See the masthead...

Item # 630765

April 18, 1863

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, April 18, 1863 The masthead features a very large heraldic eagle with a 7 inch wingspan holding in its beak a banner with the title. Although mostly filled with literary items there are some columns with news of the day, including Civil War-related items.
Sixteen pages, great condition.