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iv + 511pages + 1 page List of illustrations rear (inc. monthly supplement) . The Penny Magazine was published weekly and supplement monthly. With many varied articles on such subjects as The Chinese Junk (illustrated), Hampton Palace, Stonehenge, Professions and Trades of the Metropolis, The Indians of California, The East India Company, Homoeopathy, The History and Present State of the Post Office, The History & Manufacture of Gas, Hawking, Hogarth and his works, Coffee, Sueno's Pillar at Forres, Mohammedan schools, Opium and its uses, Meerza Abul Hassan & a few issues on the 1834 Great fire /destruction of the medieval House of Parliament & it's history with hundreds of illustrations. etc. etc. illustrations throughout, with full page engravings & within text. Condition Hardback Binding Fair/Good, worn edges, Just material to boards split, but boards attached/holding well, "Penny Magazine 1834" to spine. Contents Fair, only inscription noticed is to inside cover about one of the illustrations within the book. Foxed few pages front, some minimal foxing to about 50% otherwise very good. A tight copy. See Scans. Postal Surcharge outside UK. 19.5 x 29cm Approx.
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