Raynors HCA 2016-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/17/2016
A complete and authentic issue of Gentleman’s Magazine, London, disbound, 48pp.,VG. This February 1784 issue contains a foldout engraved image “Handle of a Cross Bow ...” with a description, in part “... inclosed drawing is an exact representation of I the stock, or handle, of 1 an Arcubalifla, or crossbow, found, some years ago, by some labourers in Bosworth field, ever famous for the victory obtained by the Earl of Richmond over Richard III. in which he lost his crown, and his life. It was carefuUy preserved, in a private family, in a neighbouring market town, in Warwickflurc, and hath lately been presented by a friend to my museum.” Then, a full page engraving with description, in part “The best and most enmmedious rendezvous of our naval force being materially injured by the wreck of the above mentioned ship, and every effort hitherto made to raize her having failed, I beg leave to suggest some hints that may be useful, and which may probably lead to a better plan than has yet occurred; stating generally what I conceive to be the most likely method of removing the great a nuisance, aud which I presume to be such as would be attended with no risque ...”. Then an article “To the United States Congress Assembled, The Address of the People Called Quakers” in the Quakers call for the abolition of the Slave Trade. In small part, “The restoration of peace, and restraint to the effusion human blood, we are persuaded, excite in the minds of many, of all Christian denominations, gratitude and thankfulness to the All-wise Controller of human events; but we ha»e ground to fear, that some, forgetful us the days of distress, are prompted by avaricious motives to renew the trade for slaves to the African coasts, contrary to every humane and righteous consideration, and in opposition tu the solemn declaration; often repeated in favour of universal liberty, thereby increasing the too general torrent of corruption and licentiousnesss, and laying a foundation for futue calamities....” The Gentleman's Magazine was founded in London, England, by Edward Cave in January 1731. It ran uninterrupted for almost 200 years, until 1922. Cave, who edited The Gentleman's Magazine under the pen name "Sylvanus Urban", was the first to use the term magazine (meaning "storehouse") for a periodical. Contributions to the magazine frequently took the form of letters, addressed to "Mr. Urban". The iconic illustration of St. John's Gate on the front of each issue (occasionally updated over the years) depicted Cave's home, in effect, the magazine's "office".
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