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THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1933

• Catherine Anselm "Kate" Gleason death
• American engineer & businesswoman

The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "KATE GLEASON, ENGINEER, DEAD" with subheads

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1987

• Jackie Gleason death (1st report)
• American film T.V. comedian actor
• "The Honeymooners" Ralph Kramden
• Best title to be had ?

Near the bottom of the front page is a two

Here is a collection of seven issues of GLEASON'S MONTHLY COMPANION magazine, Boston, all dated from 1874-1875, six of which still have the original pink or yellow outer wrappers (rarely found as

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 12, 1863

• Heraldic eagle masthead engraving
• Uncommon publication - Civil War era

This was one of several titles published by the successful Frederick

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 26, 1863  This was one of several titles published by the successful Frederick Gleason, known as the "father of illustrated journalism" with this very

THE JENNY LIND, Boston This is an 1851 souvenir newspaper from Jenny Lind's legendary first American tour, featuring portraits and articles on the "Swedish Nightingale" and P. T. Barnum, who managed

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 5, 1096

• Actress Audrey Meadows death w/ photos
• The Honeymooners - Alice Kramden
• "One of these days..POW! Straight to the Moon" fame

The bottom of the front page has a one

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, September 19, 1961

• "The Hustler" movie debut ad
• Paul Newman & Jackie Gleason

A small-size newspaper focused entirely on the movie industry, the prime feature being a

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 11, 1859

• Rare title w/ great masthead

The front page has illustration of: "Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia" and a nice print: "View Of A Fleet of

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Feb. 18, 1854  This was one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time as the famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857.
Perhaps the best prints of of early fine

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 4, 1859

• Justo José de Urquiza y García
• Rare title w/ great masthead

The front page has prints of: "Gen. Urquiza, President of the Argentine

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 11, 1859  The front page has illustration of: "Victor Emmanuel, King of Sardinia" and a nice print: "View Of A Fleet of United States Men-of-War"

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL (which later became Balou's - similar to Harper's Weekly), Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1852

• Catching Wild Horses...
• Early Texas...

On the front page there is an illustration

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 29, 1853  The front page features a nice print of: "Mount Vernon, the Birthplace & Residence of George Washington" with related text. Among many prints inside are:

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859

• Rare title w/ great masthead

This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 16, 1859

• Rare title w/ great masthead

This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859  This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 20, 1859  Perhaps the most outstanding aspect of this newspaper is the beautiful & large masthead, plus each page is trimmed in a nautical

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 2, 1859  The front page has print of: "Marshal Randon, the New French Minister of War" as well as a print showing: "French & Sardinian Soldiers

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, August 19, 1854. This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed Harper's Weekly didn't start until 1857. The woodcuts in

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 22, 1854  The ftpg. has an allegorical print of "April". Prints inside include: "The New Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina"; four prints of Indianapolis

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Dec. 25, 1858  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative & patriotic border around all

BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 6, 1857

• American illustrator Winslow Homer
• Very first illustration in a periodical

This periodical was formatted much like Harper's Weekly but predated it by 6 years

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 14, 1854
The front cover of this issue features an article "William Penn" which is accompanied by several illustrations "Penn's Treaty Ground,

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Oct. 4, 1851

• 1st America's Cup race
• Schooner Yacht "America"

Inside has a nice half-page print captioned: "The Celebrated Yacht America" being the vessel which won the

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, April 30, 1859  This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 10, 1851

• Thomas Sims - Negro
• Fugitive slave case

This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Dec. 23, 1854  In the format of the Illus. London News and the later Harper's Weekly, with a very ornate masthead engraving of the harbor at Boston.
Among the prints

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Aug. 12, 1854  In the format of the Illus. London News and the later Harper's Weekly, with a very ornate masthead engraving of the harbor at Boston.
Among the prints

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 25, 1854  A title much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 17, 1851  The front page shows: "Packet Ship Isaac Webb, of New York." Inside prints include: "Encounter with a Whale" "Race Course on Long

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 17, 1851  The front page shows: "Packet Ship Isaac Webb, of New York." Inside prints include: "Encounter with a Whale" "Race Course on Long

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 17, 1859  This newspaper has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 30, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston MA, September 23, 1854

• Images of various dog breeds
• View of Lake George, New York

This 16 page newspaper is one of the few illustrated newspapers of that time. The famed

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852

• Niblo's Garden, Broadway
• Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
• Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls

Included within this

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, Aug. 2, 1851  The front page has a half-page engraving of a cricket club: "The Eleven Of New England.", which includes the names of the club members and

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Sept. 10, 1859

• Rare publication w/ great masthead

This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863  Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches.

(5) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of five illustrated issues from the 19th century in average or better condition. Titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Gleason's,

(10) WHOLESALE VARIETY LOT of ten 2nd-rate and damaged illustrated issues.  A blended lot of titles may include any of the following: Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's, Scientific American, London

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 23, 1859  This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 27, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, May 21, 1859  The front page has a portrait of: "The Late John C. Warren, M.D." with a biography of him. Also a print of: "Hotel Des Iles Brittannique,

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 21, 1914.

In this issue there is an illustration called "Captains of Industry--III. Charles Dana Gibson" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several