This item is the December 3, 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.  This issue contains a supplement, which enlarges the newspaper to 24 pages.  Most newspapers of this time period were only 16 pages.  Additional pictures are available upon request.  Please include your e-mail address.

ARTICLES:

MR. MICHAEL WILLIAM BALFE – The cover engraving is devoted to this accomplished musician.   A biographical article accompanies his portrait.  He was well known in Europe and America for his musical talents.

THANKSGIVING – President Grant issued a proclamation concerning Thanksgiving.  His Secretary of State, Hamilton Fish also issued a statement both of which are presented.

ALBION KEITH PARIS WELCH – A senior member of the firm Welch, Bigelow, & Co., University Press, Cambridge is known for devoting his energies to the production of more artistic wood engravings that were produced for publication.  An engraved portrait and biography are presented.

UHLANS TRACKING THE COURSE OF A BALLOON – A full-page engraving drawn by G. Durand, which depicts the Prussians trying to capture a balloon which the French revolutionist used to spy upon the enemy’s maneuvers. 

A PEEP AT THE PRUSSIANS – A full-page engraving represents a common sight during the Franco-Prussian War.  A group of French observers have gathered under a railway bridge, on a high point, on the outside of Paris, and have brought telescopes and opera glasses in order to observe the maneuvers of the Prussians. (See picture)

THE MARQUIS DE VILLEMER – A story by George Sand

PARIS FROM THE ADVANCED POSTS – A two-page engraving drawn by Sidney Hall, who made the journey to the extreme front, to obtain a nearer view of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War.  He was provided with an escort to the rooftop of a chateau where he could view the destruction in the valley, which he recorded with his pencil. (See picture)

WHERE FASHIONS COME FROM – Paris became the center and capital of the fashionable world because the conditions of its social life made it the very lap of luxury and paradise of profligacy.

CONCERNING WATCHES AND THEIR GOINGS – In order to encourage or stimulate skilful chronometer manufacture, an official trial is held yearly at the Greenwich Observatory, to which the leading makers in England send one or two of their instruments, for a six months test.

A FETE IN VENICE ON THE RIALTO – A full-page engraving, which depicts the Grand Canal beneath the brilliance of an Italian moon, with the Rialto stretching its dark arms from one bank to the other, and the light catches the figures in front. (See picture)

THE DONEGAL COAST – The Donegal coast is rugged and rocky, with jutting headlands and dangerous islands.  Inistrahull Island, where the Cambia struck and went down, is a dangerous spot, and is marked with a light to warn mariners to give it a wide birth.  An engraving drawn by W.W. May of Glen head, Donegal is presented.

AT THE OLD HOMESTEAD – A full-page engraving drawn by C.G. Bush, which depicts a family scene with the Grandfather ingratiating himself into the favor of his grand-daughter by showing her a watch that has been passed down in the family from their ancestors who arrived in this country on the Mayflower. (See picture)

THE BROTHERS BLOOD CRIETH – A poem by Christina G. Rossetti

THE THANKSGIVING PARTY – A two-page engraving drawn by Augustus Hoppin. A lively engraving that depicts a feast between family and friends.

REMEBERING THE PARSON, THANKSGIVING IN THE OLDEN TIMES – A full-page engraving drawn by Hammett Billings, which depicts the parson being given articles of food, all given in a reverent loyalty and hearty goodwill which makes both giver and receiver twice blest.

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