The kaleidoscope; or, Edinburgh literary amusement.
Chambers, Robert,1802-1871
Chambers, James,-1833former owner.
Edinburgh: William Chambers, bookseller and printer.
M.DCCC.XXII. [1822]
Price 3d.
Pagination is continuous.
Ceased with no. 8, January 12, 1822.
Publishers note at the foot of final page (p.128) bears announcement "The publisher of the Kaleidoscope has now to announce that the paper of that name is for the present discontinued ...".
With a Prospectus dated 6th October, 1821.
Title page and index for the volume is dated 1822, bears the title "The Kaleidoscope; or, Edinburgh literary amusement. A periodical miscellany, chiefly humerous."
Containing an advertisement for "The Kaleidoscope; a new periodical work. Printed on one sheet octavo" dated 29th December 1821 bound before final issue.
With an inscription on front free endpaper: "This copy of the Kaleidoscope was formerly the property of Mr James Chambers, younger brother of Mr Robert Chambers, who died Feb. 15th 1833.  C.E.S.C."
Inscription on Front board: "James Chambers".
Inscription on back free endpaper: "J.C. Hanover Street".
Scotland $d Edinburgh.