This is the September 10, 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 minor spotting from being handled over the years. 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 available upon request, please send your e-mail address.

ARTICLES:

GOV. CLIFFORD AND AIDS - The two engravings provided with this article represent: Gov. Clifford and aids, as they appeared in full dress uniform at the late encampment in review of the First Division of Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, at North Abington, MA. (See pictures)

LIONEL AINSWORTH OR THE YOUNG PARTISAN’S DOOM –A tale of the Revolution by Mrs. Caroline Orne.

SHAKESPEARE AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON – Four engravings are presented with this biographical article.  The first is an exterior view of Shakespeare’s House, at Stratford-Upon-Avon, the second is an interior view of one of the rooms, the third is an interior view of the school room where he received his education, and the forth is an exterior view of the school and ancient guild hall, at Stratford.

THE INTERIOR OF AFRICA – Africa is almost a terra incognita.  We know very little about the vast continent which lies almost wholly within the tropics, and of which the greater part seems shut up as effectually against the advances of civilization as if it were upon another planet.

 MY SPIRIT BRIDE – A poem by Joseph Butler.

THE BURGOMASTER’S POCKET – A story by Dr. Jerome V. C. Smith

SONG – A poem by J. F. Brune

NO TIME FOR READING – A story by Mrs. M. E. Robinson.

CASE OF CLOTHING – Mrs. Holland, a successful designer and manufacturer of clothing, has an exhibit of children’s clothing on exhibition at the Crystal Palace, in New York.  An engraving of her exhibition is presented with this article.  (See picture)

A FLOCK OF DAYS – A poem by Dr. George W. Bungay

EDITH: OR THE LIGHT OF CHEERFULNESS – A story by Rev. Henry Bacon

CHRIST CHURCH, BOSTON – REV. WILLIAM T. SMITHETT, RECTOR - by Rev. Luther Farnham.  A biographical article with an engraved portrait of Rev. Smithett and of the Christ Church, Salem Street, Boston.

SHEPHERDS IN JUDEA – Shortly after leaving the city we met several flocks of sheep, preceded by their shepherds, walking slowly toward Jerusalem, nad at once the full force of all the beautiful imagery, and the many touching similes derived from such scenes and association, and so often alluded to in Scripture, came vividly before me.

BIRDS OF PASSAGE - A poem by George Coomer

THE COLPORTEUR – A story by T. S. Arthur.

EDITORIAL MELANGE - The commerce of San Francisco with all the American and Asiatic ports is rapidly increasing.

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – An engraving of the City of Halifax, Nova Scotia, taken from the old Red Mill Dartmouth, looking south is presented with this article concerning the city and its commerce. (See picture)

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