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The Illustrated London News - Volume XXXIV (34)
Complete Half-Year Run: January to June 1859
Printed and Published by George C. Leighton, LondonAn original Victorian folio edition of the world\'s first weekly illustrated newspaper. This volume brings together all weekly issues from January through June 1859, offering a detailed first-hand pictorial record of British and world events, social history, culture, and Victorian life.KEY FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS
Large Fold-Out Plate: Includes the original large folding engraving, \"Meeting of Parliament for 1859\" in the House of Lords.
Color Plates: Contains full-page chromolithograph / color woodblock plates, including \"Past and Present\" and pastoral scenes.
Illustrated Throughout: Filled with hundreds of wood engravings covering Victorian politics, engineering, architecture, everyday society, and foreign affairs.
CONDITION REPORT
Binding: Original or early cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine. Shows expected shelf wear, edge rubbing, and wear to the spine ends consistent with its age. Hinges are intact.
Pages: Generally clean, sound, and firmly bound. Some typical light foxing and age spots, mostly on and around the plate pages.
Plates: The large parliamentary foldout is intact with original fold lines. Color supplement plates remain vibrant and well preserved.
Measures: 41cm x 30cm approx
