The St. James's magazine. By Robert Lloyd, A.M

Reproduced from originals in the Bodleian Library; v. 4 includes 4 nos. only, lacking general title page, contents and index. NCBEL, II:1303 Times handlist, p. 43 Volumes lack chronological designations. Vol. 4 ends: June 1764; no more published? Volume 3 includes cumulative index for v. 1-3. Cumula...

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Main Author: Lloyd, Robert
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Language:English
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Summary:Reproduced from originals in the Bodleian Library; v. 4 includes 4 nos. only, lacking general title page, contents and index. NCBEL, II:1303 Times handlist, p. 43 Volumes lack chronological designations. Vol. 4 ends: June 1764; no more published? Volume 3 includes cumulative index for v. 1-3. Cumulates, with added prefatory material, monthly issues of: The St. James's magazine (v. 1-3) and The St. James's magazine: or, Literary Chronicle (v. 4). Volumes 1-3 were edited, by Robert Lloyd, who was also a contributor. After Feb. 1764, the editorship was taken over by the playwright William Kenrick. Other contributors included Charles Dennis. Lloyd died in debtor's prison, Dec. 1764. Imprints vary; v. 3 was "printed for G[eorge]. Kearsly; T[homas]. Davies; S[amuel]. Crowder; W[illiam]. Flexney; J[ohn]. Ridley; and F[rancis]. Blyth". Volumes 1- include contents lists, with errata at end. Pagination and register continuous in each volume. Volumes 1-3 include Lloyd's own poetry and translations, poetry by others, correspondence, and notes. Volume [4] includes more news, less poetry, book announcements and reviews.