Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, William and Robert chambers Vol II Nos. 27-52 1844
This is a handsome 19th‑century bound volume of Chambers’s Edinburgh Journal – New Series, Volume II, comprising issues 27–52 from July to December 1844. The “New Series” marked a significant reformatting and relaunch of the popular weekly periodical, originally founded by William and Robert Chambers in 1832. Aimed at the growing literate middle class, the journal combined educational content, moral essays, short fiction, travel writing, science, and current affairs in an accessible and engaging format. The launch of the New Series in 1844 reflected the publishers’ ambition to elevate the journal’s tone and design while retaining its broad appeal, helping it to become one of the most widely read periodicals of the Victorian era. A very good hardback with brown leather spine and corners. Wi.
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Binding | Fine Binding |
| Place Of Publication | Edinburgh |
| Non-Fiction Subject | History & Military |
| Weight | 818g |
| Original/Facsimile | Original |
| Year Printed | 1844 |
| Language | English |
| Special Attributes | 1st Edition, Leather |
| Subject | Classic Literature |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Region | Europe |
| Brand | Unbranded |
This is a handsome 19th‑century bound volume of Chambers’s Edinburgh Journal – New Series, Volume II, comprising issues 27–52 from July to December 1844. The “New Series” marked a significant reformatting and relaunch of the popular weekly periodical, originally founded by William and Robert Chambers in 1832. Aimed at the growing literate middle class, the journal combined educational content, moral essays, short fiction, travel writing, science, and current affairs in an accessible and engaging format. The launch of the New Series in 1844 reflected the publishers’ ambition to elevate the journal’s tone and design while retaining its broad appeal, helping it to become one of the most widely read periodicals of the Victorian era. A very good hardback with brown leather spine and corners. Wi.
