The Van Buren press., 1872-11-26
Prospectus for l873.- Sixth Var,
THE ALDlNE, re-
An illustrated Monthly Jourr1, uns
rersaiy odmitted TO be he lofnd-
somsst Periodical IN hs r,md
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has ST sa sssan
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and a collection Of pictures, the sPeeimehs q
artistic skill, in black and iaeI hlthouph each
succeeding number affords frrorp 70 ~,
friends. the real value and beaut me hluine VII,
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the close of the year While othdpubiieati9ns may
claim superior chcapness, as cof,rareu WIN TYNE
OF similar class The Aldine is hdnique and origi-
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shape or number ofvoumes for e. fiBio- Hs cos" ana
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ART DEPARrNF,r.
Notwithstanding the increase In the price OF sub
,cription last fal when The Adne assumed its
acter, the edition Was more tKn doubled during the
past year; proving that tho American public appre-
ciate and will support sincere effort in the cause
Of Art The publishers anxious TO iustify the ready
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work; and the plans for the coming year, ~ unfold
cd by the monthly 'i"S S a,sgS hs ae sRa
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from many Of the most eminent artists OF America.
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thrensh photographs, or copies of any kind
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proprae to the four seasons These plates, appear
ng in the issues for January April July, and 6cto-
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