The Van Buren press., 1873-03-04

NOT FOR SALE IN BOOK OR NEWS STORES.
The ALDIxE, while issued with all the regu arity,
has Of the temporary or timely interest charac.
teristic of ordinary periodicals. 1t IS an elegant
and collection of pictures the rarest specimens Of
artistic skill, in black and white; although each
friends the real value and beauty of The Aldine will
be most appreciated after it has been bound up at
the close of the year. While other publications may
claim superior cheapness, as compared with rivals
of similar class, The Aldine is unique and orei-
nal conception -alone and unapproac hed-absolnte-
y without competition in price or character. The
possessor of . complete volume cannot duplicate the
quantity of fine page and s1srsynG W M IN H. any o.hs{
then, there are the chr0mos, 6os,fes!
ART DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding the increase in the price Of sub
scription last Fal when The Aldine assumed ito
present noble proportions and rerresentatve char.
astsr the ed9n wf. or, than doubled dG,ns the
cate, and will support, sincere effort in the cause
of Art. The publishers anxious to justify the ready
confidence thus demonstrated, have exerted them
selves to the utmost to develop and improve the
work and the plans for the coming year, as unfold
ed by the monthly ,;ms, VIII ast99ish Ana delight
The publishers are authorized to announce designs
from many of the most eminent artists of America.
Of the best foreign masters. selected with view to
the highest artistic success, and greatest general in
tterest;, avoiding such as have become familiar
The quarterly tinted plates, for lS73 will repreducs
four of John 5. Davis inimitable child dsketches Rp-
propriste to the four seasons These patcs, appear
ing in the issues for January, April July and Oeto-
ber would be alone worth the price of years sub
The popular feature Of a copiously illustrated
Christmas number will be continued.
To possess such valuable epitome Of the Art
world at cost tritling, will command the sub
,crptons of thousands in every section of the conn
try but. as the usefulness and attractions of The
ercai Increase Of it, supporters the publishers pro-
pose to make " assurance double sure by the iol"
lowing unparalleled ofor Of
PREMIUM oHRoxos FOR 1873
Every subscriber to The Adinc, who pays in ad
tional change pair Of beautiful oil chromos, after
J. Hill The eminent Ensslh P"ntsIIi Go 5s
are printed from 2j different plates, requiring 25
Impressions and tints to perfect each picture The
same chromos are sold for w per PAT, in the art
to keep The Aidne out of the reach of competition
in every department. the chromos will be found s9r.
other periodicals. Every subscriber will receive a
certificate, over the signature Of the publishers
equal to the samples furnished the agent. or the
money will be refunded Tho distribution Of pictures
Of this grade free to the subscribers to five dollar
periodical, will mark an epoch in the historyof Art
and considering the unprecedented cheapneS Of the
price for The Aldine itself, the marvel falls little
short of miracle even to those best acquainted with
the achievements of inventive genius and improved
mechanical appliances, tFor illustrations of these
chromos. see November issue of The Aldinc)
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under the care of Mr.. Richard Henry
Stoddard, assisted by the bost writer. and poets Of
the day who will strive to have the literature Of The
Aldine always in keeping with itc artistic attractions
TERMS
S. per annum, in advance, with Oil Chromos free.
The Aldne will, hereafter, he obtainabe only by
subscription. There will be no reduced or club rate;
cash for subscrpo must be sent to the publishers
direct, or handed to the local agent, wiom respons
blity 10 The publishers, except in whore the
tfcnte is given. bearing the fac sm'le signature Of
JAMES SUTroN K Co.
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Any person, wishing to act permanently as local
applying to "
ES SUTTON & CO.. Publisher.
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