Illustrated American Magazine 1890 First Edition Leather Bound Rare Historic

  
Volume 1&2 bound in one book of The Illustrated American it was a weekly American periodical published from 1890 until 1900. It primarily covered current events (with illustrations), but also contained other miscellaneous content and some fiction. The Illustrated American with Walt Whitman on cover of the April 19, 1890 issue EditorMaurice M. Nirdlinger, Francis Bellamy, Roland Burke Hennessey. Publisher Lorillard Spencer Total circulation 40,000 Founded February 22, 1890 Final issue 1900 published in United States Based in New York City. The publication has been described as the first photographic weekly news magazine in the United States. The price dropped to a more competitive 10 cents per issue after 1892. Illustrated American bound volumes are hefty, visually rich books-essentially 19th-century "photo-news annuals"-documenting the last decade of the century with an unprecedented emphasis on photography. Historical Importance: It's considered the first American periodical to rely heavily on photographs instead of hand engravings. Offers a snapshot of U. Culture, technology, and world events in the 1890s. Collectors and historians value it for its early photojournalism and social commentary of the Gilded Age. Content: Illustrated with photo-engravings, halftone reproductions, and drawings-a novelty at the time, since the magazine prided itself on photographic reproduction (much earlier than mainstream magazines did). Coverage included politics, international news (Cuban independence war, European royal events), domestic affairs, sports, exploration, and the arts. Features full-page and double-page plates, portraits of prominent figures, and documentary photo spreads, which set it apart from text-heavy Journals. Volume 1 starts February 22, 1890 and Volume 2 ends on July 19 1890. The measurements are 12"x16"x2. Volume 1 is 416 pages and Volume 2 is 124 pages. This is a real treasure.