The Van Buren press., 1873-04-29

NOT FOR SALE IN BOOK OR NEWS STORES,
THE ALHfSE, while issued with all the regularity
has none Of the temporary timely interest charac
teristc of ordinary periodicals. 1t is an eegan
miscellany of pure, light and graceful literature
and coGgtion . Of pictures the Tares ,Rec@ens
succeeding number affords fresh pleasure to it
friends, the rcal value and beauty ofThe Aldine will
be most appreciated after it has been bound up al
claim superior chcapnCss, as compared with rival,
of similar class, The Aldine is unique and orgi.
nal conccptiOH-alOne and unapproachcd- absolute.
ly without competition ip price character. The
possessor Of complete volume cannot duplicate tho
quantity Of fine paper and engravngs in any other
shape or number ofyolumes for ten times is cost and
then, there are the chromos, besides!
ART DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding the increase in the price Of sub.
scription last Fal when The Aldnc assumed it,
present noble proportions and representative char
past year; proving that the American public appro.
ciate, and will support, sincere effort in the
Of Art The publishers anxious to Justify the ready
confidence thus demonstrated, have exorted them
selves to the utmost to develop and improve the
work; and the plans for the coming year, unfold
cd by the monthly issues, will ast9nish and delight
even the most sangUinc friends ofThe Aldine
The publishers arc authorized toannouncc 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 to
the highest artistic success, and greatest general in
terest; avoiding such NJ have become familiar,
through photographs, or copies Of any kind
The quarterly tinted plates, for 1873, will reproduce
four ofJohn 5. Davis inimitable child sketches ap-
propratc to the Scason. These plates, appear
ing in the issues for January, April July and Octo-
Der, would be alone worth the price Off years sub
ScuptOn.
The popular feature of a copiously illustrated
Christmas - number will be continued.
To possess such valuable cpitomc Of the art
world at cost so triiling, will command the sub
scrptons Of thousands in every section of the coun-
try but, as the usefulness and attractions of Tho
Aldinc can be enhanced, in proportion to the mum
erica increase Of It's supporters the Publishers pro
pose to make assurance double sure, " by the fol
lowing unparalleled offer Of
PRFNICM CHRoMos FOR 1873
Every subscriber to The Aldnc. who pays in i'd
vance for the year 1873, will receive, without add-
tional change, pair of beautiful oil chrOmCS after
j. j. Hill, the eminent English painter. The pic
turos. entitled The Village Belle are l4x2O inches
are printed from p different plates, requiring q
impressions and tints to perfect each picture. The
same chromos sold for $50 per pair, in the art
stores As i the determination Of its conductors
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 a
certificate, over the signature of the publishers,
0udranfeeiHg 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 will mark an epoch in the hstoryOf Art
and, considering the unprecedented cheapne:s ofthc
price for The Aldno itself, the marvel falls little
short of miracle to those best acquantc ted with
the achievements of inventive genius and improved
mechanical appliances. tFOr illustrations of these
chromOs, see November issue Of The Aldine)
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under the care of Mr.. Richard Henry
Stoddard insisted by the best writers and poets Of
the day, who will strive to have the literature of The
Adnc always in keeping with itc artistic attractions
TERMS:
S per annum, in advance, with Oil Chromos free.
Tho Aldino will, hereafter. be obtainabc only by
There will be no reduced or club rate;
cash for subscriptions must be sent to the publishers
direct, or handed to the local agent, Uh0W rcpoHsi-
bHiU 10 the publishers, except in whore the
tihcatc is given bearing the fac sime signature Of
J JAgEs SUTTON Il Co.
AGENTS WANTED.
Any porson, wishing to act permanently as local
agent will receive full and prompt information by
applying to
Es SUTTON a CO., Publishers,
IS Maiden Lane, New York.