"The American Museum" Bound Issue, Feb-June 1787

"The American Museum" Bound Issue, Feb-June 1787 Mathew Carey (American, (Pennsylvania), 1760-1839). "The American Museum, for February 1787." Philadelphia: Mathew Carey, 1787, 8vo. Volumes 2-6 being pages 99-576, first year of America's first periodical magazine February 1787 through June 1787 with subscribers list and index to the year. Quarter bound in leather to spine and hinges over marbled boards, red Morocco label with gilt title and date. Previous owner's name, "W.C.L. Taylor", in pencil on page 99. Approximate dimensions: 8 x 5 1/4 in. (20.3 x 13.3 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Marietta, GA.Reference: Evans 20193-1.

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