The Van Buren press., 1872-12-24
Prospectus for l873.- Sixth Year.
THE ALDlNE,
An Wustratcd NonMy Joaynal, uni-
rersai'y odmited to be Tie Usnd
Jomest Psricdfcai IN the u oyid
Il Representdheo ami Cham
pion. Of Ameiican
Taste
NOT FOR SALE IN BOOK OR NEWS ST0RtS.

has none Of the temporary or timely interest charac-
teristie of ordinary periodicals 1t is an elegant
miscellany of pure, light and graceful literature ;
and collection Of pictures, the tares specimens of
artistic skill, in black and white, Although each
succeeding number affords a fresh pleasure to its
friends, the real value and beauty OF The Aldne will
be most appreciated after il has been bound up at
the cl osc of the year While other publications. may
clnim superior cheapness, as compared with rivals
ora similar class, The Aldine is unique and org-
nal conception alone and uHpproHched-ahsOute-
ly " ithout competition in price character. The
posses.or Of complete volume cannot duplicate the
qunntty of tine paper and engrayings in any other
shape OF number Of volumes for tn ta,cs It's cost .i
h,a, Acre are tic chromos, besides!
ART DEPARrNENT.
Notwithstanding the increase in the price Of sub.
.erpton last Fal when The Aldine assumed its
present noble proportions and representative char
aeter, the edition was more than doubled during the
past year; proving that tho American public apprc-
ciate and will support, sincere effort in the cnuse
Of Art. The publishers anxious to justify the ready
/ confidence thus demonstrated have eXertod them
| selves TO the utmost TO develop and improve the
work; and the plans for the coming year, Rs unfold
ed 10y the monthly Issues Will astonsh and delight
even the most sanguine friends The Aldiuc
The publishers are authorized TO announce designs
| from many OF the most eminent artists OF America.
In addition, The Aldinc will reproduce examples
of the best foreign masters, selected with view to
the highest artistic success, and greatest general in
| terest; avoiding such as have become familiar,
through photographs or copies OF any kind
four of John = Davis inimitable child sketches ap-
proprsle to the four seasons These plates, appear
ber would be alone worth the price of years sub
scIiptIon.
The popular feature Of copiou>ly illustrated
l"Chrisl lmas " number will be continued.
To possess such valuable epitome of the art
,eription. OF thousands in every section Of the coHn
try but. as the usefulness and attractions of The
Adine can be enhanced, in proportion 10 the mum.
erical increase of its supporters the Publishers pro-
pose to make assurance double sure, " by the tul
lowing unparalleled offer of
rRrMlCu cHRoMos foH 1873
Every subscriber 10 The Aldinc who pays in ad
nr np ~ utth adj
tonal change, pair of beautiful oil chromos after
, .hG HWiosHi nv EasIi,h PainisT lRs Pic
--arc printed from % different plates, requiring .
impressions and tints TO perfect each picture, Tn,
stores. A. il is the determination Of rs conductor
to keep The Aldine GU! of the reach Of competition
respondingly ahead OF any that can be offered b!
other periodicals. Every subscriber will receive
certificate, over the signature of the publishers
guaranteeing that the chromos delivered shall b,
equal TO tho samples furnished the agent. or th
money viii be refunded The distribution Of picture
Of this grade, free TO the subscribers to five dolla
periodical will mark an epoch in the hstoryof Art
and, considering the unprecedented cheapncss of th
price Cor The Adnc itself. the marvel falls it'll
short Of miracle even TO those best acquainted will
the qchieYcmenls of inventive genius and improve,
chfomos, zee November issue OF The AldmeD
TINS LIrERARY DEPARTMENT
p will continue under the care of Mr.. Richard Hcnr
sioddnrd. assisted by the best writer's aud poets
the day who will strive have the literature of Tn
Adine always in keeping with itc artistic
TBRGs;
s. per annum, in advance with Oil Chromos free
The Alline will, hereafter. he obtainable only b
subscription. There will be reduced or club rate
cash for subscriptions must be sent TO the Publisher
direct. or banded to the local agent rhom rsponsi
bifD 10 he publishers, except in where the Ger
thcate is given. bearing the fac simii~ signature
I JAMS SUTTON a Co.
AGENTS WANTED.
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, ES SUTTON a CO., Publishers,
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