THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS: VOLUME 1st. MAY 14 - DECEMBER 31, 1842 [VERY FIRST EDITION of Issues 1-34 with SUPPLEMENT including Title Page, Preface and Index, 1843]

VERY FIRST EDITION containing Issues 1-34 plus the Supplement. Folio (approx. 40.5 x 28cm) hardback in dark green buckram, gilt. vi (Supplement introduction), 554pp. continuous pagination through the 34 issues and including 10pp. of Supplement at end. Profusely illustrated throughout. Occasional red One Penny Newspaper Tax rubber stamps to foot of pages. No other markings or inscriptions. Occasional light foxing and occasional light soiling. Vertical creases to first two pages of Supplement. Some rubbing and light soiling to covers with cloth a little worn and fraying to top and sides of spine and corners (please see photos). Overall a GOOD+ COPY.