728pp, numerous full page engraved illustrations, 13 fold out songs with lyrics and music. Quarter bound in calfskin leather over card covered boards, five raised bands to spine, (heavily worn all round, cracked and chipped away at edges, corner leather eroded and spine leather dry and cracked at joints and spine tips, softened at corners). Internally, previous owner’s name on front endpaper, in copperplate hand (reads Anne Skevington, No. 3…), pages toned with small chips and creases at edges, some spotting, some fold out have been mis-folded upon return, a few strained gutters. But generally clean and binding holding firm. Volume XXIV of the Lady’s Magazine, comprising all 12 monthly issues published in 1793. Each issue contains a selection of articles regarding history and world events, customs and opinions, political reflections, foreign news, home news, letters and correspondence and poetical essays. For instance, the January issue includes an article on the Trial and Death of the Late Unfortunate Monarch of France, Lady’s Dresses on her Majesty’s Birthday, the Life of Dr Franklin and the History of Amelia Neville etc; while that for June includes articles on Gonzalo of Cordova, The Management of Children, an Anecdote of [Laurence] Sterne and a Pennsylvanian Lady etc; and that for July, articles on Education for Women and Face Painting, and reflections on York Cathedral. The October issue address, inter alia, The Power of the Mind in American Negros and the Wonderful Talents of an African Slave. Each issue contains at least one song with music and lyrics, a number of them attributing Handel as the composer. Does not have the fashion plates present in some editions. Thick 8vo.
