Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-07-17
Prospectus OF the 9th Volume, 1850
THE ALDlME,
The Art Journal of America.
sol L, nNI Y I'm SIfnSnpInnnc
Complete In "a parts, at 80 cents each.
Issued Monthly.

II is the purpose Of the publisher 10 pcrsevcr
III their efforts TO keep The Aldinc. as an expon
| eut of Art work. free from competition, and [,
spare neither thought nor expense to still furthe
behuflty and improve the broad pages of the work
| While urging the necessity OF cultivntlny ,
| TASTE FOR the beautiful in Natrre and Art, tn,
| Aldine has not been unmindful Of the force of OK
ample and illustration, therefore il has been 4
constant study 10 show, in the pages of the worl
MS H. that improvement so certainly consequent
upon sincere devotion 10 such subjects A in the
past, so in the future The Aldne will continue 10
! he an example of the progressive and refining in.
huenccs OF connection and association with the
beautiful and true
The volume now in preparation, while IL will
! not suddenly depart from the general course OF
| ITS predecessors will yet present many mo1idca-
! tions and improvements, the result of sfudv and
experience in fitting The Adinc to worthily rnnin-
tam Its position as "fhe Art journal OF America -
IN the more mechanical department of he ar
inngement or make up, changes. in themselves
slight. will largely enhance the general beauty Of
the pages, which had already won admiration so
hearty and universal.
Editorially. Tho Aldinc will deal broadly and
ialfly with Art in general and American Art i'm
particular Carefully prepared papers will keen
llc reader well informed on all Art topics of the
important Art centres of this country and Europc
nc important exhibitions will receive full md
tinely notice. and artists whose achievements
have won for them the right, shall be introduced
ana given proper personality by sketches bio-
graphical and critical. Ii will be the purpose of
Aii' IoI me ciltlcnl and literary de-
rartment of The Aldiue recognition in every
way worthy OF its established and admitted pre-
efnincnce in Art illustration
he Art department of this volume will be
richer IN representations of American natural
scenery than any of its predecessors 70 aid n
popular decision on the claims IL rival localities
10 me title, The Switzerland OF Amcricn" our
artists are exploring the wonders of those re-
gions OF our country which have moro recently !
been brought into notice Tho Yo semitic and
the Yellowstone, the Sierras and the Rockirs |
shall be brought home 10 the patrons of The Al !
dine-hut not to the exclusion or neglect of our
surroundings
Experience and capital largely increased bv the
liberal patronage of an nppreciative public has
n.s INV possible the introduction of eater system
anu phn III selecting the Ant exhibits so NJ 10 |
botcr cover all desirable ground enabling an /
harmonious and judirous combination and pro- |
!resslon. 50 TO speak. through the wide world of
Art. Examples by figure animal and lnndscnne
painters OF every school--ancicnt and modcrn- (
American or foreign, will appear with all the old /
refreshing varieties. but with an added advantage |
u more dclibo'nte arrangement and defined pur- |
pose, 20 instruct and inform rs well ms to delight
The publishers have entire confidence that tho |
public will continue the evidence of their npprc- |
'iation Of these efforts TO maintain AN Art pubh.
'ation that shall be characteristic and worthy of
he progress and liberal taste Of Americans and |
hey anticipate with pleasure the opportunity for |
practical verdict on their past achievements |
which the commencement of new volume af-
ords.
PLAN OF PUBLICATION.
The Aldinc volumes will, in the future. he COM |
,leted IN 81 parts. Mt 50 cents each, published |
monthly and sold only 10 subscribers for the com.
,lete volume. Subscribers will pay on delivery
or inc parts actually received, and no canvnsscr
'r deliverer is authorized TO vary these terms in
my why, or TO make any representations on the
aith OF the publishers outside of the regular
Prospectus. The Adne will not be sold by b,ok
II newsdealers generally.
Any person desiring 10 ocf as opcnt for ~ 49, |
iculnr locality should apply promptly giving full
PARTICULARS rs to business, references and territory
esired. Liberal arrangements will be made with
he best parties. ''''
THE ALDrNE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AMEs SUTTON, President, Is vescy St., N.