THRILLING TALES AND NOVELETTES
Are the best published anywhere. All the most popular writers are employed to write originally for “Peterson.” In 1869, in addition to its usual quantity of short stories. FOUR ORIGINAL COPYRIGHT NOVELETS will be given, viz: “Mary Antoinette’s Talisman,” by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens; “The Mystery of Blackwood Grange,” by the author of “Sir Noel’s Heir;” “Katie’s Winter in Washington,” by Frank Lee Benedict; and “The Story of Maggie,” by the author of “Susy L’s Diary.”
MAMMOTH COLORED FASHION PLATES
Ahead of all others. These plates are engraved on steel, TWICE THE USUAL SIZE, and contain six figures. They will be superbly colored. Also, a pattern, from which a Dress, Mantilla, or Child’s Dress can be cut out, without the aid of a mantua-maker. Also, several pages of Household and other receipts: in short, everything interesting to Ladies.
SUPERB PREMIUM ENGRAVING!
To every person getting up a Club for 1869 will be sent GRATIS, a copy of our new and splendid Mezzotint for framing, (size 24 inches by 16,) “The Star of Bethlehem,” after the celebrated master-piece, by Gerome, the famous French artist. This is the most desirable premium ever offered. For large clubs, as will be seen below, an extra copy will be sent in addition.
TERMS—Always in Advance:
| One Copy, for one year | $ 2 00 |
| Three Copies, for one year | 5 00 |
| Four Copies, for one year | 6 00 |
| Five Copies, for one year, (and one to getter up of club) | 8 00 |
| Eight Copies, for one year, (and one to getter up of club) | 12 00 |
| Fourteen Copies, for one year, (and one to getter up of club) | 20 00 |