Thursday, January 20, 2011

Early Illustrated Newspapers


An article on one of my favorite subjects, by one of my favorite Victorian reporters, George Augustus Sala, published Dec 6 1890 in the Penny Illustrated Newspaper. John Williams, illustrated top, was Britain's first serial killer, the supposed Ratcliffe Highway murderer. The two bottom illustrations have nothing to do with this post, a photo of Sir John Gilbert in action at Blackheath and an ad for magic lanterns.





1 comment:

  1. Maybe the advice of Magis Lantern has nothing to do with the post, BUT is SO beautiful...
    Thanks!!

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