The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge 1832: Nos 1 - 48
1832
Charles Knight
Tall 8vo
Description:
Collecting the inaugural 48 issues from its first year of publication, this work represents a landmark achievement in the movement for mass literacy and popular education in Britain. The pages are densely packed with diverse articles ranging from natural history, travel, and the arts; includes a notable article on the Elgin or Parthenon Marbles. The Weekly periodical was produced with the aim of providing affordable, wholesome information to the working classes. Includes several woodcut illustrations throughout.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. 19th century cloth with gilt titles to spine Binding is firm and contents are clean with minimal tanning. Occasional creasing to edges. Boards have some moderate staining. Light edge-wear to boards. Some noticeable tanning to spine.
The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge 1832: Nos 1 - 48
1832
Charles Knight
Tall 8vo
Description:
Collecting the inaugural 48 issues from its first year of publication, this work represents a landmark achievement in the movement for mass literacy and popular education in Britain. The pages are densely packed with diverse articles ranging from natural history, travel, and the arts; includes a notable article on the Elgin or Parthenon Marbles. The Weekly periodical was produced with the aim of providing affordable, wholesome information to the working classes. Includes several woodcut illustrations throughout.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. 19th century cloth with gilt titles to spine Binding is firm and contents are clean with minimal tanning. Occasional creasing to edges. Boards have some moderate staining. Light edge-wear to boards. Some noticeable tanning to spine.
