The Penny Magazine

Magazine

Accession Number: 2003.2

Summary/Description: 1838 issues of the magazine bound in one volume. Includes the articles "Alphabets for the Blind," pages 111-112, March 24 issue, with an illustration of Lucas type; and, on page 219 of the June 9 issue, "Music for the Blind." Includes an index to volume 7. "The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge" --t.p. Marbled paper-covered boards with leather corners and spine.

Credit Line: Museum Purchase, 2003.200

Publisher: Charles Knight & Co.

Publisher Place: London, England

Publish Date: 1838

Subjects: Alston's type Blind Lucas type Music for the blind and visually impaired Printing and writing systems.

Physical Description: 1 v. (volume 7, nos. 370-433) : ill. ; 11.5 x 7.25 x 1.5 in.