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The British magazine and review; or, Universal miscellany of arts, sciences, literature, history, biography, entertainment, poetry, politics, manners, amusements, and intelligence foreign and domestick, ..
Title
The British magazine and review; or, Universal miscellany of arts, sciences, literature, history, biography, entertainment, poetry, politics, manners, amusements, and intelligence foreign and domestick, ...
Published
[London] : Printed for Harrison and Co. no. 18, Paternoster-Row ..., 1782-1783]
Physical Description
3 v., plates : ill., ports ; 22 cm. (8⁰).
Frequency
Monthly
Extent
Vol. 1 (July-Dec. 1782)-
Ceased with v. 3 (July-Dec. 1783). Cf. NCBEL.
Local Notes
BEIN Z17 303g: v. 2 imperfect: p. 245-252 wanting.
Notes
Edited by W. Wood (cf. NCBEL).
Engraved title page has cut of Britannia looking out to sea through an arch.
Imprint from July 1782 issue.
Includes 11 essays entitled "The Busy-body" (July 1782-June 1783), and 4 essays entitled "The Touchstone" (Aug.-Nov. 1783).
Variant and related titles
British magazine and review
Universal miscellany
Busy-body. No. 1-11
Touchstone. No. 1-4
Format
Journals & Newspapers
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
References
Crane, R.S. Census of British newspapers and periodicals, 1620-1800, 68
New Cambridge bibliography of English literature, II:1307
New Cambridge bibliography of English literature, II:1287
Times (London, England). Tercentenary handlist of English & Welsh newspapers, magazines & reviews, p. 45
Subjects
Genre/Form
Periodicals - England - 18th century.
Also listed under
Great Britain England London.
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