American content, including the Civil War...

Item # 700034

May 18, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 18, 1861 Half of the front page is taken up with an article: "The Secession Of Virginia And The American Civil War". The article carries over to paste 2, where also is found a report headed: "The Civil War In America".
Inside has a full page with 4 prints of: "Views On The Potomac Below Washington" and a full page print: "The Baltimore and Ohio Railway, Gray Run Viaduct". And then two prints on: "The Baltimore and Ohio Railway" with related articles. Then an article: "Mass Meeting in Union Square, New York" with a related full page print.
England had a vested interest in the war, supporting the Confederacy because of its great need for cotton.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.