The Van Buren press., 1873-07-08


succeeding number affords fresh pleasure to its
friends the real value and beauty The Alducwill
be most appreciated after it has been bound mp at
the close of the year. While other publications may
claim superior chcHpnCss, as compared with rivals
Of similar class, The Alline is unique and origi-
nal conccption-alone and approachcd-absolutc-
y without competition in price or character. The
possessor Of complete volume cannot duplicate the
quantity Of hnc paper ana enErayugs IN any other
thcn thorc are the chromo', besi60s!
ART DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding the increase in the price Of sub.
scriPuon Igst Fal when The Aldiue assumed IT,
actcr 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 cycrted them
selves to the utmost to develop and improve the
work; and the plans for the coming year, a unfold
ed by the monthly issues will astoniSh aud delight
even the most sanguinc friends ofThe Aldinc,
The publishers are authorized to announce designs
from many of the most eminent artists of America.
In addition. The Aldinc will reproduce examples
Of the best foreign masters, selected with view TO
the highest artistic success and greatest general in
terest; avoiding such as have become familiar,
through photographs, or copies Of any kind
The quarterly tinted plates, for 1873, will reproduce
four of John :. Davis inimitable chidsketchcs, APP
pronriate to the tourSeasons These plates, appear
Der, would be alone worth the price of years sub
srripuon.
Christmas number will be continued.
TO possess such valuable epitomo Of the art
world at o cost so uininE, will command the sub
criptons Of thousands in every section Of the comn
try but, rs the usefulness and attractions of The
Aldine can be enhanced, in proportion TO the num-
pose to make assurance double sure, " by the fol
lowing unparalleled offer Of
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vance for tho year 1873, will receive, without addi
j. j. Hill! the cWinGnt R Enssh PanteT I9o pic.
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periodical will mark an epoch in the historyof Art
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the achievements Of inventive genius and improved
mechanical appliances dor Illustrations Of these
chromos, see November issue of The AldincJ
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under the care of Mr. Richard Henry
Stoddard, assisted by the best writer. and poets of
the day who will strive 10 have the Literature Of The
Aldine always in keeping with itc artistic attractions
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