The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-27
Prospectus for lS74-Seventh Year.
Tie Aldine.

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An Illustrated Monthly Journal, universally ad-
the World. A Representative an2
Not foI. Sale in BOoic or Netcs Stores.
THE ALDINE, while issued with all the reg
uearity, has none OF the temporary timely in
terest characteristic of ordinary periodicals. 1t
is elegant miscellany Of pure, light and grace
full literature; and collection of pictures, the
rarest specimens of artistic Skill in black and
white. Although each succeeding number af-
ffords fresh pleasure to its friends the real val
ue and beauty Of THE ALDINE viii be most
appreciated after it has been bound up at the
ciose OF the year; me otler pupIlcdtlo1s may
claim superior cheapness, as compared with ri
walls Of similar class, THE ALDIN E is unique
and original conception-aione and anaPPre"ell
ed-ahsolutely without competition IN price or
character. The possesSor Of Il complete volume
cannot duplicate the quantity Of inc paper ana
engravings in any other shape or number OF vol
chroBlos 6esideSt
Art Department, 1874.
The illustrations of THE ALDINE have WOE
a world wide reputation, and in the art centres
of Europe it is admitted fact that its wood
cuts are examples OF the highest perfection ever
attained. The common prejudice IN Iavor OF
''steel plates,' is rapidly yielding to more ed
ueated and discriminating taste winch recos-
Mes the advantage OF superior artistic qu1hty
8ith greater facility of production. The wood
cuts Of THE ALDINE possesses all the dehcaey
and elaborate finish OF the most costly steel
plate, while they afford better rendering OF the
artists original.
THE ALDINE is doing for the cause Of art cul-
ture in America, it is only necessary to consider
the cost to the people of any other decent repre-
sen tations Of the productions of great painters.
In addition to designs by members OF the Ma
H0nal Academy, and other noted American art
isis THE ALDINE will reproduce examples of
the best foreign masters, selected with view to
the highest artistic success and greatest general
interest. Thus the subscriber to THE ALDINE
will at q trifing cost, enjoy in his own home
the pleasures and refining influences of true art.
The quarterly tinted plates FOR 1874 will be by
Those Moran and j. D. Woodward,
The Christmas issue for 1874 will contain spe-
cial designs for appropriate to the season. by our
best artists, and viii surpass in attractions any
p Its predecessors.
Premiums for 1874,
Every subscriber to THE ALDINE for the
year 1874 will receive a pair OF chromos. The
fishers of THE ALDfNE by Thomas Moran,
whose great Colorado picture was purchased by
Congress for ten thousand dollars The subjects
were chosen to represent 'The East and "The
West" One is a view in The White Mountains,
New Hampshirei the other gives The Ciifts Of
Green River, Wyoming Territory. The differ
ence in the nature of the scenes themselves is q
pleasing contrast, and affords good display OF
the artists scope and ooloring. The ehromos
are each worked from thirty distinct plates, and
are in size Q2x16) and appearance exact FAC
worthy example of America greatest landscape
painter to the subscribers of THE ALDINE
vas bold but peculiarly happy idea, and its
successful realization Is attested by the follow
ing testimonial, over the signature OF Mr.. Moran
himself.
NEWARK, N. J., Sept 25 1878.
Adessrs. JAMES SUTTON Il Co.
Gentlemen,-I am delighted with the proofs
in color of your ch-omOs. They wonderfully
successful representations by mechanical process
OF the oaiginal paintings;
Very respectfully
These chronios are in every sense American
They are by original American process, with
material of American manufacture, from designs
of American scenery by an American painter
and presented to subscribers to the first success
full American Art Journal. If no better because
Of all this, they will certainly possess aninteres
no foreign production can inspire, and neither
are they any worse If by reason Of peculiar facil-
tiles OF production they cost the publishers only
trie Vhtte equal IN eceTy respect to other ohron1o
that are sold sigy for double the subscription price
of THE ALDLNE. Persons of taste VIII prize
these pictures for themselves-not for the price
they did or did not cost, and viii appreciate the
enterprise that renders their distri button posi-
BILE.
If any subscriber indicate preference for 9
hgqre subject, the publishers will send"Thought;
OF Home," a new and beautiful chrome, 14x2(
inches, representing & little italian exile whose
speaking eyes betray the longings of his heart.
TERMS.
S. per annum in advance, with Oil
Chromos free.
B1S- For so Cents extra, the chrome,
Will be sent, mounted, vanished, anG
prepaid by mail
THE ALDLNE will, hereafter be obtainabl,
only by subscription There will be no reduced
or club raie; cash for subscriptions must be sen
to the publishers direct, or handed to the loca
eanvasser doitiOut responsibility 10 the publishers
except in cases where the certificate given bear
ing the tac-staite signature of James Sutton d Co
CANVASSERS WANTRD.
Any person wishing to act permanently as
local eanvasser will receive prompt information
by applying to
JAMES SUTTON & CO.,
Publishers, 5S Maiden Lane, NEW YORK.