1781 Ladys Magazine British Fashion TURKEY Siege

1781 Ladys Magazine British Fashion TURKEY Siege of Sinope Carnival of Venice

The Ladys Magazine was a rare British magazine written and designed for women readers. It included articles on a variety of topics including poetry, music, history, fashion, and even gossip! Note the inclusions of impressive, full-page, and folding engravings.

This 1781 edition includes articles on the following topics:

Notes on Shakespeare plays and characters

Account of voyages to the Island of Jersey

Historical accounts

Siege of Sinope, Turkish wars, 13th-century crusades

Reign of Saladin, Sultan of Egypt, 12th-century

Trial of Lord George Gordon for riots and protests against the Papists Act of 1778

Description of the annual Carnival of Venice

Notes on Christians in Turkey and Asia

Emphasis on conservative dress and head coverings

Life in Jewish synagogues

Item number: #16462

Price: $750

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The Ladys Magazine; or Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex…

London: printed for G. Robinson, 1781. First edition.

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

iv, 722, [6]

12 plates

Language: English

Binding: Leather

Size: ~8.75in X 5.75in (22cm x 14cm)

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Condition Report: Excellent