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Click here to see our other books! A Selection of Curious Articles from the Gentleman's Magazine John Walker [ed.] 1811 Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown : London 8.5" by 5.5" xv, 471 (14); xii, 258 (10); xvi, 531 (11); xii, 633pp. (14) SUMMARY The second edition of this selection of articles from the successful Gentleman's Magazine, edited by John Walker. Early Edition,Leather Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The second edition of this work in four volumes in a full calf binding, with decorative gilt to the spine. Bookplate to the front paste downs of all volumes. The Gentleman's Magazine was a monthly magazine founded by Edward Cave in 1731. It was successful for almost 200 years, declining only in the early 20th century until it closed in 1922. It was the first to use the term 'magazine' for a periodical, and counted Samuel Johnson among its contributors. Volume I contains researches, historical and antiquarian. Volume II contains two parts, the first concerning ancient and modern literature, criticism, and philology; the second about philosophy and natural history. Volume III contains two parts, the first comprising of letters to and from eminent persons; the second containing miscellaneous articles, including anecdotes of extraordinary persons, useful projects and inventions etc. Volume IV comprises of biographical memoirs, literary anecdotes and characters, and topographical notices. Each volume has an index to the rear. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally smart, though a lightly rubbed to the joints, extremities and spines. Vols I, II and IV are a little rubbed to the front boards. Front hinges to Vols I, II and III are starting but remain firm; rear hinges to Vols I and IV are starting but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a little offsetting to the page perimeters of the first and last few pages, and the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very 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. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques