The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-15
A GREAT CURIOSITY.
Something About the Famous Publication,
the "Bools of the Builders"

peace hath her victories no less than
war" and the grandest of all these tri-
umphs since the morning stars sang to-
gether" for joy was the Worlds Column
Dian Fair at Chicago.
Here the jealousies and animosties Of
remote nations. races, and religions were
forgotten and replaced by hopeful
brotherhood Of humanity, amid the most
notable trumphs Of modern science, art,
and handicrafts 1t was the dawn of
new day. forerunner Of the miliennial
peace, point of departure for unimagin-
able future developments Of humanity.
Such an event deserves marvellous
record of its inception and DEVELOPMENT
and triumphs, and it has found IT. The
great chiefs of the Fair-men like Burn
ham, Aliiet, and Others-are 10 unite in
the preparation of a phenomenally inter-
esting book, in which each head Of
conspicuous phase shall relate the history
and purpose of his own special depart
ment In this way, and in no other, can
be given an autobiography of the great
Fair, full of the life and thrill of personal
enthusiasm and experience. Absolutely,
it will be the voice of the Fair, speaking
for itself
This unusually instructive and interest
ing chronicle viii be illustrated by a
great number of pictures, all designed
grOm original sketches made at the Fair.
The illustrations for this book are one
OF the most interesting features connected
with the great undertaking. There are
to be one hundred fun page reproductions.
in colors of original paintings made by
fifty of the leading artists OF America
working directly from sketches made dur
ing the Fair. In addition to these. there
are to be several hundred Illustrations in
u 10
text. which are to be executed by fifty
four Of the leading artists and decora-
tors of America. Each artist has been
selected by the Board Of Executive Con-
troll, and the aim OF the Society has been
10 make the lists. both Of painters and
artists. representative OF the foremost
talent of the day.
The perfected results OF these unusual
literary and artistic labors will be the
GROWING triumph OF modern book MAX
ing. 1t will bear the appropriate and
descriptive name of the Book of the
Builders The actual cost of each single
copy will be between Sl,0o9 and s.. 500. 4
magnificent treasury Of art and literature
like this. besides its undoubted qualities
Of entertaining and interesting, has also
remarkable value as a means of instruc-
ton. 1t is, therefore, an ideal book for
the family. the library, or the Office. and
every one should possess it,
BY great good fortune, and the expen-
diture Of an immense sum of money, The
Times has secured the publication Of a
popular edition of the Book Of the
Builders" expressly for it's readers. II
will be a valuable condensation of the
greater and more encyclopaedia work.
retaining all the most interesting historic
and descriptive items. and hundreds of
the most beautiful pictures. IT will an
pear fortnightly in twenty-five parts.
printed on fine plate paper. and will NOT
be sold at the bookstores because il *
the private edition published expressly
fer The Richmond Times.
The announcement on another naca
gives the full particulars of the plan Of
sale OF this limited edition. A years sinh |
scrip'ion TO The Times will entitle the |
subscriber 10 the right of purchase" of |
one complete set of the twenty-five parts |
OF the Book OF the Builders" at the /
nominal cost of twenty-five cents nor,
Inc cash payments merely defrav Tho |
COST OF manufacture of the book THO |
ehtire object Of the plan is TO increase
the chentage of The Times by Offering
III connection with the paper, a premium
GIT OF Incompatible value and pernoonen,
interest ~ ''i'neht
In all the wide range of Literature ons
art. nothing has been found which MI,
compare with this Book of the B,,ilaers..
IN novelty, attractiveness. and educatIonsr
capabilities. The pictures. also. prenared
win the utmost skill by nearly one hun.
ureo OF the foremost American artists
from a fascinating gallery of illustrat,vs
beauty Exquisite bits and groupings ~
architecture delineations of nat,,re,
scenery. and the triumps of landscape
saruehins. adorn the pages in a contlnu-
GUS panorama OF ioveliness. Thus The
world-exhibition in history has
u ussn crowned oy an Illuminated chronicle
merit and this chronicle is freely Offered
20 our readers at merely nominal price
lomt the number Of books in this popular
sdition IL necessarily limited. and persons
VINO desire them should place their orders
As soon as possible. Ne's
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