Original 1750 volume, July - December + supplement. Volume is complete with many superb historical engravings. Contents include: Celestial Globe; Ambergrease, British Colonies in America - natural history, & more; Tobacco - much including an important engraving (possibly slaves working with tobacco); Cape of Good Hope discovered; Queen Elizabeth; Glazing for Earthen ware; North Pole passageway to China & Japan. Sir Walter Raleigh - discovers Virginia, &c. Spanish intended invasion of England, Invincible Armada defeated; Water Microscope; Maps; Landscapes; A First-Rate Man-of-War with Masting & Riggings; The art of Stocking-Frame-Work-Knitting; & much more.
The engravings are wonderfully detailed and fresh, clean and crisp, a few have been closely trimmed at top edge, losing some of the titles. Original full leather binding is worn but holding steady. Historic volume with exceptional engravings.The item "1750 UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE RARE ENGRAVINGS TOBACCO SIR WALTER RALEIGH COLONIES MAPS" is in sale since Saturday, January 5, 2019. This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible".
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