Weekly Register: Containing Political, Historical, Geographical, Scientific, Astronomical, Statistical and Biographical Documents, Essays, and Facts; Together with Notices of the Arts and Manufactures, and a Record of the Events of the Times

Niles, H. (editor)

Published by Printed and Published By the Editor, At the Franklin Press N.D., Baltimore

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Title continues: "From September 1811 to March 1812 - Vol. I". Quarter leather over marbled boards; gilt lettering on spine. Boards have heavy wear and chipping, spine is cracked, 1 ½" tall piece of tape at head of spine; front endpaper missing, title page has moderate chipping; moderate toning and soiling throughout. No publication date; this volume seems to have been reprinted until 1816. American periodical with a focus on political matters, domestic and foreign affairs. This volume includes the first issues (issues 1-26) of this weekly news magazine, which became one of the most widely circulated magazines of the day. The publication's editor, Hezekiah Niles (1777-1839), was an incredibly influential journalist. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 480 pp. Seller Inventory # 017749

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Title: Weekly Register: Containing Political, ...

Publisher: Printed and Published By the Editor, At the Franklin Press N.D., Baltimore

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair