The Illustrated London News - May 14, 1842 (Issue No. 1)

For sale is an issue of The Illustrated London News, May 14, 1842 - This is the first ever issue of this paper.

8 pages

This issue has been removed from a volume.  Condition is very good. (small repaired tear at bottom of front page)

Contents incl:

1. Article with engraving - Destruction of the City of Hamburgh by Fire
2. Parliament News
3. Foreign Intelligence
4. Article - Awful Steam Boat Exlosure (The Medora)
5. Article - Central Criminal Courts
6. Fashion News
7. Sporting News
8. Article with engravings - Her Majesty's Bal Masque (Masked Ball)
9. Literature
10. Various news articles
11. Article with engravings - Royal Academy Exhibition
12. Article - Turkey
13. Article - Origin of the Mail Coach System
14. Article - Carmyllie
15. Article - Discovery of a Band of Murderers at Nuremburg