Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-06-08
The Illustrated Magazine Of Art.

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TNHE four numbers this Magazine which are
i published, place it at the head of publications
of this kind. No expense will be spared TO make
it in every respect worthy of the name; The IL
Illustrated MAGAZINE OF ART. The Engravlngs
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 WM.
and MARY HowIrT, will shortly appear; also,
s.THE DEAD BRIDAL," an historical romance, il
lustrative of the most interesting period in the
history Of the Venetian Republic, by JONATHAN
FREEZE SLIsssBr, 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 a brief outline of the plan Of
the Magazine:
|. 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 wr-
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.
ii. The Men and Women Of the .4ge.-This
department will consist of beautifully executed
portraits of the leading characters of the age espe
cialy of those who figure OH the stage of humans
ty as the worlds benetactors. Each portrait will
be accompanied by an interesting biographical
sketch.
Ill. The IYonders 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 Speci-
mems, &C., with accompanying descriptions.
". The 1fimmphs Of architectural .art will be
displayed in exqusitely finished representations OF
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 finished engraved
copy of his chef d'@urre. ....t
VI The Scientific Portions will be rendered
highly interesting by the familiar explanations,
and the numerous diagrams which will accompa-
ny each subject
VII. Manutact,ues.-Th principal manufac-
tcring processes in use will be fully explained by
minute details, and an abundance Of beautiful en-
cravings.
VIII. Machinery and Intentions will have an
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merous appropriate engravings. =
TX. The Literary Department, independently
Of the vazious articles accompanying the illustra-
tions, will comprise original and interesting mar
ratives. contributed By tho most popular writers
Of the day, with numerous Illustrations.
Ia every respect, the ILLUSTRATED MAeA-
ziyE OF ART" will be decidedly
superior to any Masazine of the Day.
Each Monthly Part will contain at least Thirty
Superb EagrDpings four Of which will be pFintea
separately, on superGne Plate Paper.
'Phe greatest care will be unaffected in every
department Of production. The Paper viii be %
the frs, manufacture, and the Ink supplied frOEa
the celebrated Printing Ipk 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 competition. 1t will not only
be an-iniercstng family book, but rich ornament
for the drawing room table, and pleasant SON
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.