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1874. AeALF LEI goo OF 1874.
THE ALDINE ALMANAC,
brochure Of American art WIN uJ an grsvc
the best American artists, deslSneo anu eh
expressly for this work.
THE ALDINE ALMANAC
has ,een gotten ND regardless of expense with the
purpose OF making It. beyond competition, the
most be autifu publication OF the Kind ever attempt
cd in this country.
THE CALENDARS.
Mr.. John S. Davis, young and rising artist, who
js beginning 10 be recognized as the coming
dr. ,trghtsman or America, has contributed Eberahy
TO the establishment Of this Almanac. Ills set OF
twelve calendar borders are admirable and enurely
unique III tlcir way.
THE SCHUYLKILL
IA represented by 4 splendid full-page cut, from
drawing Of Thomas Moran, the strongest landscape
artist in America.
THE oUTCAsTs OF POKER FLAT.
synopsis Of Bret Hartes inimtable western
sketch accompanies three ILLUSTRATORS oy or
A TROPICAL SCENE.
One Of tho most exquisite, pictures which 1t Is
possilIe to conceive Is contributed by Mary Memo
to illustrate lines from Joaquin Miller.
RIP VAN WINKLE.
disouisltion on this popular American legend
Is illustrated by four full-page designs oy Mr.
Jaws EVENING ON THE DELAWARE
Is a most perfect picture, by Thomas Moran. II
shows thu; American pastoral scenery has ample
carms for poetic illustration. and needs only TO be
properly treated TO have this fact fully recognized
THE MELANCHOLY DAYS,
sombre November scene, exhibits tavorably the
the honors with Mr.. Thomas Sloran at least as =
Graughtsman. The picture is s,rong and fun Of
DOerlc feeling. and Is very fine illustration Of
Eryant's well-knOwn lines.
OLDEE-TIME SOUTHERN LIFE.
As TIE ALDlSE ALMANAC Is projected as = pa
lona. work. 10 opportunity has been lost 10 Hits
trate every section OF the country. Dir. sheppard,
Virginian artist, gives us glimpse OF the paul-
urchal phase Of American slavery. He has CHOSEN
a Christmas scene when the servants" present
themselves for he usual presents, aud good WISHES
nd Kindly fp,.liup lillp In every breast.
COON HUNT .trt
Is q second contribution of Mr.. Sheppard S, ana one
of the most striking in the work. with the gaLe
OF torches group OF demOnstratlvc negroes ln'ate
the midnight shadows OF mighty forest, ana inc
arIs sczIs ard pcrpetuates the f.vcred excitement
consequent upon first sight OF The animal snKlDg
along fallen trunk.
THE ILLUMINATED COVER.
Tie cover of THE ALDINE ALMANAC Is the rich
est specimen Of the medieval style OF illumination
ever produced In America. 1t Is printed In six CO.
lors {: and although gold and The high colors are
ayishly introduced. the harmony and beauty of The
design are exquisite that the SURPRISING rchness
of effect is in strict good taste and will charm the
most fastldiuuS critic This cover alone Is worth
doliblc the charge for the whole work.
THE ALDINE ALMANAC for 1874 will be sent
post-paidl 10 any address on receipt Of the price
60 cents.
Address all orders to
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