Late 19th - French Literary Newspaper Duo - Le Conteur Publications from 1880-1881 - Vintage French Periodical Set with Engravings

This collection presents two issues of 'Le Conteur' (The Storyteller), a prominent French literary newspaper from the late 19th century. Dated December 18, 1880, and January 22, 1881, these periodicals offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural landscape of the era. Each issue, priced at '10 centimes le numéro' (10 centimes per issue), covers a diverse range of topics including 'Litterature - Histoire - Contes - Nouvelles - Voyages - Biographies' (Literature - History - Tales - News - Travels - Biographies).

The pages are richly adorned with detailed black and white engravings, depicting various scenes that accompany the serialized stories and articles. Notable features include segments from 'Le Macquart' and 'Mie D'Aghonne', alongside titles such as 'La Guerre par Alfred de Gissy' (The War by Alfred de Gissy) and 'Comment un fils se marie par Adolphe Faure' (How a son gets married by Adolphe Faure). These newspapers provide valuable historical content and artistic illustrations, reflecting the popular reading material and social interests of late 19th-century France.