The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-12-05
Prospectus for 1e73-Sixth Year
THE ALDINE.

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An illustrated Monthly Journal, universally ad
mitted to be the,Handsomest Periodicalin the
World -ARepresentative and champion Of
American Taste.
Not for Sale 6y Book or Neacs Stores.
THE ALDLNE, while issued with all the re-
gularity, has noneof the temporary Or tinasly in.
terest Characteristic Of ordinary periodicals. II
is anelegant miscellany of pure, light, and
graceful literature; and collection Of pictures,
the rarest specimens Of artistic skill, in black
and white Although each succeeding number
affords . fresh pleasure to its friends, the real
value and beauty of THE ALDLNE will be
most appreciated after it has been -boud up at
the close Of the year. While other publications
may claim superia cheapness, as compared with
rivals of q similar class, THE ALDLNE is q
UNIQUE and original conception-alone and un-
approached-absolutely without competition in
price or character.
w. .~esse Art DEPARTMENT. = { Z
IL Notwithstanding the increase in price Of CUB
scription last Fall, when THE ALDINE assum-
ed its present noble proportions and representa-
tives character, the edition, pas more than doubled
during the past year; proving that the American
public appellate, an, will support, sincere eff
fort in the cause of Art. The. And the plans
for the coming year, as unfolded by the monthly
issues, will astonish and delight even the most
sanguine friends of THE ALDINE.
The publishers are authorized to announces
designs from many-of the most eminent artists Of
Insddition; THE ALDLNE WIN '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, 5hrough photographs, orcopies
Of any End Z a < ~ . =
The quarterly tinted plates, for 1873 will re-
produce four of John 8. Davis inimitable child
sketches, appropriate to the four seasons. These
plates, appearing IN :thes issues for January,
April July, and October, would be alone worth
the price Of years subscription,
The popular feature Of q copiously illustrat-
ed "Christmas' number will be continued.
The publishers propose to make t'assursnce
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. Q pair Of beautiful
oil ehronios aftersJ. j. Hin, the eminent Enslish
painter. The Pictures entitled s'The Village
Belle" and "Crossing the Moor" are 14x20
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 it is the de-
termination Of itsrconductors to keep THE, AL-
DLNEout Of the reach Of competition in every
departmant, ahepchromos win be found cores
pondingly ahead ofany that can he offered by
other periodicals. The distribution Of pictures
of this grade, free to the subscribers to fve
dollar periodical, viii mark an epoch in the his
storyof ART and conEid dering the anprecedent-e
5ed cheapness Of the pricefor THE ALDLNE it.
self, the marvel falls little short Of . miracle,
even to those best acquainted with the achieve
ments ofinventive genius and Improved mechani.
cal appliances. (For illustrations Of these
chromos, see November issue Of THE ILL.,
DLNE.)
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT.
will continue under the care of Mr.. RICHARD
HENRY ST0DDARD, assisted by the best writ
have the literature of THE ALDLNE always in
keeping with its artistic attractions.
TERMS.
per annum, in advance, with Oil Chromos
%YTs0 r. free!s .EsEEE
RHE ALDLNE will, hefeafte, Ibe cbtsinable
only by subscription. There will be no reduced
or club rate; cash for subscriptions must be
sent 70, Oh publishers direct, or handed 10 the
neaf agent, responsibility 70 the pu6kshrs,
except in cases where the certificate is given,
bearing the facsimile signature Of JAMES Sur
TON g. Co.
AGENTS WANTED.
Any person, wishing to act permanently as q
local agent will receive full and promptinferma-
ton BY. .applying.to W &. - -
JAMES SUTTON & CO., Publishers,
SO Maiden Lane, New York.