The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-11-07

An Illustrated Monthly Journal, universally ad-
mitted to be the Handsomest Periodicalfin the
World. ARepresentatire and Champion Of
American Taste. .... - '. +aE s.
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terest Characteristic Of ordinary periodicals.. II
is anelegant miscellany Of pure, light, and
graceful literature; and collection Of pictures,
the rarest specimens Of artistic skin, in black
and white. Although each succeeding number
affords fresh pleasure to it's friends, the real
value and beauty OF TIE ALDINE will BE-
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the close Of the year. While other publications
may claim superia cheapness, ~ compared with
rivals of q similar class, THE ALDLNE is .
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ART DEPARTMENT. 49,
Notwithstanding the increase in price Of sub
scription last Pail, when THE ALDLNE assum-
ed its present noble proportions and representa-
during the past year; proving that the American
public appreciate, and will support, q sincere ef.
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 ALDLNE.
The publishers are authorised to announce
designs from many Of the most eminent artists Of
America. ..
In addition, THE ALDLNE will reproduce
examples fthe 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. ..l
The quarterly tinted plates, for 1878 will re-
produce four Of John s. Davis inimitable child
sketches, appropriated to the four seasons These
plates appearing IN the issues for January,
April, July, and October, would be alone worth
the price Of years subscription,
The popular feature Of . copiously illustrat-
cd :.Christmas" number will be continued.
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PREMIUM CHRoMos FOR 1873.
Every subscriber to THE ALDLNE, who
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without additional charge, a pair Of beautiful
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painter. The Pictures, entitled "The Village
Belle" and "Crossing the Moor" are l4x 20
inches-are printed from rs different plates,
requiring 25 impressions and tints to perfect
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self, the marvel falls little short Of miracle,
even to those best acquainted with the achieve
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cal appliances. For illustrations Of these
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DLNE.)
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT.
will continue under the care Of Mr.. RICHARD
HENRY STODDARD, assisted by the best writ
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have the literature of THE ALDINE always in
keeping with it's artistic attractions.
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