The Van Buren press., 1873-08-05
NJ. LYNCH.
sNoT FOR SALE IN BOOK OR NEWS STORES.


THE ALpIvE while issued with all the regularity,
has none sfthe temporary or timely interest eharac-
teristic of ordinary periodicals. 1t IS an elegant
and collection Of pictures the rarcst specimens of
artistic .kiIl, in black and white Although each
succeeding number affords n fresh pleasure 10 its
friends the real value and beauty Of The Adiue will
tc most appreciated after it has been bound up at
the close Of the year Nhilo other pub"a,'"ns may
claim superior oho1pncss, as compared with rivals
Of similar class. The Aldine is unique and org-
nal conccptiou-aloue and uuapproached-absolutc-
~ without Comreuu2n IN price or charactcr. lhe
posses,"r Of complete volume cannot duplicate the
quantity Of fine paper and enerayngs in any other
shape or number otvoumes for t"a times ia eos" ant
then, h1c are hr clromos, b's,aes,
ART DEPARTMENT.
Notwith.taudinR the increase in the price Of sub
scripiiou last FaI when The Alduc assumed its
present noble proportions and rcprescn tatyC char
acter, the edition Was more than doubled during the
past year; proving that the American public apprc
clute and will support, sincere effort in the cause
OF Art The publishers, anxious 70 justify the ready
confidence thus demonstrated, have cNcrtcd them
selves 10 The utmost To- develop and improve The
work; and the plans for the coming year, as unfold
ed by tho monthly Issues, viii ast9nbh and delight
even the most 'anguiue friends oiIhe Aldine.
The publishers are authorized to announce designs
from many Of the most eminent artists Of America.
In addition, The AIdluc Will reproduce examples
Of the bCst foreign masters, selected with a view to
the highest artistic success, and greatest general in
tere.t: avoiding such a. have become familiar.
through photographs, or copies Of any kind
Tle quarterly tinted plates, for lS3 will reproduce
four of John Davis nimitable chIld-sketchCs, ap-
ing i'm the issue. for January, April, July, and Octo-
ber would be alone worth the price ota years sub
scTiptlOu.
The popular feature Of copiou.ly illustrated
"Christmns number will be continued.
10 possess sU,h a NaninHolG Spltomc oi thc art
scriptou Of thousands in every section of the coun-
tryi but, a. the usefulness and ATTRACTIONS Of The
Aldine can be enhanced, in proportion to the num-
ercal increase Of its supporters the publishers pro-
pose to make " assurance double sure, by the fol-
lowing unparalleled offer Of
PREmCN CHROMOS FOR ls73.
Every subscriber to The Aldinc who pays in ad-
tonal change, pair Of beautiful oil chronos after
J, }. Hiili the eminent English painter, The pic
lures, entitled The Village Belle are llN2O inches
are printed from p different plates, requiring .
impressions and tnts 10 perfect each picture. The
same chromos are sold for S0 per roir, in the art
stores. As it j. the detcrminaton Of lis conductors
to keep The Aldinc ont of the reach Of competition
in every department the chromos will be found cor
rcspondingly ahead of any that can be offered by
other periodicals. Every subscriber will receive a
certificate, over the signature Of the publishers,
guaranteeing that the chromos delivered shall be-
money will be refunded. The distribution Of pictures
Of thi; grade free to the subscribers to five dollar
and considering the unprecedented ChCapDcsS the
price for Tho AldinC itself the marvel falls little
mechanical appliances. For illustrations of these
chromos, soc November issue Of rhe AldincJ
rHE LIrERAEY DEPARTMENT
viii continue under the care Of Mr.. Richard Henry
~toddard, assisted by the best writers and poets of
the day who will strive to have the literature Of The
Aljlnc always In kccpingwth tc artistic attractions.
TERNa:
s. per onnum, In advance, with Oil Chromos free
The Aldinc will, hereafter, be obtainabc only by
subscription. There will be no reduced or club ratc
cash for subscriptions must be sent to the publishers
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hudV 10 hc pHbisbps, except in where the Ger
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