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1832 The Penny Magazine Antique British History Book Van Diemen's Land Article

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1832 The Penny Magazine Antique British History Book Van Diemen's Land Article

The Penny Magazine Of The Society For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge
Published by Charles Knight: London 1832

" The Penny Magazine for 1832, published by Charles Knight for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, is an important early Victorian periodical created to bring affordable, well-illustrated, and reliable information to the general public. Produced weekly and distributed widely across Britain and its colonies, the magazine covers an impressively broad range of subjects—including geography, natural history, moral instruction, science, travel, biography, industry, and current affairs. Bound as a complete annual volume, it captures the spirit of the SDUK's great educational project: to democratise knowledge at a time when literacy was rapidly rising and inexpensive printed matter was reshaping public understanding of the world.

Among the many engaging articles in this 1832 volume, one of the most notable from an Australian perspective is the detailed feature on Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Presented across multiple issues, it offers a remarkably early and insightful overview of the island's geography, settlement divisions, governance, climate, agriculture, natural resources, and the rapid development of Hobart Town. Written less than 30 years after British colonisation, the article combines statistical detail with descriptive passages that reveal how Britons of the period viewed this distant penal colony—its perceived promise, challenges, and growing commercial importance. For collectors of Australiana, this is a particularly valuable contemporary account, predating many later travel narratives and colonial handbooks.

The volume as a whole remains a rich historical resource, reflecting how ordinary readers in the 1830s learned about the wider world—from tea cultivation in China to European landmarks, scientific curiosities, and moral essays. Its wood-engraved illustrations, clear prose, and practical emphasis make it a fine example of early mass-education publishing. This 1832 annual would appeal strongly to collectors of early Victorian periodicals, social history, Australiana (especially those interested in Tasmania's early colonial era), and those seeking original SDUK publications in complete form. "

General wear to cover and spine as shown. No prior ownership or library marks. Light foxing present with vast majority of pages clean and beautifully presented. A lovely copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 28cm x 19.5cm x 2.5cm - 389 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Leather & Marbled Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear to cover and spine as shown. No prior ownership or library marks. Light foxing present with vast majority of pages clean and beautifully presented. A lovely copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Charles Knight
Publisher: Charles Knight: London
Year Printed: 1832
Sub-subject: Van Diemen's Land