This is the September 24, 1853 issue of GLEASON'S PICTORIAL newspaper, which in later years went by the name of Ballou's pictorial.  It is much like the more popular newspapers of the time, Harper's Weekly, and Frank Leslie.  All of these newspapers were highly illustrated with wood engravings. It is in very good condition, the pages are flat, with only a few minor age spots. As you can see from the list of articles below it gives a good insight into the issues and life of that time, along with some very nice literary articles and poems. Additional pictures are available upon request. Please include your e-mail address.

ARTICLES:

MELODY OF THE WOODS – This cover engraving depicts the beautiful designs of the varied scenery of woodland landscape so that is so delightful, in the autumn season.  The article goes on to describe the three scenes that are presented. (See cover picture)

LIONEL AINSWORTH: THE YOUNG PARTISAN’S DOOM - A TALE OF THE REVOLUTION – A story by Caroline Orne

THE SISTERS – A poem illustrated by an engraving from a painting by a German artist. (See portraits)

ANCIENT COSTUME AND ARMOR – Two engravings are presented “Ancient Costume and Armor of Louis XII,” and “Ancient Costume and Armor 15^th Century, Grand Equerry.”  The article describes the armor and its benefits.

STATUE OF NAPOLEON – The emperor is represented as wearing the famous and celebrated historical costume, the gray coat and the little cocked hat, which are inseparably associated with our commonest idea of the man.  An engraving of the statue is presented.

STATUETTE OF DOROTHEA – The statue inspired by a passage from Don Quixote was designed by the sculptor Mr. Bell, of London, and exhibited in the Crystal Palace, New York.  An engraving of the Statue is presented.

VESPER BELLS - A poem by Frederick J. Keyes

THE QUEEN’S DAUGHTER – A story by Anne Wilbur - The young queen of Spain, Isabella II, on passing with her suite through the Rue Alcala, met the holy sacrament borne to a sick person by a priest of Madrid.

PORTLAND, MAINE - This city is situated on a peninsula at the Southwest extremity of Casco Bay, Maine, and is surpassed in beauty of location by no city in the union.  This is a two-page article accompanied by five engravings: “View of the City of Portland, Maine, from the Harbor,” (See picture) “Observatory, Munjoy Hill, Portland,” “Court House, Portland, Maine,” “Custom-House, Portland, Maine,” and “City Hall, Market Square, Portland, Maine.”

ASPIRATIONS - A poem by Alice Carey

POPULAR HISTORIES - by Henry William Herbert

THE SKYLARK - A poem by Dr. George W. Bungay

THE SLIGHTED SCHOLAR - by Sylvanus Cobb, Jr

BOSTON PULPIT - MOUNT VERNON CHURCH - REV. EDWARD N. KIRK, PASTOR - by Rev. Luther Farnham.  Two engravings illustrate this biographic article “Portrait of Rev. Edward N. Kirk,” and “Mount Vernon Church, Ashburton Place, Boston.”

A MOTHER’S TRIAL - A poem by R. T. A. Macey

THE BARGAINING COUPLE – a story by M. E. Robinson

FACADE OF ST. PETER’S ROME – An engraved representation of the beautiful terrace the facade of Saint Peter’s Church, at Rome is presented with this descriptive article. (See picture)

THE RED PARTRIDGE - The red partridge belongs to one of the finest species of this bird.  This article is illustrated with an engraving of “The Red Partridge.” (See picture)

WHITEHALL – An engraving, which represents the well-known locality in New York, and shows the South and Staten Island Ferries and the Revenue Barge Office, is presented with this article. (See picture)

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