Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1873-02-20
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TIE ALDINE, whilo issued with oil tho
:esulArlty' mas mono of the temporary or timely
interest characteristic Of ordinary periodicals.
1t IL an elegant miscellany Of pure, light. and
graceful literature; and q collection Of pic-
lures the rarest specimens Of artistic skill, in
o'ack ana white. Although each succeeding
numoer AFFORDS fresh pleasure to its friends,
inc real value and beauty Of THE ALDINE
wh 90 most appreciated after it has hccn
oound up at tho close of tho year. While
other publications. may claim superior cheap
ness, "a compared with rivals Of similar
Glass; 1HE ALDINE is = unique and original
c"ncePton-al and uuappDached-abso
lute'y without competition in price or charac.
ttr. Inc posscssor of complete volume can
not duplicate the quantity Of fine paper and
engravings in any other shape or humber of
volumes for te" times ito cost and then, there
are the chromos, dcsidcs!
ART DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding tho increase in the price Of
subscription last Fall, when THE AiDINE
assumed its present noble proportions and
representative character, tho edition was more
thu" do"bted during the past year; proving
that the American public appreciate, and vii
support, . sincere effort in the cause Of Art
The publishers, anxious to justify the ready
confidence thus demonstrated, have exerted
themselves to tho utmost to develop and i'm
prove the work and the plans for the coming
year, as unfolded by tue monthly issues, will
astonish and delight oven tho most sanguiuc
friends Of THE ALDINE.
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 to the highest artistic success, and
greatest general interest; avoiding such as
have become familiar, through photographs.
Or copies Of any kind.
The quarterly tinted plates, for 1873. will
reproduce four of John S. Davis inimitabls
child-sketchcs, appropriate to the four seasons
These plates, appearing in the issues of Janu-
ary, April, July, and October, would lie alone
worth tho price Of years subscription.
The popular feature Of copic usly iilustrat.
! ed "Christmas number will be continued.
To possess such = valuable epitome Of the ART
world, at cost so triAing, will command thu
| subscriptions Of thousands in every section OF
tho country; but, as the usefulness and attrac
lions Of THE ALDINE can be enhanced, i,
proportion to the numerical increase Of it:
supporters, the publishers propose to max.
assurance doubly sure" by the following un.
parallelcd offer OF
PREMIUM CHROMOs FOR 1873.
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| Every subscriber to THE ALDINE. who
pays in advance for the year 1873, will receive
without additional charge, pair Of chromos
after j. J. Hill, tie eminent English painter
The pictures, entitled "rhe Village Belle,
and Crossing the Moor" arc 14x2O inches
are printed on Is different plates, requiring
70 Impressions and tints to perfect each pic
turc. The Same chromos arc sold for $50 pei
pair in the art stores. As it is the determine
ton of its conductors to keep THE ALDL4yi
out OF tho reach Of competition in every de-
partment, the chromos will be found cores
ponding:y ahead Of any that can be offered BY
| other periodicals. Every subscriber will ro
ceive certificate, over the signature Of tn,
publishers, guaranteeing that the chrome.
| delivered shall be equal to the samples furnish
ed the agent, or the money will be refunded
The distribution Of pictures Of this grade, fire.
to the subscribers to u five dollar periodical
will mark an epoch i'll the history Of Art; and
considering the unprecedented cEeapncss q
the price for TYE ALDINE itself, tho marve
falls little short Of miracle even to thos,
best acquainted with tho achievements of in
ventivc genius and approved mechanical appli
anccs. For il ustrations Of these chromos, SCI
November issue Of THE ALDINE.)
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under the care Of Mn RlcuARI
HENRY STopDARD, assisted by the best writers
and poets Of the day, who will strive to have
the literature of TIE ALDINE always in
keeping with its artistic attractions.
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