Old Newspapers 1866, The Illustrated London News

Title – The Illustrated London News (19th-century newspapers)

Year – 1866, issues from January To June (6 newspapers)

Period – Saturdays

Published in – London

An interesting six newspaper issues of The Illustrated London News, from January to June 1866 bound in book form. These 16 x 12 inch bound newspapers contain the original issues of the Illustrated London News (newspaper) from January To June 1866. Since India was ruled by the British Empire there is quite a few news on India. Queen Victoria was the British Sovereign at the time. In 1866 she was in the 29th year of her rule. Victoria would rule until 1901, as one of the longest-reigning British Monarchs.

Some of the news engravings show the gardens of Shalimar and the neighbouring mountains, Cashmere., Fort of Srinagar, with the gardens of Shalimar, Cashmere., The town of Mercara, Coorg India., Native officials of Coorg, India., Inauguration of the statue of Sir Mark Cubbon at Bangalore., Scenes of the campaign in central India., Palace of the Rajah, Cooch Behar., Scene of the accident at Thull Ghaut station of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR). There are many other interesting engravings and news. Click on the photo for better view.

From the collection – 1971 Raja Ravi Varma Commemorative First Day Cover., Viceroy Of India Lord Irwin – Old Photo 1930., Flora Fountain & Esplanade Road Bombay, 1915 PC., Lighthouse On Kennery Island Mumbai – Old Print 1868.