(Civil War news)

"Destruction of Forst Sumter, The Armies in Virginia, The Draught [Draft] in New York, A Message from America to Europe [ny Secretary of State Seawrd to withhold support from the South]" in Illustrated London News (September 12, 1863)

1863. First Edition. 0 pp. Disbound. Complete original, disbound issued in fine condition. Fine.

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Book number: b21608

(Russian Revolution)

"'Free Russia Is Born': A Tsarkoie Selo After the Revolution" in Illustrated London News, No. 1567 (May 19, 1917)

New York / London, International News Company, 1917. First Edition. 0 pp. Soft cover. Eight photographs. Fine in original wrappers. Complete original issue. Fine.

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Book number: b33291

The Graphic an Illustrated Weekly Newspaper, Illustrated London News, Black & White, Etc 1893-1896

The Graphic etc. 1893-1896. Comprising 8 issues of the Graphic (October 27-December 22 1894 + Christmas issue 1894), 2 issues of The Illustrated London News (Chrismas number 1895 and Royal Wedding number July 29 1896), Pears Christmas annual 1895, 2 issues of the Black & White (July 25 1896 and Christmas number 1894), The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News Christmas number 1894, The Queen December 1 1894, The Gentlewoman Christmas issue 1893, The Lady's Pictorial November 24 1894. Folio (16 x 11 ins). Original gilt lettered red cloth (spine faded and boards marked and rubbed at edges). Pp. various, illus with coloured and b&w plates (incl by Frank Brangwyn) and b&w illus throughout in text (some plates with tears and previous owners' neat inscriptions). .

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Book number: 156998

Catalogue: Literature

(Russian Revolution; Czar Nicholas II)

"Historic Photographs of the Ex-Emperor of Russia: Prisoners" (two pages of text and phtoographs) in Illustrated London News, No. 1581 (August 25, 1917)

New York / London, International News Company, 1917. First Edition. 0 pp. Soft cover. Fine in original wrappers. Complete original issue. Fine.

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Book number: b33295

The illustrated London News. 3 issues: No. 5585, May 4, 1946 - No. 5593, June 29, 1946 - No. 5596, July 20, 1946.

London, The Illustrated London News. 1946, 1st Edition. Original printed wraps. All issues with advertisements cover. Cover of No. 5596 with closed tear otherwise all issues in very good condition. All clean copies, no marks or inscriptions. 37 x 26 cm. Very Good.

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Book number: 002209

Keywords: History, United Kingdom, London, Newspapers, Magazines

The Illustrated London News - June 27, 1970

. Paperback. Book, No. 6830 Volume 256. Civil War 1970, The Right to Protest, Lebanon Tour. Light wear. Good.

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Book number: 44248

Catalogue: Magazines

The Illustrated London News Vol. LVI (January-June 1870)

London, George C. Leighton, 1870. Hardcover. Ex-library. An oversize hardcover book with a black cloth spine, green cloth boards, and black leather corners. Corners rubbed through and a few library markings inside. A foldout illustration is torn and cracked into pieces (plate facing p. 620). Otherwise, text itself is clean and binding tight. Volume 56 of the ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, containing all issues from January 1 through June 25, 1870. Includes reporting on the First Vatican Council (with numerous fine engravings depicting Pope Pius IX and the ceremonies of the Council) and a review of LOTHAIR by Benjamin Disraeli. Contains plenty of fine engravings, including a full-page portrait of Charles Dickens, ladies' fashions of the day, and much more. Measures approx. 16" x 11.75". The folding Oxford plate is present but it is detached and torn into about a half dozen pieces. .

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Book number: 202058

Catalogue: British Isles

The Illustrated London News, Volume 83: July-December 1883

London, George C. Leighton, 1883. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 648p. Ex-library. An oversize hardcover book bound in green cloth boards with black leather corners and a black cloth spine. Edges rubbed and corners worn through. Interior is clean, apart from occasional fingerprint smudges, and the binding is secure. Issues span July 7, 1883 through December 29, 1883, with no missing issues in that sequence. In the front is a foldout engraving from a piece by Heywood Hardy called "The Squire's Favourite"; it has split along a bottom fold and has been repaired with tape. Includes a two-page spread of the sinking of the ship Daphne, one of Gloucester Cathedral, and several more in nice shape for removal and framing. Also contains a serialized story called THE CANON'S WARD by James Payn. The volume as a whole measures approx. 16" x 12.

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Book number: 174789

Catalogue: British Isles

The Illustrated London News, Volume 66: January-June 1875

London, George C. Leighton, 1875. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 620p. Ex-library. An oversize hardcover book bound in green cloth boards with black leather corners and a black cloth spine. Edges rubbed and corners scuffed through to the cardboard. Binding just barely starting to crack in spots, but still secure for handling. Pages clean, apart from occasional smudges and minor foxing. Includes issues from January 2, 1875, through June 26, 1875, with no missing issues, and with the Fine Art Supplement to the May 29 issue. Contains full-page portraits of Rev. Charles Kingsley, Sir Alexander Cockburn, and the Prince of Wales in Masonic regalia. Also features a two-page spread of a scene from Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. The volume as a whole measures approx. 16" x 12.

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Book number: 174790

Catalogue: British Isles

"Illustrated London News" Great Events of the 20th Century

Automobile Association. Hardcover ISBN: 0861458605, Condition: VeryGood.

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Book number: mon0000049016

The Illustrated London News, Vol. LXIV. January to June, 1874

London, George C. Leighton, 1874. Hardcover. Ex-library. An oversize hardcover book bound in green cloth boards with leather corners and a black cloth spine. Corners worn through. A few unobtrusive library marks inside. Binding shaken, but secure enough for handling. Occasional small closed tear on page edges. Text clean, apart from the library marks. Volume 64 of THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS containing all issues from January 3 through June 27, 1874 (with January 17 and May 2 supplements). Includes coverage of the Ashantee War. Among the many fine engravings are full-page portraits of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, and his wife Maria Alexandrovna (married on January 23, 1874), and multiple foldouts of dogs. Measures approx. 16" x 12.

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Book number: 175852

Catalogue: British Isles

The Illustrated London News, Volume LXV: July-December 1874

London, George C. Leighton, 1874. Hardcover. 620p. Ex-library. An oversize hardcover book with a black cloth spine, leather corners, and green cloth boards. HINGES CRACKED. Dent in spine, about 2 inches from the top. Corners scuffed and a few library stamps inside. MISSING page 243-244. A color plate of Irish Setters has stuck to the facing page (page 284), leaving some residue after being peeled back off. Closed tear in page 525. Small hole in one of the color plates following page 548. Pages securely attached despite damaged hinges. Volume 65 of THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, containing issues from July 4 through December 26, 1874, along with the 32-page Christmas edition of December 16. Includes reporting on the Spanish Civil War, a column on page 151 explaining the game of baseball (which was new to England at the time), and a visit to Iceland by King Christian IX of Denmark. Among the many fine engravings are a depiction of the Boston Red Stockings and Athletic Club of Philadelphia playing baseball at Prince's Garden, Brompton; a portrait of the crucified Christ; a portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna of Russia; and a two-page spread of the Battle of Trafalgar. Measures approx. 16" x 12.

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Book number: 178397

Catalogue: British Isles

The Illustrated London News, Volume L: January-June 1867

London, George C. Leighton, 1867. Hardcover. Ex-library. A large hardcover book with a black cloth spine, leather corners, and green cloth boards. FAIR condition. Corners heavily rubbed. Occasional library stamps inside. Stains and pencil notes on page 53. LACKS pages 77-100 (the entire January 26 issue), 149-150, 299-300, 381-404 (the entire April 20 issue), and 641-642. The color foldout is badly torn. Pages 643-648 are nearly detached. Occasional smudges and pencil scrawls, but otherwise, text easily legible. Volume 50 of THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, with weekly issues spanning January 19 through June 29, 1867. Contains reporting on the Fenian Rising in Ireland; the Paris International Exhibition; the Treaty of London granting independence to Luxembourg; and the coronation of Franz Josef as King of Hungary upon the establishment of the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. Among the many fine engravings are a full-page depiction of Christ blessing children; numerous illustrations of the Paris Exhibition; Queen Victoria laying the first stone of the Royal Albert Hall; and Franz Joseph's coronation in Budapest. Measures approx. 16" x 11.75.

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Book number: 179591

Catalogue: British Isles

The Illustrated London News, Volume XCI (July-December 1887)

London, George C. Leighton, 1887. Hardcover. 790p. Ex-library. An oversize hardcover book with a black cloth spine, leather corners, and green cloth boards. Corners heavily worn and cloth smudged with rubbed-off bits of leather. Occasional light foxing and a few library stamps inside, but otherwise, text unmarked. Color foldout depicting ships of the British navy is splitting along a few of the folds, but still largely intact. Closed tear in foldout portrait of Bismarck. Dampstaining on pages 531-554 (the entire Nov. 5 issue). Pages 781-784 are detached, and the rear hinge is cracking. Rest of pages are still attached. A worn but readable copy, with no missing pages. Volume 91 of THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, with weekly issues spanning July 2 through December 31, 1887. Contains reporting on Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee; a multi-part article by journalist Walter B. Harris titled "The British Mission to Morocco," which is lavishly illustrated; an article by Amelia B. Edwards about archaeological excavations in Egypt; the death of Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind; and ongoing unrest in Ireland. Among the many fine engravings are numerous views of the Jubilee festivities; a 2-page spread depicting the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne; impressive views of British ships at the Jubilee naval review; a 2-page color plate depicting the village of Mapledurham; scenes of natives along the Congo River; and a large foldout portrait of Otto von Bismarck. Measures approx. 16" x 12. Fair .

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Book number: 187298

Catalogue: British Isles

The Illustrated London News, Volume LXVII: July to December 1875

London, George C. Leighton, 1875. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 640p. Ex-library. An oversize hardcover book bound in green cloth boards with a black cloth spine and black leather corners. A few old library markings inside. The corners are rubbed through and the boards are lightly scuffed. Occasional smudges and spotty stains inside, but text is otherwise unmarked and easily legible. The folding color engraving of "The Home at Nazareth" has a closed tear. The binding is secure. Volume 67 of THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, containing issues from July 3 through December 25, 1875, and the supplements on the Arctic Expedition, a visit to India by the Prince of Wales, and 40p Christmas special. No Dec. 18 issue; the sequence is Dec. 11, the Christmas number for Dec 15, one of the specials on the Prince of Wales in India, and then Dec. 25. Includes reporting on a visit to London by the sultan of Zanzibar, a Railway Jubilee, the Herzegovina Uprising, and Captain Matthew Webb's historic swim across the English Channel. Among the many stunning engravings are a foldout of Canterbury Cathedral, and a map of India showing the route traveled by the Prince of Wales. Measures approx. 16" x 11.75.

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Book number: 201009

Catalogue: British Isles