RARE volume containing all issues of `L`illustration` magazin published (weekly) between January and June 1854. This highly influential weekly journal from the middle of the 19th century discusses themes ranging from political and social affairs to art and culture (in this issue also the events and opinions after the 1848 revolutions in Europe). This volume includes hundreds of illustrations and engravings alongside the text. Also includes musical notes within some issues. 380x270mm. 416 pages. Quarter-leather hardcover. Gilt lettering on spine. Cover, spine and spine edges mildly worn. Cover edges bumped. Top rear hinge peeling. Few pages slightly age-stained. All pages slightly yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare and beautifully illustrated compilation of L`illustration is in very good condition for its age.