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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 4, 1959)
THE BATTALION Friday, December 4,1959 PAGE 5 PORTFOLIOS OF COLOR PRINTS AT SAVINGS Fantastic savings on ready-to-frame, decorative color prints! A choice collection of beautiful American and European reproductions in handsome portfolios. 2. EARLY AMERICAN AUTOMOBILES. Brilliant color prints capturing all the charm and sporty humor of vintage 1901-13 cars—Chevy Roadster, Ford Touring Car, Olds Runabout, etc. Il"x9'\ Pub. at $3.50 Set of 6 now $1 3. DESERT SCENES. Four bright panoramas, each by a different artist,* that ef fectively set the beauty of sparse desert greenery against impressive backgrounds of mountain and sky. 20"xl4". Pub. at $4.00 Set of 4 now $1.98 4. WINSLOW HOMER WATERCOLORS. Sharp contrast and unconventional use of color mark these beautiful reproductions of seascapes by one of America’s greatest painters. 16"xl3%". Pub. at $4.00 Set of 6 now $1.98 5. FAIRY TALES, by Szasz. The well-known stories that children have always loved in bi’ight, sparkling color prints—Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Bean stalk, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and three other favorites. 13"xl6". Set of 6—Special $1 6. SUNNY SPAIN. Colorful yet delicate watercolors of marketplaces, bustling har bors, bridges and cathedrals in six Spanish landmarks. Il%"x9". Pub. at $2.50 Set of 6 now $1 7. SIX PICASSO PAINTINGS. Striking portraits and still lifes selected from his ‘blue,’ neo-classic and abstract periods. These faultless reproductions are simply dazz ling in their color and variety, and do full justice to the greatest painter of our century. 14”xl6''. Orig. $6.00 Set of 6—now $2.98 •8. STILL LIFE TREASURES by HENK BOS. The sparkling gloss of fruits, the beauty of time-honored pewter and china—all are captured with nostalgia, superb lighting and color. 12"xll" portfolio. Pub. at $4.00 Set of 6 color prints—now $1*.98 9. INDIANS. Colorful portrayals of brilliantly costumed Indians in full regalia of tribal dances, hunting, smoking a peace pipe in a pow-wow. 10!4"xl4". ; Set of 4 prints now $1 10. CHARLES M. RUSSELL—WATERCOLORS OF THE OLD WEST. Exciting paintings of Indians and life on the open plains, by the famous “cowboy artist.” Vivid color, truthful observation and stirring subject matter make these an American art event of first rate importance. 16"xl2". Pub. at $7.50 Set of 6—now $2.98 11. FREDERIC REMINGTON’S “BUCKSKINS.” Stirring paintings by the greatest artist of the Old West—hunters, army scouts, Indians in war paint. Colorful, decor ative, perfect for office, den and playroom. 13"xl7". Pub. at $7.50 Set of 8—now $2.98 12. CORRIDA! Famous matadors in brilliant scenes of the bullring, alive with flash ing color and action. 14"xl7". Pub. at $4.00 Set of 4 now $1.98 13. FARM ANIMALS by Leonard Weisgard. Playful puppies and kittens, bunny rab bits and ducklings, three little pigs and baby chicks—al\ the other favorites! These lai’ge, brightly colored scenes capture all the adventure and delight of farm life and are just suberb for baby’s room. 13"xl6" portfolio Special: Set of 6 color prints—$1 14. CIRCUS ANIMALS, by Leonard Weisgard. All the color and excitement of the greatest show on earth, marvelously captured for children of all ages. Gay vivid prints of the trained seal, jumbo elephant, monkey musicians, etc. 13"xl6" portfolio. ^....Special: Set of 6 color prints—$1 15. KUNISADA—JAPANESE COSTUME PRINTS. Gorgeously costumed female fig ures personifying the seasons of the year. A striking foursome for group framing. 9"xl3?4". Pub. at$2.50 Set of 4 now $1 CHRISTMAS COLOR PRINT SALE ORIGINALLY $2.50 to $10.00 NOW $|00 Fu!! Color, Gallery-Size Reproductions of Art Masterpieces! Each LargerThan a Full-Size Newspaper Page! Ready for Framing! originally published at 3.00-5.00-10.00 Just what the decorator ordered! Beauty treatment for every room in your home or office—at huge savings! Mag-; nificent, museum-quality reproductions of famous paints ings, including panels from Japan, posters from Spain! Choose landscapes, seascapes, portraits and still-lifes—by such world-renowned artists as Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh,) Picasso, Utrillo and others. Many never available before:! Limited Quantities ... Rush In Early for Best Choice) GOOD BOOKS FOB YOUNGER READERS 152. ONE THOUSAND CHRISTMAS BEARDS, by R. Du- voisin. The real Santa exposes the’false ones. Charming color illus. (5-8). Pub. at $1.95 Sale $1 153. JONATHAN BLAKE, by W. Wise. Delightful verse ask ing the eternal “whys” of growing up. Illus. (6-10). Pub. at $2.00 Sale $1 154. THE TRAVELS OF MARCO, by J. Merrill and R. Solbert. A pigeon’s curiosity leads him to some extraordinary people. Illus. Pub. at $3.00 Sale $1 155. THE LOST DREAM, by H. Chafetz. A six-year old’s fanciful adventures in Dreamland. Illus. (4-7). Pub. at $2.50 Sale $1 156. FIVE CENTS TO SEE THE MONKEY, by M. B. Cook. Can a little monkey raise fifty dollars for his master at the Big Fair? Color illus. (7-9). Pub. at $2.50 Sale $1 157. JANEY AND THE SUMMER DANCE CAMP, by R. J. Woody. The charming story of a little girl who meets the famous Jacob’s Pillow dancers. Pub. at $2.00 Sale $1 158. THE STRANGE MAN AND THE STORKS, by B. F. White. A beautiful story set in Denmark about two children, a stranger, and a pair of storks who bring good luck. Illus. (8-12). Pub. at $2.25 Sale $1 159. OMAR, by S. P. Meek. The exciting adventures of a Ger man Shepherd state police dog and his trainer. (12-16). Pub. at $3.00 .....Sale $1 160. FIRE-FIGHTIN’ MOSE, by H. W. Felton. The exciting story of the most heroic fireman of mid-19th century New York. Illus. (12-16). Pub at $3.00 Sale $1 161. SIMBA THE LION CUB, by V. J. Stanek. Picture-book of a lion who grows up to be the King of the Zoo. Pub. at $3.00 : Sale $1 162. BERNIE THE BABY BEAR, by E. Tylinek. Picture-story of twin cubs exploring the zoo and circus. Pub. at $3.00 Sale $1 163. MINTY’S MAGIC GARDEN, by C. D. Rice. Small Minty’s three big wishes all come true. Illus. (5-8). Pub. at $2.25 Sale $1 Art-smart and thrifty too! Perfect sizes for dramatic groupings, wall arrangements ‘Sale! decorative brusii-stroke prints • Magnificent color reproductions of the world’s best-loved art • The look, feel and depth of original oil paintings • AJtody mounted on board • • • covered with protective varnish First time at this amazing price! Quality brush-stroke prints to fit the new decorating trend to smaller pictures, ©nd more of them! These, colorful reproductions measure 11x14 and 12x16 inches—just the right sizes to use in decorative groupings, or to intersperse with your larger prints in ‘©ye-stopping wall arrangements. Mix or match subjects, vary ths sizes, let your imagination run riot... you’re sure to win compliments with the attractive effects you’ll create. Bush in—you’ll want a gallery of them at this tiny price! .Many, Many Wonderful Subjects to Choose From! Landscapes, Seascapes, Portraits, by: Picasso, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Utrillo, Renoir, Braque, Matisse, (.Modigliani, Chagall, Foujita, Laurencin,. Wood, Bradbury, and many others SALE! Solid Oak Frames to Fit—1.49 each Framing service is FREE with purchase of prints Durably-constructed, satin-smooth natural finish. 1%' inch shell-pattern molding .., ready to stain, varnish, or Wax, Available in sizes 11x14 inches and 12x16 inches. \ “Serving Texas Aggies” Store