The Saturday Magazine Under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education Appointed by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge From issue number 161 to 224, with some missing.

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Published by John W. Parker, London, 1835

About this Item

Fifty four issues of 'The Saturday Magazine' ranging from issue number 161 to 224. An incomplete run. A collection of magazines that have been bound together and then disbound. An informative magazine with numerous illustrated plates. 'The Saturday Magazine' was a British magazine published from July 7, 1832 to December 28, 1844 by the Committee of General Literature and Education, who were in turn sponsored by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. It ran for 801 issues, with the latter issues being published by John William Parker in London. 'The Saturday Magazine' was established as an Anglican rival to the 'Penny Magazine' as a way for the working man to educate himself. The 4-leaf issues were sold for 1 penny per weekly issue, or sixpence for monthly parts. A typical edition of the 'Saturday Magazine' began with an account of some exotic place. At this time the expansion of the British empire was speeding up and people at home in England were very interested in finding out what was happening around the world. Other articles would be about nature, science, history, technology and so forth. Issues have been bound together and then disbound. Internally generally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright with some handling marks, some clipping, and the occasional light spotting. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # GEN10-B-8

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Saturday Magazine Under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education Appointed by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge From issue number 161 to 224, with some missing.
• Publisher: John W. Parker, London
• Publication Date: 1835
• Binding: Disbound
• Illustrator: Various
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book