The Van Buren press., 1873-01-21

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THE ALDINE, while issued with all the regularity,
has of the temporary or timely interest eharac-
teristic of ordinary periodicals. 1t is an elegant
miscellany of pure, light, and graceful literature ;
artistic skill in black and White Al,Roush each II
succeeding number affords fresh pleasure to its
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Ct similar class, The Aldne is unique and orgi-
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ly without competition in price or character. The
posses!,or Of complete volume cannot duplicate the
quantity OF hnc paper and engravngs IN any other
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then, there are the chromos. besides!
ART DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding the increase in the price Of sub
scription last Fai when The Aldne assumed its
| acter the edition more than doubled during the
past year; proving that the American public appre-
of Art The publishers anxious to justify the ready
confidence thus demonstrated, have cxer,ed them
selves to the utmost to develop and improve the
work and the plans for the coming year. as unfold
ed by the monthly issues will astonish and delight
even the most sansuine friends, ofThe Allne.
The publishers are authorized to announce design.
from many of the most eminent artists Of America.
In addition, The Aldinc will reproduce examples
of the best foreign masters selected W. tn view to
the highest artistic success and greatest general in
| terest; avoiding such as have become familiar.
shT9nsh phGoigraras or copies Of any ki1d
four of John s. Davis inimitabc child sketches, ap-
proprate to the four seoson. These plates appear
Der. would be alone worth the price of years sub
scrpton
| The popular feature Of a copiously illustrated
| " Christmas " number will be continued
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world at a cost so trifng, will command the sub
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try: but as the usefulness and attractions of The
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vance for the year 1873, will receive, without addi-
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price for The Aldinc itself, the marvel falls little
short of miracle. even to those best acquainted with
the achievements Of inventive genius aud improved
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THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under tho care Of Mr. Richard Henry
Stodlard. assisted by the best writer's and poets of
the day who will strive to have the literature of The
Aldinc always in keeping 18th tc artistic attractions
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