The Van Buren press., 1873-07-01
NJ. LYNCH.


The AlplNT, while issued with all the regularity
has none ofthe temporary or timely interest chsrsc-
eristc Of ordinary periodicals. It is an elegant
miscellany of pure light, and graceful literature
and a collection Of pictures, the rarcst specimens OF
artistic skill. in black and white. Although each
succeeding number affords fresh pleasure to i,
friends, the real value and beauty Of The Adnc will
be most appreciated after it has been bound up at
the close of the year. While other publications may
of similar class The Aldine is unique and origi.
nal conception-alone and unapproached absolute.
ly without competition in price or character. The
poSsessor Of complete volume cannot duplicate the
quantity of fine paper and engrayings in any other
shape number ofvoumcs for ten hlaes Us ana
them there are the citrom0s, bcstdes!
ART DEPARTMENT.
NotNithstandjng the incgrsnso il the price ofsub
present noble proportions and representative char.
acter, the edition was than doubled during the
past year; proving that the American public apprc.
ciate, and will support sincere effort in the cause
of Art. The publishers anxious to justify the ready
confidence thus demonstrated, have eNertcd them
selves to the utmost to develop and improve the
work; and the plans for the coming year, a. unfold
ed by the monthly issues, will astonish and delight
even the most sauguine friends ofThe Aldinc.
The publishers are authorized to announce designs
from many of the most eminent artists Of America.
In addition, The Aldine will reproduce examples
OF the best foreign masters, selected with view "a
the highest artistic success and greatest general in
tersst; avoiding such as have become familiar,
through photographs, or copies Of any kind
The quarterly tinted plates for 1873. will reproduce
four of John ;. Davis inimitablc Ghldskctehes, mp
Pr be 10 o". tme @ te Gdp&6Sf &
Dor, would be alone worth the price Of years sub
scElpuon.
The popular feature Of a copously illustrated
christmas " number viii be continued.
To possess such valuable eptomo Of the ar
world Mt cost so triiing, will command the sub
scriptione of thousands in every section Of the coun
try but, as the usefulness and attractions Of Tht
Aldino can be enhanced in proportion 70 the mum
ercal increase Of its supporters, the publishers pro
pose to make assurance double sure, " by the fol
lowing unparalleled offer Of
PREMIUM cHRoHos foR 1873.
Every subscriber to The Aldne. who pays in nd
vance for the year lS3, will receive without addt
tional change pair of beautiful oil chromos. afte
j. j. Hill, the eminent English painter. The pic
lures entitled The Village Belle are lfx2Q inche
arc printed from D different plates requiring ,
impressions and tnts TO perfect each picture Th'
same chromos are sold for $50 per pair, in the ar
stores. As it is the determination of its conductor
to keep The Aldinc out of the reach of competition
in every department, the chromos will be found cor
rcspondingiy ahead of any that can be offered b,
other periodicals. Every subscriber will receive
certificate, over the signature Of the publishers
0udranteetn0 that the chromos delivered shall bt
money will be refunded The distribution of pictures
of this grade, free to the subscribers to five doa
and, considering the unprecedented cheapncss of thu
| price for Tho Aldne itself the marvel falls LITTLE
short of miracle even to those best acquainted will
mechanical appliances. tFor Illustrations of these
chromos, see November issue of The Aldtnc)
rHs LITERARY DEPARTMENT
VIII continue under the care OF Mr, Richard Henry
Stoddard, assisted by the best writer's and poets OF
the day, who will strive to have the literature Of The
Adne always in keeping with itc artistic attractions
TERMS:
S. per annum, in advance, with Oil Chromos free.
The Aldine will, hereafter, be obtanable only by
subscription. There will be no reduced or club rate;
cash for subscriptions must be sent to the publishers
dpct or handed to the local agent. tcboW reponsi-
tnHD 10 hc pubtshTs except in whore the GER
uheate is given bearing the fac simiie signature Of
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ES SUTTON CO.. Publishers
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