The Van Buren press., 1873-07-29
MOI EOR SALE IN BOOK OR NEWS SHORES.


miscellany Of pure, light, and graceful literature
and collection Of pictures, the rarcst specimens Of
artistic skill, in black and white; Although. each
succeeding number affords q fresh pleasure TO its
friends the real value and beauty OF The Aldinc will
be most appreciated atter 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 q unique and origi-
nal conccpton-alone and unappronch hed-absolntc-
ly without competition in price or character Tho
possessor of complete volume cannot duplicate the
quantity Of fine paEer and engraving' in any other
shape number of volumes for t tBes its cast and
then, tbcrC are the cbrop0s, b's'doai
AIT DEPARTMENT.
Misunderstanding the increase in the price Of sub
scriptiuu last tal whom The hldino assumed its
present noble PROPORTIONS and rGprgs,GntatiyG char
clate and will support, sincere effort in the cause
of Art The publishers, anxious TO justify the ready
confidence thus demons trated, have eNGrted them
selves to the utmost h develop and improve the
work; and the plans for the coming year, unfold
ed by the monthly issues, will astonjsh and delight
even the most ssnguine friends ofTho Aldinc
The publishers are authorized to announce designs
from many of the most eminent artists of America.
In addition, The AldiHe will reproduce examples
Of the best foreign masters, selected with view to
the highest artistic success and greatest general in
tcrest; avoiding such rs have become familiar,
through photographs. or copies of any kind
The quarterly tinted plates for lST3 will reproduce
four Of John ;. Davis nimitable child sketches ap-
ing in the issues for January, April July and Octo-
ber would be alone worth the price of a years sub
] ScTlptlOn.
The popular feature Of copiou.ly illustrated
Christmas " number will be continued.
To possess such a valuable epitomc Of the art
world at a cost so trlng will command the sub.
scriptions of thousands in every section of the
try but, the usefulness and attractions of The
Aldnc can be enhanced. in proportion to the mum.
pose to make assurance double sure" by the fol.
lowing unparalleled offer Of
PREMIUM cHRoaos foR 1873
Every subscriber to The Aldinc who pays in ad
vance for the year 1873 will receive, without add
tional change pa ir of beautiful oil ohromos after
j. j. Hill, the eminent English painter. The pic
lures, entitled The Village Belle are ix2Oinchc.
are printed from . different plates, requiring 2
impressions and tnts TO perfect each picture. The
same chromos are sold for $50 per pair, in the art
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
respondingly ahead Of any that can be offered by
other periodicals. Every subscriber will receive q
certificate. over the signature of the publishers
guaranteeing that the chromos delivered shall be
money will be refunded. The distribution Of picture.
Of this grade free to the subscribers five dollar
periodical will mark an epoch in the historyof Art
price for The Aldinc itself the marvel falls little
short of miracle, even to those best acquainted with
the achievements ofinventivc genius and improved
mechanical appliances. Hor illustrations Of these
chromos, sec November issue of The Aldnc,
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will con tinuc 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
Adno always in kccpingwith ltc artistic attractions
TERMS;
Is per annum, in advance, with Oil Chromos free.
The Aldine will hereafter, be obtainablc only by
subscription. There will be reduced or club rate
cash for subscriptions must be sent to the publishers
droct. or handed to the local agent vithpm rcspoHsi
btLV 10 c publishers, except in cases whore the GER
thcatc is given bearing the fac sipiic signature Of
JAMES SUTToN Co,
AGENTS WANTED.
Any person, wishing to act permanently ns locol
agent, will receive full and prompt information By
applying to
Es SUTTON a CO., Publishers,
s. Maiden Lane New York