The book "Illustration, No. 1591, August 23, 1873" is a valuable example of a 19th century periodical. This issue brings together a variety of articles, illustrations and news from the time that reflect the spirit of the era. Readers will be able to better understand the socio-cultural context of France in the middle of the 19th century, as well as feel the atmosphere of that period thanks to the carefully selected materials in the publication. Each newsletter, each illustration is a step into the past, which helps contemporaries to better understand the dynamics of the development of society at that time.