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THE MAGAZINE OF ART. 1 vol., 8vo, For 1891, being Volume XI of the New Enlarged Series, contains about 500 beautiful illustrations, including litho and tint plates and photogravures, the American Art Notes for the year, and many special papers devoted to the progress of American art and industries. Extra cloth, beveled boards, full gilt, $5.00; full morocco, $10.00. The New Volume of the Magazine of Art commences with the December issue. Price, $3.50 per year; 35 cents per number. Subscribe Now. Presenting, as it does, the fullest and richest attractions of text and of illustration, the Magazine of Art is justly recognized as the leading journal of its class. It appears sufficient, therefore, only to give assurance that this unique reputation will be amply sustained in every department of the new volume. Prospectus sent free to any address on application. COMPLETE DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE of publications now ready and mailed free upon application. 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