The Convivial magazine, and polite intelligencer; or, A Real representation of the characters and sentiments of the times : [Containing the portraits of the most celebrated toasts; men of rank, conspicuous in the world; statesmen, orators, preachers, petits-maitres, actors, and buffoons.].

Format:

Journal/Periodical

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

England--Social life and customs--18th century--Periodicals--Early works to 1800.

England.

England--Civilization--Periodicals--Early works to 1800.

Genre:

Periodicals -- England -- 18th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (v., plates ) ports. ;

[October 1775]-

Other Title:

Convivial magazine, and polite intelligencer; or, A Real representation of the characters and sentiments of the times

Place of Publication:

[London [England] : printed by T. Bell, in Bell-Yard, near Temple-Bar, MDCCLXXV.- [1775-1776]

Notes:

Originated by members of: The Convivial Association, four of whom are pictured in the frontispiece to the first issue. Cf. Spencer.

Each monthly issue has title page title which ends with the word "times." Extended title from general title pages for v. [I] and II.

Imprint from general title page for vol. [I]; monthly issues lack imprints.

General title page issued for first 12 numbers (Oct. 1775-Sept. 1776), and for numbers from Oct. 1776-

Most plates are engraved in red; some have aquatint coloring.

Includes Parliamentary, foreign and domestic news, theatrical news, poetry; includes numbered essays: The Dramatic censor, The Mirrour of the times, and some serial fiction. Includes news of the American conflict.

Reproduction of original from "Department of Special Collections, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas".

Chronological designation only; designation lacking on first issue.

Title pages for collected issues begin numbering with vol. II.

None published after v. 2, no. 1? No later issues known.

Cited in:

NCBEL, II:1305

Times handlist, p. 44

Crane & Kaye, 1151

English Short Title Catalog, P2152.

Contains:

Dramatic censor.

Mirrour of the times.

OCLC:

642234299