The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-02-10

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LIVERY arrangement has been made l.
~ produce work Of unparalleled magni
hcence, regardless of cost.
The editor, Mr.. HAssELL, has published {
similar work in England during the pas
year, under the title Of {" Illustrated Exbib.
itor and Magazine of Art" the circulation
OF which has averaged 10000 each number
Encouraged by the success which has at
tended this enterprise, he has resolved to
present to the American public a magazine
of still higher pretentions-one, indeed
which will prove the pictorial wonder Of the
age. Each number will consist of sixty
eight pages, royal octave, printed ON the
;. finest paper. The Illustrations will be in
trusted to the first artists of the world Six
monthly parts will form a handsome volume.
The work will be so conducted as to em :
brace the greatest variety Of matter in its
various departments, upon each OF which
the highest literary talent will be employ ed
The following is brief outline of the plan
of the magazine
j. The Observation-Disclosures will abound
with picturesque representations of the most
remarkable events which have occurred in
TINS and other countries accompanied with
interesting anecdotes and details from the
pens OF the first eminent writer's of the day
This department will contain several splend-
id engravings, designed by the first artists
in the world, engraved in the highest style
of modern art
=. The men and Women Of the Age This
Department will consist Of beautifully exc
cuted portraits Of all the leading characters
OF the age, especially of those who figure on
the stage of humanity as the worlds bene.
factors. Each portrait will he accompanied
by an interesting biographical sketch
3. The wonders Of Natural History. Bot
any, and other sciences, will be developed
IN choice Engravings of Beasts Birds. Fish
es, Insects, Forest Trees, Flowers, Geologi-
cal and Fossils specimens, &C., with an ac-
comparing descriptions.
A. The triunphs of Architectural Art will
be displayed in exquisitely finished repre-
sentations Of Cathedrals, Churches, Palaces,
ana other models Of ancient and molcrn Ar
chitectural Art
3. The works Of the Great Masters, Sc.
lected from the principal Galleries Of art in
the world. In general the portrait of the
Master will be given, accompanied with a
highly finished, engraved copy Of his chef
d eurre.
8. The scientific portions will be render
ed highly interesting by the familiar expla-
nations, and the numerous diagrams, which
will accompany each subject
Z. Manufactures. The principle manu-
featuring processes in use will be fully cx-
plained 10y minute details, and an abundance
of beautiful engravings.
.. Machinery and inventions will have
due attention paid TO them, and be described
by numerous appropriate engravings.
y Ladies Workable Department will
contain rich variety Of elegant an original
patterns for various kinds of useful and or
work, with ample directions for
copying them.
10. The Literary department, independ-
emily Of the various articles accompanying
the illustrations, will comprise original and
narratives, contributed by the
most popular writers Of the day, with nu-
lBerous illustrations.
In addition TO the numerous and beautiful
incorporated in the letter press,
each number will contain four splendid en-
cravings, and printed in very superior
manner upon superfne plate paper.
In every respect the ILLUsTRATED Mag
,zINE OF Arr viii he decidedly superior to
my pictorial magazine of the day. The pa
per, the Typography, the engravings, the
literary articles, vii! far surpass its success
'ul predecessor published in England, upon
iounced by the whole public press. Six of
he monthly portions, when completed will
orm volume, which, for interest, original
ty, value and beauty, will defy competi-.
ion. 1t will not only be an interesting fam
ly book, but rich ornament for the draw
ng~room table, and pleasant companion in
The stady.
TERMS. S3 n year to Clubs of three
or more, Sc 30.
II paid in advance for twelve months, it
will be sent postage free to any part OF the
Union.
AGENTS rGnted in every torn through
,ut the United States.
Any person receiving the first number.
md canvassing with the same. will be cer-
ain of a large number of subscribers. No
lust conception can be formed of the ele
,ance and beauty of the work from merely
reading printed prospectus. The lllustra-
lions contained in each number will entail
4 cost, in drawing and engraving, of 81 500
Or So 900.
All communications relating to the work, ,
10 be addressed to
ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY,
Publisher,
II Spruce st y. Y.
Countrv norers insortinr tho above