The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-12-12
PROSPECTUS for 1e73-Sixth Year
THE AIDINE,

An Illustrated Monthly Journal, universally ad
m;tted to be the Handsomest Periodical in tht
World. Representative and Champion o.
American Taste. "..
Not for Sale by Book or Neacs Stores.
THEALDLNE, while issued with all the re
pularity, has none Of the temporary or h7aely In
tercst characteristic Of ordinary periodicals.
is anelegant miscellany Of pure, light, ant
graceful literature; and q collection OF pictures
the rarest specimens Of artistic skill, IN blaci
and white Although each succeeding number
affords fresh pleasure to its friends, the rea
va,me and beauty of THE ALDLNE will bs
most appreciated after it has been boud up ai
the close of the year. While other publications
NAV claim superia cheapness, as compared with
rivals of O similar class, THE ALDINE is
UNIQUE and original conception-alone and un'
approached-absolutely without competition IN
price or character. -- 5....-...
ART DEPARTMENT.
notwithstanding the increase in price Of sub
scription last Fall, when nTHE:ALDINE assum-
cd its present noble proportions and representa-.
tives character the edition ras more thdn donofea
during the past year; proving that the American
nublic appellate, and will support, sincere ef-
fort in the cause of Art. The. And the plans
for the coming year, as unfolded by the monthly
;ssues will astonish and delight even the most
saneuine friends of THE ALDLNE.
The publishers are authorized to announce
designs from many of the most eminent artists OF
America. m
In addition, THE ALDLNE will reproduc
examples of the best foreign masters, selected
with view to the highest ARTISTIC success and
greatest general interest; avoiding such as have
become familiar, through photographs, or copies
of any kind. -,
The quarterly tinted plates, for 1873 will re-
produce four Of John s. Davis immitable enid
sketches, Appropriated to the four seasons These
nlates. appearing In the issues for January,
April, July, and October, would be alone worth
the price Of years subscription, ;.
The popular feature of copiously illustrate
ed christmas number will be continued.
The publishers propose to make assurance
double sure" by the following unparalleled offer
PREMIUM CHROMOS FOR 1873.
Every subscriber to THE ALDLNE, who
pays in advace for the year 1878, will receive,
without additional charge, pair OF beautiful
oil chrcrios after ]. ]. Hill, the eminent Enslish
nainter The Pictures, entitled 'sThe Village
Belle" and "Crossing the Moor" are 1920
inches-are printed from 25 different plates,
requiring 25 Impressions and tints to perfect
each picture. The same chromos are sold for
$50 per pair, in the art stores. AS 1t is the de-
termination of itsrconductors te keep THE Ar
DINE out of the reach of fcompetition in every
department, the chromos will be found CORES
pondinply ahead Of any that can he offered by,
other periodicals.. The distribution of pictures
of this grade, free to the Subscribers to q FIVE
dollar periodical, will mark an epoch in the his
tory of Art; and, considering the unprecedent-
ed cheapness Of the pricefor THE ALDLNE it
self. Tie marvel fails ittIe short OF miracle,
even 70 those best acquainted with the achieve
ments ofinventive genius and Improved mechani
cal appliances For Illustrations Of these
cbromos, see November issue OF THE Ar
DLNE.)
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT.
will continue under the care of Mr.. RICHARD
HENRY STODDARD, assisted by the best writ
ers and poets of the day, who will strive to
have the literature of THE 'ALDLNE always in
keeping with its artistic attractions.
TERMS.
per annum, in advance, with Oil Chromos
free.
THE ALDLNE will, hereafte, be obtainable
only by subscription. There will be no reduced
or club rate cash for subscriptions must be
sent to the publishers direct, or handed to the
local agent, sOhout responsibility 10 the pudhshrrs,
except in cases where the certificate is gwen.
bearing the facsimile signature OF JAMES sUr-
TON & Co.
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