Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-02-13
Art Departlnent.-l87l.

The illustrations Of The Aldinc have won o
worldwide reputation, and in the art centers of
Europe il is an admitted fact that Its wood cuts
are examples Of the highest perfection ever at:
"steel plates" is rapidly yielding to more edu-
Gated and discriminating taste which recognizes
the advantages Of superior artistic quality with
greater facility of production. The woOd-Cuts Of
the Aldine POSSESS all the delicacy and elaborate
finish Of the most costly steel plate. while they af-
ford better rendering of the artists original.
tional Academy, and other noted American ar
lists, the Aldinej will reproduce examples OF
tho best foreign masters, selected with view to
the highest artistic success and greatest general
interest. Thus the subscriber to the Aldine will,
at a trining cost, enjoy In his own home the ref.
ming influences and pleasure oft art.
The quarterly tinted plates for 1874 will be by
Thos. Moran and j. d. Woodward.
The Christmas issue for 1874 will contain spec.
ial designs appropriate to the season. by our best
artists, and will surpass in attractions any of its
predecessors.
Premium for 1874.
Every subscriber to the Aldine for the year 1874
Will receive pair o. 4, ch I Inc original PIC
Aldinc, by Thomas Moran, whose great Colorado
picture was purchased by Congress for ten thous-
sent " "The East" and The West. One Is view
in the White Mountains. New Hampshire; the
other gives the Cliffs of Green River, Wyoming
Territory. The difference In tho nature OF the
scenes themselves IL q pleasing contrast, and af-
fords good display of the artists scope and col
oring. The chrOmos are each worked from thir-
ty distinct patcs and are In size 12 16) and ap-
pearance exact facsimiles of the originals. The
presentation Of a worthy example VI Americas
greatest landscape painter to the subscribers Of
The Aldine was bold but peculiarly happy idea.
and Its successful realization Is attested by the
following TESTIMONIAL over the signature OF Mr..
Moran himself
NEWARK, N. j., Sept. Goth, 1873.
Messrs. JAMES SUTTON & Co.,
Gentlemen Il am delighted with the proofs in
color Of your chromos. They are wonderfully
Very Respectfully,
(Signcd,) THOS. MORAN,
1fany subscriber should indicate o preference
for figure subject, the publishers will send
'"rhoughs of Home" new and beautiful chrO-
mo, 14x20 inches, representing little Italian OK
lie whose speaking eyes betray the longings Of
his heart.
TERMS.
S. Per Aunnm, ia Advance, with Oil Chromss Free.
For FIFTY CENTS EXTRA the chromos will
be sent, mounted, vanished, and prepaid by mail
The Aldinc will, hereafter, be Obtainable only
by subscription. There will be no reduction or
club rate; cash for subscri )tions must be sent to
the publishc direct, or handed to the local can
yasscr With0ut responsibility TO the publishers, ex-
ccpt In where the certificate IL given, bear
ing the fac sin,iiie signature Of James Sutton q
Co.
CanvaSSerS Wanted.
Any person. willing to act permanently asa To-
cal canvasser will receive full and prompt infor
nation by applying to
JANIS SUTTON 4 CO., Publishers.
IS Maiden Lane New York.