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Auction 147, Lot 748

"The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle", Anon.

Subject: Miscellaneous Books

Period: 1759 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.3 x 8.3 inches
13.5 x 21.1 cm
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This lot includes 9 individual monthly issues (missing May, October and November) and the supplement from 1759 during the heart of the Seven Years War. All maps and plates are present for the monthly issues included. The eight maps, all listed in Jolly, include:

A. Compleat Map of Germany Comprehending in One View the Different Seats of the Present War (11 x 13.3").
B. A Map of Martinico, from the Latest and Best Authorities, by John Gibson (7.5 x 9.5").
C. The Roads, of Toulon, with the Adjacent Country (8 x 10.5").
D. A Map of the Seat of War on the Rhine, and Part's Adjacent, in Germany, 1759 (7.3 x 10").
E. A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadaloupe, Marie-Galante &c. from the Best Authorities, by John Gibson (4.8 x 11.5").
F. Plan of Have de Grace [on sheet with] The Bombardment of Have de Grace July 4th 1759 [and] [Untitled - English Channel] (7.5 x 10").
G. A Map of That Part of Westphalia, in which the French Army Where [sic] Defeated Aug. 1. 1759 (4.3 x 7.3").
H. A Map of Pomerania and Brandenburg with the Frontiers of Poland (7.5 x 10.3").

Disbound, 8vo.

References: Jolly #GENT-125 through 128, 130-33 & 135.

Condition: B

The maps and plates are good to very good with light to moderate toning and occasional light offsetting. Disbound.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $100

Closed on 11/20/2013

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