Litchfield enquirer., 1873-08-28
Prospectus for 1S73.-6th Year THE An Illustrated Monthly Journal universally admitted to be the Hsndsomest Periodical in the World.
 Representative and Champion of
 American Taste.

of the temporary timely interest characteristic of ordinary periodicals It is elegant miscellany of pure light, and graceful literature and collection of pictures the rarest specimens of artistic sk in black and white. Although each succeeding number affords ty of the Adine will be most appreciated after 1t has been Bound at the close of the year. While other ed with rivals of similar class The lidine is a unique and original lconception-aone and unapproach- ed-absolutey without competition in price charac- ter. The possessor of complete volume cannot du- pcate the quantity of fine paper and engravings in any other shape number of volumes for ten times it's cost; and then, there are the chromos, besides ART DEPARTMENT Notwithstanding the increase in the price of sub scription last Fa when The Adine its pres ent noble proportions and representative character the edition was more than doubled during the past year; proving that the American public appreciate and will support, sincere effort, in the cause of Art. The publishers, anxious to justify the ready confidence thus demonstrated have exerted themselves the most to develop and improve the work and the plans for the coming year, unfolded by the monthly is- sues will astonish and delight the most sanguine | friends of The Aldine.
 The publishers 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 greatestgenera interest avoiding such have become familiar through pho | tographs or copies of any kind.
 The quarterly tinted plates, for 1S73 will reproduce four of John s. Davis nimitabe child sketches ap- propriate to the four These plates, appear
 ing in the issues for January April July and October, would be alone worth the price of years subscrip- l tion.
 The popular feature of copiousy illustrated "Christmas' number will be continued.
 To possess such valuable epitome of the art world at cost so trifing will command the subscriptions of thousands in every section of the country; but the usefulness and attractions of The Aldine can be hanced in proportion to the numerical increase of it's supporters the publishers propose to make assurance double sure by the following unparalleled offer of PREMIUM CHROMOS FOR 1878
 Every subscriber to The Aldine who pays in advance for the year 1873, will receive, without additional | eminent pictures. "The Village Belle," and Crossing the Moor" are 14x2O nces-are printed from 26 different plates re- quring 25 impressions and tints to perfect each pie ture. The chromos sold for $30 per pair in the art stores As it is the determination of it's ductors to keep The Aldne out of the reach of com petition in every department; the chromoe will be touna sneaa Oi any snas % C1n pc offered certificate the signature of the publishers guar anteeing 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 tbe nnprecedented cbesuGess of inc nrce sor TSs Aldne tse the marvel falls little short of miracle to those best acquainted with the achievements of inventive genius and improved mechanical appan- ces. For illustrations of these chromos, see Novem- | Der issne of The Aldine).
 | THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT will continue under the care of Mir. RICHARD HEN BY sTODDARD, assisted by the best writer and po- cts of the daywho will strive to have the literature of The Adine always in keeping with it's artistic ttrac tions.
 $5 per annum, in advance with oil Chromos free. l The Aldine win, hereafter be obtainable only by subscription There will be reduced or club Ratea cash for subscriptions must be sent to the publishers direct handed to the local agent, without respons bty the publishers except in where the ttfcate given, bearing the facstmile signature of JAMES SUTTON Co.
 | AGENTS WANTED. Any person, wishing to act permanently as Q local agent will receive full and prompt information by ap 1 plying to
 l JAMES SUTTON & co. Publishers, | 5S Maiden Lane. NeyY