Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-08-28
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A Moathsr Magazine, containing
TALES, original al. d selected.
Moral and Scientific ESSAYS.
POETRY, from the best authors.
ne quarterly representation of LADY'S FASH
IONS, adopted in PhiIadelph ia-coLoRED
MUSIC, OF the newest style, &c. &c.
Published regularly on the first day Of Gu
cry month,
at No. B, ATHENIUM BUILDINGS. FRANK
LIN PLACE, PuILADELrAIA.
fmbellished with beautiful and extensive va
riety of ENCRAvINcs.
EACH number of this periodical contains
4s pages of extra royal octave letter press,
printed with clear, new and beautiful type,
arranged after the manner of the London
La BELLE AssEMBLEE,) on paper of the
hnest texture and whiest color Ii is en-
belllshed with spInedid engravings on cop
per and steel, executed by artists of the
highest skill and distinction, and embrac.
ing every variety of subjects. Among
these are illustrations of popular legends,
romantic incidents, attractive scenery, and
portraits of iilustrious females. The num-
Der commencing each quarter contains
picture of the Philadelphia Fashions, de-
assigned, drasn, engraved and colorcd ex-
pressly for this work, by competent persons
specially engaged for that purpose. The
embellishments of this chara cter which
have appeared in former numbers, are con-
tesed!y superior to any which have been
furnished in any other similar American
lpubhca'ion, and from the arrangements
which have been made, there is every rea-
son TO believe they will be improved in the
coming volumes. In addition to the en-
Refreshments just referred to, every num-
Der contains several engravings on wood,
representing foreign and native scenes :,
curious and interesting subjects, natural
history, entomology, lnneralogy. concholo-
Sy, humorous incidents, ornamental pro,
auctions, embroidery, and other needle
work, riding, dancing, &c besides one or
more pieces OF popular music, arranged for
the piano or guitar.
Every six numbers of the work form an
elegant volume suitable for binding, and
with these are furnished gra!uiiousy ST.
perbly engraved title page, and general
index OF contents.
The Typographical execution Of the La
dy Book is such, that the proprietor chal-
ienges comparison with any magazine,
whether European or American. The best
materials ard the ablest workmen are en-,
ployed, and the most scrupulous regard is
paid to neatness, harmony and uniformity, ,
III me arrangement of the various subjects
which Compose the letter-press.
Inc literary department of the Lady's
Dook comprises every thing which is deem
cd suitable Tor that sex to whose use it is
Principally devoted. Tales, which are dis.
tingulshed by interesting incidents, vieor-
our narrative, chasie diciinn and tho ab.
sence OF maukish sentiment; pottery, in
which sense has not been sacrificed to
sound, but where glowing thoughts are
sensibly expressed; essays Jpn pleasing
and instructive subjects; bograr hical
sketches Of illustrious women; anecdotes,
untainted by indicate inuendoes; lively
bon-mots, and humorous topics cheerfully
but modestly treated, constitute, along with
descriptions of the various embellishments,
the reading of the work.
Though enormous expenses have been
incurred in making this work deserving of
the immense patronage it has received, the
proprietor does not mean to relax in his
|exertlons. Wherever Improvement can be
made, he is determined to accomplish it,
without regard to cost or labor, confident
that he will be amply remunerated.
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