This item is the April 16, 1870 issue of EVERY SATURDAY a weekly newspaper that was published in Boston by James Osgood and Company.  It was similar to the New York newspapers Harper's Weekly, and Frank Leslie, all of which were highly illustrated with wood engravings.  Every Saturday is a rare newspaper, because it had a much smaller circulation.  Earlier Boston newspapers, Gleason's Pictorial, which later became Ballou's Pictorial were also similar in content, in that they provided historical news of current events, and art and literature.  This issue is in very good condition the pages are very clean and bright for a publication of this age.  Additional pictures are available upon request please send your e-mail address.

ARTICLES:

SIR RODERICK MURCHISON – A portrait of the eminent British geologist is presented on the cover page.  A short biography of his accomplishments is the subject of the article.

SUNRISE – A poem

CHARLES DICKENS’S FAREWELL READING – Mr. Dickens’s final reading was given at St. James’s Hall, London, on the evening of the 15^th.  The pieces selected were “The Christmas Carol” and the “Trial from Pickwick.”

LOWELL’S “AMONG MY BOOKS” – The method of writing books by fragments has of late years become more common than ever.  The article discusses this method as opposed to others.

ST. STEPHEN’S CRYPT – A full-page engraving depicting the beautiful architecture of the inside of the building

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD – A story by Charles Dickens

GOETHE AND MENDELSSOHN – This article describes how, as a child, Felix Mendelssohn began his career as a musician in the concert hall that von Goethe had built.  Professor Zelter, the director of the Berlin Music Academy, introduced him to Herr Ernst at the age of twelve, and the child’s genius was unmistakably looked upon with delight.

FIRST CARESSES – A full-page engraving from the painting by Bouguereau is presented in the center page, which depicts a mother being caressed by her child. (See picture)

THE OPHANS – Opposite the above mentioned, is another full-page engraving from the painting by Briton Riviere, which depicts a young girl caring for a lamb while her pet dogs look on. (See picture)

RAPA-NUI, OR EASTER ISLAND – A story of adventure

OUR CARTE-BLANCHE – By the editor on rejected communications

HUNTING – A full-page engraving depicting a spirited hunting scene (See picture)

THE CAPTAIN IRON CLAD – The “Captain” was a new ship of war, which was built and designed by Messrs. Laird Brothers, of Birkenhead, England.  The article describes the ship and how it was named.  A full-page nautical engraving of the ship is presented. (See picture)

SPRING – A poem

GLASS – This article describes the importance and history of glass manufacturing.

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