Antique 1793-1794 The Universal Magazine Vols 92 93 94 W. Bent London

Published in London under Royal Licence by W. Bent, The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure stands as a cornerstone 18th-century periodical. These original bound editions—Volumes XCII, XCIII, and XCIV, printed in 1793 and 1794—compile the intellectual, scientific, and cultural debates of the Georgian era. The volumes retain their original engraved frontispieces, embodying the period's deep reverence for the arts and sciences.

Bound in half-leather with marbled boards, the exteriors carry the authentic, timeworn patina of centuries-old library wear. The gold-gilt volume numbers and dates remain visible on the spines, offering a distinguished provenance for a curated collection or antique reference library. These are original, first-printing issues bound into their semi-annual volumes, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a consecutive three-volume run.

Specs
Maker/Artist: W. Bent, London
Year Made: 1793-1794
Materials: Paper, leather, marbled board, gold gilt
Dimensions: 8.5" H x 5.25" W x 1.5" D (per volume)

Condition
The set shows authentic age-related wear, with one book having a partially detaching front cover and a single loose interior page. The bindings of the remaining two volumes are structurally intact, accompanied by typical 18th-century leather cracking, board rubbing, and interior paper foxing across the set.