.S. by USPS Priority Mail and Media Mail. UPS quotes for shipping are also available upon request. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases and provide the best possible shipping cost to the customer. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 840 USD

Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia

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