Newspaper Seller Collection

Victoria Railway Station, London (colour litho)
8634296 Victoria Railway Station, London (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Railway Station, London)

the Hussar of Death - War of 14 -18 in Pelee-Mele, 13/05/17 (print)
ICA4931263 the Hussar of Death - War of 14 -18 in Pelee-Mele, 13/05/17 (print) by Armengol, Henri (1884-1944); (add.info.: Illustration of Armengol in Pelee-Mele)

A counter with publications of the newspaper "Rural Bulletin 1880-1911", 1911. Creator: Unknown
A counter with publications of the newspaper "Rural Bulletin 1880-1911", 1911.: From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry

Paris, Newsboys waiting for "Extras", between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Paris, Newsboys waiting for "Extras", between c1914 and c1915. Newsboys waiting for news during the beginning of World War I, Paris, France

Philadelphia Sketches: Selling the "Pennsylvania Journal" of One Hundred Years Ago... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Philadelphia Sketches: Selling the "Pennsylvania Journal" of One Hundred Years Ago, by one of our special artists, 1876

John Bull Perusing the Extraordinary Gazette, published October 10, 1808. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
John Bull Perusing the Extraordinary Gazette, published October 10, 1808

Les Vendeurs de l'Époque, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Vendeurs de l'Epoque, 1845. - Dire pourtant que v'la six heures du soir et j'nai pas encore etrenne!... - Moi je n'suis pas trop fache au jour d'hui...j'ai manque

Newsboys after midnight, 1912 (photo)
7286035 Newsboys after midnight, 1912 (photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Social Justice... sold on important street corners and intersections, New York City, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Social Justice, founded by Father Coughlin, sold on important street corners and intersections. New York City. [Headline: Anniversary of Versailles Brings Threat to U.S. Peace ]

Chinese Man Selling the "Pekin Gazette". c1891. Creator: James Grant
Chinese Man Selling the " Pekin Gazette". c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

News Vendor, France, c. 1840 (engraving)
1721843 News Vendor, France, c. 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century)

Alternative uses for the Berlin Opera House (colour litho)
7201363 Alternative uses for the Berlin Opera House (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alternative uses for the Berlin Opera House)

Newsstand with billboards for the Excelsior newspaper on the Paul Riquet alleys in Beziers (Herault) in 1903 (photo)
7243319 Newsstand with billboards for the Excelsior newspaper on the Paul Riquet alleys in Beziers (Herault) in 1903 (photo) by French Photographer

Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge
6340362 Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Chair-mender, News Boy, Flying Pieman and Blackfriars Bridge)

Aaron Seidenbaum, 147 West 60th Street, New York City (b / w photo)
NYH258345 Aaron Seidenbaum, 147 West 60th Street, New York City (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Newspaper seller and rat-catcher, 1845 (coloured engraving)
977738 Newspaper seller and rat-catcher, 1845 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newspaper seller and rat-catcher, 1845)

The Newspaper Seller (engraving)
602238 The Newspaper Seller (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bearded man selling newspapers and fly traps.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

When travelling one must be generous (chromolitho)
2817175 When travelling one must be generous (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When travelling one must be generous)

The Scramble for the Spoils (colour litho)
3639508 The Scramble for the Spoils (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scramble for the Spoils)

London Gazette Here (ink on paper)
602125 London Gazette Here (ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Gazette here)

Piccadilly Circus at Night, 1911 (w / c and gouache on paper)
FLF111206 Piccadilly Circus at Night, 1911 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Prytherch, Thomas (1864-1926); 16.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Advertisement for Veloutine Charles Fay rice powder (chromolitho)
974659 Advertisement for Veloutine Charles Fay rice powder (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Veloutine Charles Fay rice powder)

Newspaper seller selling copies of Le Petit Journal (colour litho)
2795560 Newspaper seller selling copies of Le Petit Journal (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newspaper seller selling copies of Le Petit Journal)

The newspaper seller (engraving)
972635 The newspaper seller (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The newspaper seller)

Cabinet card of a newspaper carrier, mid to late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
African-American man standing in the center of the image against a light background. He is dressed in a dark hat and jacket, with a canvas newspaper carrier bag full of papers worn over his shoulder

WH Smith & Sons, Isle of Wight, c1920s. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
WH Smith & Sons, Isle of Wight, c1920s

Londons Gazette here, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Londons Gazette here, (c1688?). A newspaper seller, carrying a sack and holding out a sheet of newspaper. She is wearing a wide-brimmed hat. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Newsvendors gather to pick up the next days newspapers to sell, Carmelite House, 20th century
Newsvendors gather to pick up the next days papers to sell, Carmelite House, London, 20th century. Carmelite House on Fleet Street was the headquarters of the Daily Mail until 1988

WH Smiths bookstall at Waterloo Station, Lambeth, London, 1960. Bookstall on the station concourse, selling newspapers and magazines. Men wait at the counter to be served

Paper seller down in the underground, London, c. 1940
Paper seller down in the underground, London. c.1940. (Colorised black and white print)

Ludgate Circus, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Ludgate Circus, 1891. From London City: Its History - Streets - Traffic - Buildings - People by W. J. Loftie. [The Leadenhall Prefs, London, 1891]

Charles Dickens presiding at the Newsvendors Dinner, 5th April 1870 (1912). From Fun, 23rd April 1870, reproduced as a print in The Bookman, February 1912

Westminster Bridge monument, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Westminster Bridge monument, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The lunchtime newspaper paper headlines, Trafalgar Square, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Newspaper stand, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Newspaper stand, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Album of the Siege of Paris, Boulevard Montmartre, January 1871 (pen & brown ink
XIR414920 Album of the Siege of Paris, Boulevard Montmartre, January 1871 (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 16.9x23.1 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Londons Gazette here from The Cryes of the City of London, published by Pierce Tempest
XJF406262 Londons Gazette here from The Cryes of the City of London, published by Pierce Tempest, 1688 (engraving) by Laroon

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"Spreading the News: The Determination of a Newspaper Seller" In an era before instant communication, newspaper sellers played a crucial role in disseminating vital information to the masses. One such momentous event was the sinking of the Titanic, where a young newspaper boy stood at a bustling street corner, eagerly spreading the news to captivated bystanders. The year was 1910 when three young newsboys were captured in Saint Louis, Missouri. Despite their tender age, they exuded an air of independence as they took a break from their duties and indulged in smoking cigarettes. A glimpse into their lives revealed that these boys were part of a workforce that worked tirelessly to earn their keep. A similar scene unfolded again in 1912 after midnight; newsboys gathered together under dimly lit street lamps with stacks of newspapers ready for distribution. Their dedication knew no bounds as they braved late hours to ensure everyone had access to current events. Moving forward to New York City in 1939, social justice became intertwined with newspaper selling as vendors strategically positioned themselves on important street corners and intersections. Dorothea Lange's lens captured this poignant image depicting individuals who relied on this trade for survival during challenging times. Venturing beyond American shores, we find ourselves immersed in Chinese culture circa 1891. Here we encounter a Chinese man diligently selling the "Pekin Gazette, " showcasing how even across continents and cultures, newspapers served as conduits for knowledge exchange. Traveling back further into history brings us face-to-face with an engraving from France around 1840—a testament to how long-standing this profession has been ingrained within society's fabric. This depiction highlights not only its existence but also its significance during those times. Meanwhile, alternative uses for iconic landmarks like Berlin Opera House showcased creative adaptations—newsstands adorned billboards promoting Excelsior newspaper—an innovative approach towards captivating readers' attention while blending seamlessly into urban landscapes.