The Illustrated London News (Single Issue: Vol. XVII No. 436, July 13, 1850) With Lead Article "The Post-Office Question"

Herbert Ingram (Publisher), Frederick William Naylor Bailey (Editor), John Timbs (Sub-Editor), William Little (Printer), and The Illustrated London News

Published by William Little, London, England, 1850

About this Item

Overview and condition: complete issue comprising pages 37-52; previously disbound from bound volume; former owner's name in light pencil to upper right corner of front cover; a handsome copy. With numerous, and splendid engravings, and detailed reportage of current events, history, politics, economics, trade, architecture, personalities, art, theatre, and music, highlights include: lead article The Post-Office Question; front cover engraving The Late Sir Robert Peel, Bart.; Extraordinary Balloon Ascent with engraving Ascent of M. Poiteven, on Horseback, in a Balloon, from the Champ de Mars, Paris; Wreck of the Brig 'Retriever' with engraving; California - San Francisco with engraving California: The Fremont Hotel, San Francisco; The 'Earl Cathcart' Streamer, with engraving; Metropolitan News - including Establishment for Gentlewomen During Illness; The New Postal Derangements; Funeral of Sir Robert Peel, with several engravings; Sir Robert Peel as a Statesman; Country News - including The Queen's Hospital at Birmingham; Death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, with engraving. Seller Inventory # 006509

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Illustrated London News (Single Issue: ...

Publisher: William Little, London, England

Publication Date: 1850

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition