The Van Buren press., 1873-07-22

THE Aiding, while issued with all the regularity
has none ofthe temporary or timely interest chsrac-
teristc of ordinary periodicals. 1t is an elegant
miscellany Of pure, Light, and graceful literature ;
ahd eeifGton Of PICTURES the tare't ,Rerlmens Of
succeeding number affords fresh pleasure TO its
friends, the real value and beauty Of The Adne will
be most appreciated after il has been bound up at
the close of the year. While other publ ieatious may
claim superior chCapncss, as compared with rivals
of similar class, The Aldine is unique and orgi
nal conctption-alonc AID unapproac ched-absolutc-
ly without competition in price character. The
possessor Of complete vQ Qlumc cannot duplicate tho
quantity of fine paper and engrayiHgs in any other
shape number ofyolumes for TN timss ts co-; and
hen there are IN" ciromos, bcs'desH
ART DEPARTNENr.
Notwithstanding the increase in the price Of sub.
scripton last Fal when Tho Aldine ars.Gc! ia
present noble proportions and reproscuta.'I char
acter the edition was more than doubled iUrIng The
past year; proving that the American pull alpro-
ciate, and will support sincere effort in tho cause
Of Art. The publishers anxious to justify the ready
confidence thus demonstrated, have cXortct them
solVOs to the utmost to develop and improve the
work and the plans for the coming year. .. urold-
ed by the monthly issues, will astouish and del ght
even the most sauguiUc friends ofIhe Aldine.
The publishers are authorized tonnnounce designs
from many 0l the most eminent artists Of America
IN addition, The Aldino will reproduce examples
Of tho beet iore gn masters, selected with view to
the highest artistic success and greatest general in
lerest; AVOIDING such as have becomo familiar
through photographs, or copies of any kind
The quarterly tinted plates, for S73. viii reproduce
four Of John Davis nmtablc child sketches, ap-
propriate to the four seasons These plates, appear
ing in the issues for January April July and 0cto-
Der, would be alone worth the price Ola years sub
scrlptOn.
The popular feature Of n copiou.ly illustrated
" Christmas number will be continued
To possess such valuable epitome Of the art
world at a cost so trlnlng, VIII command the sub.
scrpons of thousands in every section of the
try but, as the usefulness and ATTRACTIONS Of The
Aldine can be enhanced, in proportion TO the num-
erica increase of its supporters, the publishers pro-
pose to make assurance double sure, by the fol
lowing unparalleled offer Of
PREMIUM CHRosos yoR 1873.
Every subscriber to The Aldine. who pays in ad-
vance for tho year 1873, will receive, without addi-
uonal change. pair of beautiful oil chromos, after
J, J. Hill the eminent English painter, The pic
are printed from p different plates requiring 2j
impressions and tints TO perfect each picture. The
same chromos are sold for $50 per pair, in tho art
to keep The Aldine oo Of the reach of competition
in every department, the chromos will be found cor
respondingly ahead Of any that can be offered by
other periodicals. Every subscriber will receive a
certificate, over the signature of the publishers,
guaranteeing that the chromos delivered shall be
equal to the samples furnished the agent, or the
money will be refunded. The distribution Of pictures
Of this grade, free to the subscribers to five dollar
periodical. vii mark an epoch in the hstoryof Art
and considering the unprecedented chcGpness ofthc
price for The Adinc itself. the marvel falls little
short Of miracle even to those best acquainted with
the achievements OF inventive genius and improved
mechanical appliances. For illustrations of these
chromos, see November issue Of The Aldine)
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will 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
Aldinc always in keeping with ic artistic attractions
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