Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-05-18
The Illustrated Magazine of Art.

TIME four numbers of this Magazine which are
Il published, place it at the head OF Pnbhcatlons
of this kind. No expense will be spared to make
it in every respect worthy of the name, The IL
r.usrRArEp MAGAZINE OF ART. The Engrayings
which are prepared for the future numbers are in
the hands of frst-class American and European
Artists.
A Series of most interesting Tales will ap-
pear in it, ''THE ScHooL OF LIFE" written
and Illustrated by ANNA MARY, daughter of VIM.
and MARY HowITT, will shortly appear; also,
sTHE DEAD BRIDAL" an historical romance, IL
history of the Venetian Republic, by JONATHAN
FREEZE SLINGsBY, of the Dublin University
Magazine contributions, too, from WILLIAM and
MARY HowiTT, PERCY b. ST. JOHN, and other
writers of distinction in America and Europe.
The following is brief outline of the plan Of
the Magazine: =
I. The Historical Department will abound with
picturesque representations of the most remarkable
events which have occurred in this and other
countries accompanied with interesting anecdotes
and details from the pen of the most eminent wri-
tiers of the day. This department will contain
several splendid engravings, designed by the first
artists of the world, and engraved in the highest
style of modern art.
III. The Mem and Women of the .4ge.-This
department will consist of beautifully execated
portraits of the leading characters nf the ageespe
ciay of those who figure on the stage Of harnanl-
ty as the worlds benefactors. Each portrait will
be accompanied by an interesting biographical
sketch.
iii. The Wonders Of Natural History, Botany,
and other sciences, will be developed in choice
Engravings of Beast, Birds, Fishes, Insects, For
est Trees, Flowers, Geological and Fossil Specl-
mems, Sc, with accompanying descriptions.
". The Ti,mEh' Of architectural .4rt will be
displayed in exquisitely finished representations ct
Cathedrals. Churches, Palaces, and other models
of ancient and modern Architectural Art.
V. The Works OF the Great Masters, selected
from the principal Galleries of Art in the World
In general the portrait of the Master will be CIV
en-, accompanied with highly flushed engraved
copy of his chef d'e,wre. :,
VI. The Scientific Portions will be rendered
highly interesting by the familiar explanations,
and the numerous diagrams which will accor2pa-
ny each subject.
VII. ,Manutactmes.-Th principal manutac-
turing processes in use will be fully explained by
minute details, and an abundance of beautiful en-
cravings.
VIII. Machinery and Lnrentions will have due
attention paid to them, and be described by nu-
merous appropriate engravings. =
TX The Literary Department, independently,
of the various articles accompanying the illustra-
tons, will comprise original and interesting mar
ratives. contributed by the most popular writers
of the day, with numerous illustrations.
In every respect, the "IbLUsTRATED MAGA-
ZINE OF ART" will be decidedly
Superior TO aay Magazine of the Day.
Each Monthly Part contain at least Thirty
Superb Eng1arings, four Of which will be printed
separately, on superfne Plate Paper.
The greatest care will be manifested in every
department of production The Paper will be of
the first manufacture, and the Ink supplied from
the celebrated Printing Ink Establishment Of
Messrs. Lawson s. Co., of Paris. Six of the
monthly portions, when completed, will form a
volume which, for interest, originality, value and
beauty, will defy competitions, 1t will not only
be an interesting family book, but rich ornament
for the drawing room table, and pleasant com
panion in the study.
The parts will appear on the First of every
Month, at Twenty-Five Gents each.
ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY,
II Spruce Street, New York
Nav Is, 1853.