Analectic Magazine (1813 - 1820)

The Analectic Magazine (1813-1820), was published by Moses Thomas in Philadelphia. The July 1819 issue of the magazine featured the first lithograph ever made in America, depicting a woodland scene by Bass Otis. Famous American author, essayist and historian served at editor of the magazine from 1813- 1814. He also reprinted Francis Scott Key’s poem ‘ Defense of Fort McHenry’ in November 1814 edition of the Analectic Magazine, later immortalized as the United States national anthem ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’.