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The Illustrated London News
Original 19th-century woodblock engravings over 140-150 years old in most cases
Sheet size: approximately 15.75 x 10.75 inches (40.3 x 27.3 cm) or as noted for trimmed pages
Printed on both sides of paper (text and/or further illustration on opposite side of page shown) unless otherwise stated
The Illlustrated London News was the world's first graphic newspaper. It was set up in 1842 by Herbert Ingram (who was succeeded by members of his family). From the time of the introduction of engraved illustrations to the newspaper, it was popular with all levels of society (including the illiterate). Circulation increased enormously, with many thousands of copies printed each edition – in particular when there was news of wars or new discoveries around the world. Engraved illustrations of events and discoveries from around the world were avidly collected, and often clipped out and coloured for further enjoyment.
REF 151
Scene from the Westminster Play
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 8.125 inches (27.7 x 20.6 cm)
Dec. 28, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 152
Scene from 'False Shame,' at the Globe Theatre
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 8.5 inches (27.7 x 21.6 cm)
Nov. 23, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 153
'The Wrestler,' by E. B. Stephens, A.R.A.
'Andromeda,' by J.S. Westmacott
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 8.75 inches (27.7 x 22.2 cm)
Aug. 31, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 154
'The Siren and the Drowned Leander,' by J. Durham, A.R.A.
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 7.875 inches (27.7 x 20 cm)
Aug. 10, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 155
'Agriculture,' by W. C. Marshall, R.A.
'Manufactures,' by H. Weekes, R.A.
The Prince Consort National Monument
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 8 inches (27.7 x 20.3 cm)
dog-ear crease upper right corner
July 20, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 156
'Africa,' by W. Theed
The Prince Consort National Monument
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 10.5 inches (27.7 x 26.7 cm)
July 6, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 157
Prize Cup of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Cabinet and Porcelain Given to the Right Hon. John Bright, M. P.
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 7.75 inches (27.7 x 19.7 cm)
July 27, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 158
Tableaux vivants: Una and the Lion by Walter Duncan
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 10.5 inches (27.7 x 26.7 cm)
Dec. 28, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 159
'Flight of the Queen of James II,' by Alexander Johnston
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 15.875 inches (27.7 x 40.3 cm)
Aug. 3, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 160
'Le Dejeuner,' by Perrault
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 11.75 inches (27.7 x 29.8 cm)
Nov. 30, 1872
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 161
'The Pond,' by W. C. T. Dobson, A.R.A.
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 15.5 inches (27.7 x 39.4 cm)
INKED LIBRARY STAMP LOWER RIGHT, TEARS BOTTOM EDGE, SOMEWHAT GRUBBY
May 20, 1871
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$10
REF 162
'Spearing Flounders,' by H. MacCallum
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 15.5 inches (27.7 x 39.4 cm)
INKED LIBRARY STAMPS IN MARGIN, SOMEWHAT GRUBBY
March 11, 1871
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 163
Preparing for Croquet
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 15.5 inches (27.7 x 39.4 cm)
INKED LIBRARY STAMPS, SOMEWHAT GRUBBY
June 24, 1871
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 164
The Months: March
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 15.5 inches (27.7 x 39.4 cm)
INKED LIBRARY STAMP, SOMEWHAT GRUBBY
March 25, 1871
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 166
The Months: May
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 15.5 inches (27.7 x 39.4 cm)
INKED LIBRARY STAMP, SOMEWHAT GRUBBY, SHORT EDGE TEAR
May 20, 1871
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$10
REF 165
The Months: June
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 10.875 x 15.5 inches (27.7 x 39.4 cm)
SOMEWHAT GRUBBY
June 24, 1871
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$15
REF 167
May Day in the Fifteenth Century
by C. J. Staniland
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Sheet size: approximately 19 x 12.75 inches (48.3 x 32.4 cm)
Double-page spread, center fold is reinforced on back with tape
EDGE TEARS, NO MARGIN ON 3 SIDES
(image shown is 2 scans stitched together, thus may not appear as in reality)
May 2, 1874
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Some typical edge/corner wear, faint creases, foxing/staining, and/or other age-related issues may be present. Text from other side of page may be somewhat visible on the thinnish newspaper stock paper.
$25
REF 167
Her Majesty's Buck Hounds at Salt Hill
'The Last Day of the Season'
Drawn by John Leech
original woodblock engraving from The Illustrated London News
Print is adhered to a black backing sheet measuring approximately 14.125 x 10.125 inches (35.9 x 25.7 cm)
May, 1855
Please see enlargement by clicking on above image. Paper is somewhat buckled from adhesive on back.
