{"product_id":"the-southern-monthly-magazine-bound-volume-march-september-1863","title":"The Southern Monthly Magazine: Bound Volume, March–September 1863","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Southern Monthly Magazine — Bound Volume, Vol. I, March–September 1863\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce early New Zealand periodical compilation, containing monthly issues of \u003cem\u003eThe Southern Monthly Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 1863 through September 1863\u003c\/strong\u003e. Published in \u003cstrong\u003eAuckland\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eCreighton and Scales, Queen Street\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a fascinating survivor of 19th-century colonial print culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in dark cloth boards with blind-stamped decoration to the front cover, the volume shows \u003cstrong\u003esignificant age-related wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, including heavy rubbing and deterioration to the spine, worn corners and edges, surface marking, cloth wear, and general signs of handling consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally, the pages show foxing, toning, staining, age marks, and general wear, with the title page remaining clearly legible. Periodical literature from this era was often fragile and ephemeral, making surviving bound compilations of this kind especially interesting for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and characterful 1863 Auckland publication, offering a window into literary, cultural, and intellectual life in colonial New Zealand during the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antiquarian\/worn. Significant external wear, especially to spine and corners; foxing, toning, staining, and age marks throughout. Please see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: \u003cem\u003eThe Southern Monthly Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVolume: Vol. I, March–September 1863\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Creighton and Scales\u003cbr\u003e\nPlace: Auckland, Queen Street\u003cbr\u003e\nDate: 1863\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Bound periodical volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e collectors of early New Zealand books, colonial periodicals, Auckland history, literary history, antiquarian publications, and rare 19th-century printed material.\u003c\/p\u003eSubjects: Antiquarian, Auckland, Books, Collectable Books, History, Magazines, New Zealand History, Non Fiction, Nz Books, Nz Non Fiction, Periodicals, Rare Books","brand":"BOOKS WORTH KEEPING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43512403099707,"sku":"BKWK-A001","price":395.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9266\/3355\/files\/IMG_20260514_141856-Photoroom.png?v=1778726195","url":"https:\/\/booksworthkeeping.co.nz\/products\/the-southern-monthly-magazine-bound-volume-march-september-1863","provider":"Books Worth Keeping ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}