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CLASSICS AND TRANSLATIONS, CLASSICAL CRITICISM, DICTION. ARIES, GRAMMARS, COLLEGE AND SCHOOL BOOKS.

ATLASES.-WILKINSON'S CLASSICAL AND SCRIPTURAL ATLAS, with Historical and Chronological Tables, imperial 4to, New and Luproved Edition, 53 maps, coloured (pub. at 26. 4s.), half bound morocco, 17. 11s. 6d.

1842

WILKINSON'S GENERAL ATLAS. New and Improved Edition, with all the Railroads inserted, Population according to the last Census, Parliamentary Returns, &c. imperial 4to, 46 Maps, coloured (pub. at 14. 16s.), half bound morocco, ll. 58. 1842 AINSWORTH'S LATIN DICTIONARY, by Dr. JAMIESON, an enlarged Edition, containing all the words of the Quarto Dictionary. Thick 8vo, neatly bound (pub. at 148.), 98. 1847 BENTLEY'S (RICHARD) WORKS. Containing Dissertations upon the Epistles of Phalaris, Themistocles, Socrates, Euripides, and the Fables of sop; Epistola ad Jo. Millium; Sermons; Boyle Lecture; Remarks on Free-thinking; Critical Works, &c. Edited, with copious Indices and Notes, by the Rev. ALEXANDER DYCE. 3 vols. 8vo; a beautifully printed Edition (pub. at 1. 188.), cloth, 14. 15.

1836-38

BIBLIA HEBRAICA, EX EDITIONE VANDER HOOGHT. Recognovit J. D. ALLEMAND. Very thick 8vo, handsomely printed (pub. at 14. 5s.), cloth, 10s. 6d. Lond. Duncan, 1850 BIOGRAPHIE UNIVERSELLE, Ancienne et Moderne. Nouvelle Edition, revue, corrigée et augmentée par une Société de Gens de Lettres et de Savants, 21 vols. imperial 8vo (printed in a compressed manner in double columns, but very clear type), sewed (pub. at 107. 108.), 5l. 5s. Bruxelles, 1843-47 BOURNE'S (VINCENT) POETICAL WORKS, Latin and English, 18mo (pub. at 3. 6d.), cloth, 2s. 6d. the same, large paper, an elegant volume, 12mo (pub. at 5s.), cloth, 3s. 6d. CICERO'S LIFE, FAMILIAR LETTERS, AND LETTERS ΤΟ ATTICUS, by MIDDLETON, MELMOTH, and HEBERDEN, complete in one thick vol. royal 8vo, portrait, (pub. at 1. 4s.), cloth, 128. 1848

1838

1838

CORPUS POETARUM LATINORUM. Edidit G. S. WALKER. Complete in 1 very thick vol. royal 8vo (pub. at 21. 28.), cloth, 18s.

This comprehensive volume contains a library of the poetical Latin classics, correctly printed from the best texts, viz:

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Virgil,
Ovid,

Horace,
Phædrus,

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Calpurnius Siculus,
Ausonius,
Claudian.

DAMMII LEXICON GRÆCUM, HOMERICUM ET PINDARICUM. Cura DUNCAN, royal 4to, New Edition, printed on fine paper (pub. at 5l. 58.), cloth, 17. 18.

1812

"An excellent work; the merits of which have been universally acknowledged by literary characters."-Dr. Dibdin.

DEMOSTHENES, translated by LELAND, the two vols. 8vo, complete in 1 vol. 12mo, handsomely printed in double columns, in peari type, portrait (pub. at 58.), cloth, 38. DONNEGAN'S GREEK AND ENGLISH LEXICON, enlarged; with examples, literally translated, selected from the classical authors. Fourth edition, considerably enlarged, carefully revised, and materially improved throughout; thick 8vo (1752 pages) (pub. at 21. 28.), cloth, 1. 1s. GAELIC-ENGLISH AND ENGLISH-GAELIC DICTIONARY, with Examples, Phrases, and Etymological Remarks, by two Members of the Highland Society. Complete in 1 thick vol. 8vo. New Edition, containing many more words than the 4to Edition (pub. at 17. 18.), cloth, 10s. 6d.

1846

1845

GRAGLIA'S ITALIAN-ENGLISH AND ENGLISH-ITALIAN DICTIONARY, with a compendious Italian Grammar and Supplementary Dictionary of Naval Terms, 18mo, roan (pub. at 8s.), 48. 6d.

1848

HERMANN'S MANUAL OF THE POLITICAL ANTIQUITIES OF GREECE, Historically considered, translated from the German, 8vo (pub. at 158.), cloth, 108. 6d. Oxford, Talboys, 1836 "Hermann's Manual of Greek Antiquities is most important."-Thirlwall's Hist. of Greece, vol. i. p. 443. HERODOTUS, CARY'S (REV. H.) GREEK AND ENGLISH LEXICON TO HERODOTUS, adapted to the Text of Gaisford and Baehr, and all other Editions, 8vo, cloth (pub. at 12s.), 85.

LEMPRIERE'S CLASSICAL DICTIONARY. Miniature Edition, containing a full Accoun of all the Proper Names mentioned in Ancient Authors, and much useful information resecting the uses and habits of the Greeks and Romans. New and complete Edition, elegantly printed in pearl type, in 1 very thick vol. 18mo (pub. at 78. 6d.), cloth, 4s. 6d.

1845

LEE'S HEBREW GRAMMAR, compiled from the best Authorities, and principally from
Oriental Sources, designed for the use of Students in the Universities. New Edition, enriched
with much original matter. Sixth Thousand, 8vo (pub. at 12s.), cloth, 8s.' Lond. Duncan, 1840
LEE'S HEBREW, CHALDEE, AND ENGLISH LEXICON. Compiled from the best
Authorities, Oriental and European, Jewish and Christian, including BUXTORF, TAYLOR,
PARKHURST, and GESENIUS; containing all the Words, with their Inflections, Idiomatic
Usages, &c. found in the Hebrew and Chaldee Text of the Old Testament; with numerous
corrections of former Lexicographers and Commentators, followed by an English Index, in 1
thick vol. 8vo. Third Thousand (pub. at 14. 58.), cloth, 158.
London, 1814
LEVERETT'S LATIN-ENGLISH AND ENGLISH-LATIN LEXICON, compiled from
FACCIOLATI and SCHELLER. Thick royal 8vo (pub. at 17. 118. 6d.), cloth, 1. 38.
LIVII HISTORIA, EX RECENSIONE DRAKENBORCHII

1847

ET KREYSSIG; Et Annotationes CREVIERII, STROTHII, RUPERTI, et aliorum; Animadversiones NIEBUHRII, WACHSMUTHII, et suas addidit TRAVERS TWIss, J. C. B. Coll. Univ. Oxon. Socius et Tutor. Cum Indice amplissimo, 4 vols. 8vo (pub. at 1ẻ. 18s.), cloth, 17. 88.

Orford, 1841

This is the best and most useful edition of Livy ever published in octavo, and it is preferred in all our universities and classical schools.

LIVY. Edited by PRENDEville. Livii Historiæ libri quinque priores, with English Notes, by PRENDEVILLE. New Edition, 12mo, neatly bound in roan, 58.

1845

the same, Books I to III, separately, cloth, 3s. 6d.

the same, Books IV and V, cloth, 3s. 6d.

1846

NEWMAN'S PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF RHETORIC; or, the Principles and Rules of
Style, with Examples. Sixth Edition, 12mo (pub. at 5s. 6d.), cloth, 43.
NIEBUHR'S HISTORY OF ROME, epitomized (for the use of colleges and schools), with
Chronological Tables and Appendix, by TRAVERS TWISS, B.C.D. complete in 2 vols. bound in
1, 8vo (pub. at 1. 18.), cloth, 10s. 6d.
Oxford, Talboys, 1837

"This edition by Mr. Twiss is a very valuable addition to classical learning, clearly and ably embodying all the latest efforts of the laborious Niebuhr."-Literary Gazette.

OXFORD CHRONOLOGICAL TABLES OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY, from the earliest Period to the present Time; in which all the great Events, Civil, Religious, Scientific, and Literary, of the various Nations of the World are placed, at one view, under the eye of the Reader in a Series of parallel columns, so as to exhibit the state of the whole Civilized World at any epoch, and at the same time form a continuous chain of History, with Genealogical Tables of all the principal Dynasties. Complete in 3 Sections; viz:-1. Ancient History. II. Middle Ages. 111. Modern History. With a most complete Index to the entire work, folio (pub. at 14. 16s.), half bound morocco, ll. is.

The above is also sold separately, as follows:

THE MIDDLE AGES AND MODERN HISTORY, 2 parts in 1, folio (pub. at 11. 2s. 6d.), sewed, 15s.

MODERN HISTORY, folio (pub. at 12s.), sewed, 8s.

PLUTARCH'S LIVES, by the LANGHORNES. Complete in 1 thick vol. 8vo (pub. at 15s.), cloth, 78. 6d.

RAMSHORN'S DICTIONARY OF LATIN SYNONYMES, for the Use of Schools and Private Students. Translated and Edited by Dr. LIEBER. Post 8vo (pub. at 7s.), cloth, 48. 6d. 1841

RITTER'S HISTORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY, translated from the German, by A. J. W. MORRISON, B.A. Trinity College, Cambridge. 4 vols. 8vo, now completed, with a General Index, cloth, lettered (pub. at 31. 48.), 21. 2s. Oxford, 1846

The Fourth Volume may be had separately. Cloth, 168 "An important work: it may be said to have superseded all the previous histories of philosophy, and to have become the standard work on the subject. Mr. Johnson is also exempt from the usual faults of translators."-Quarterly Review.

SCHOMANN'S HISTORY OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF THE ATHENIANS,
translated from the Latin, with a complete Index, 8vo (pub. at 10s. 6d.), cloth, 58. Camb. 1838
A book of the same school and character as the works of HEEREN, BOECHK, SCHLEGEL, &c.
ELLENDT'S GREEK AND ENGLISH LEXICON TO SOPHOCLES, translated by
CARY. 8vo (pub. at 12s.), cloth, 6s. 6d.
Oxford, Talboys, 1841

STUART'S HEBREW CHRESTOMATHY, designed as an Introduction to a Course of
Hebrew Study. Third Edition, 8vo (pub. at 148.), cloth, 9s.
Oxford, Talboys, 1834

This work, which was designed by its learned author to facilitate the study of Hebrew, has had a very extensive sale in America. It forms a desirable adjunct to all Hebrew Grammars, and is sufficient to complete the system of instruction in that language.

TACITUS, CUM NOTIS BROTIERI, CURANTE A. J. VALPY. Editlo nova, cum Appendice. 4 vols. 8vo (pub. at 24. 168.), cloth, 1. 58.

The most complete Edition.

TACITUS, A NEW AND LITERAL TRANSI ATION. 8vo (pub. at 16s.), cloth, 108. 6d. Oxford Talboys, 1839.

TENNEMANN'S MANUAL OF THE HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY, translated from the German, by the Rev. ARTHUR JOHNSON, M.A. Professor of Anglo-Saxon in the University of Oxford. In 1 thick closely printed vol. 8vo (pub. at 14s.), boards, 98. Orford, Talboys, 1832 "A work which marks out all the leading epochs in philosophy, and gives minute chronological information concerning them, with biographical notices of the founders and followers of the principal schools, ample texts of their works, and an account of the principal editions. In a word, to the student of philosophy, I know of no work in English likely to prove half so useful."-Hayward, in his Translation of Goethe's Faust.

1837

TERENTIUS, CUM NOTIS VARIORUM, CURA ZEUNII, cura GILES; acced. Index
copiosissimus. Complete in 1 thick vol. 8vo (pub. at 168.), cloth, 8s.
TURNER'S (DAWSON W.) NOTES TO HERODOTUS, for the Use of College
Students. 8vo, cloth, 12s.

1847

VALPY'S GREEK TESTAMENT, WITH ENGLISH NOTES, accompanied by parallel passages from the Classics. Fifth Edition, 3 vols. 8vo, with 2 maps (pab. at 24.), cloth, 12. 59.

1817 VIRGIL. EDWARDS'S SCHOOL EDITION. Virg. Æneis, cura EDWARDS, et Questi ones Virgiliana, or Notes and Questions, adapted to the middle forms in Schools, 2 vols. in 1, 12mo, bound in cloth (pub. at 6s. 6d.), 3s.

**Either the Text or Questions may be had separately (pub. at 38. 6d.), 2s. 6d.

WILSON'S (JAMES, PROFESSOR OF FRENCH IN ST. GREGORY'S COLLEGE) FRENCH-ENGLISH AND ENGLISH-FRENCH DICTIONARY, containing full Explanations, Definitions, Synonyms, Idioms, Proverbs, Terms of Art and Science, and Rules of Pronunciation in each Language. Cor piled from the Dictionaries of the Academy, BowYER, CHAMBAUD, GARNER, LAVEAUX, DES CARRIERES and FAIN, JOHNSON and WALKER. I large closely printed vol. imperial 8vo (pub. at 27. 2s.), cloth, 1ẻ. gs. 1841 XENOPHONTIS OPERA, GR. ET LAT. SCHNEIDERI ET ZEUNII, Accedit Index (PORSON and ELMSLEY'S Edition), 10 vols. 12mo, handsomely printed in a large type, done up in 5 vols. (pub. at 47. 108.), cloth, 188. 1841

The same, large paper, 10 vols. crown 8vo, done up in 5 vols. cloth, 11. 5s. XENOPHON'S WHOLE WORKS, translated by SPELMAN and others. The only complete Edition, I thick vol. 8vo, portrait (pub. at 15s.), cloth, 10s.

Nobels, Works of Fiction, Light Reading.

AINSWORTH'S WINDSOR CASTLE. An Historical Romance, Illustrated by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK and TONY JOHANNOT. Medium 8vo, tine Portrait, and 105 Steel and Wood Engravings, gilt, cloth, 5s.

1843

1813

BREMER'S (MISS) HOME: OR, FAMILY CARES AND FAMILY JOYS, translated by MARY HOWITT. Second Edition, revised, 2 vols. post 8vo (pub. at 17. 1s.), cloth, 7s. 6d. 1843 THE NEIGHBOURS, A STORY OF EVERY DAY LIFE. Translated by MARY HowITT. Third Edition, revised. 2 vols. post 8vo (pub. at 188.), cloth, 78. 6d. CRUIKSHANK "AT HOME;" a New Family Album of Endless Entertainment, consisting of a Series of Tales and Sketches by the most popular Authors, with numerous clever and humorous Illustrations on Wood, by CRUIKSHANK and SEYMOUR. Also, CRUIKSHANK'S ODD VOLUME, OR BOOK OF VARIETY. Illustrated by Two Odd Fellows-SEYMOUR and CRUIKSHANK. Together 4 vols. bound in 2, fcap. 8vo (pub. at 2l. 18s.), cloth, gilt, 103. 6d. 1845

HOWITT'S (WILLIAM) LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF JACK OF THE MILL A Fireside Story. By WILLIAM HOWITT. Second Edition. 2 vols. fcap. 8vo, with 46 Illus trations on Wood (pub. at 15s.), cloth, 78. 6d.

1845

TAILOR,

HOWITT'S (WILLIAM) WANDERINGS OF A JOURNEYMAN THROUGH EUROPE AND THE EAST, DURING THE YEARS 1824 to 1840. Translated by WILLIAM HOWITT. Fcap. 8vo, with Portrait (pub. at 6s.), cloth, 3s. 6d. 1844 HOWITT'S (WILLIAM) GERMAN EXPERIENCES. Addressed to the English, both Goers abroad and Stayers at Home. 1 vol. fcap. 8vo (pub. at 6s.), cloth, 3s. 6d. JANE'S (EMMA) ALICE CUNNINGHAME, or, the Christian as Daughter, Sister, Friend, and Wife. Post 8vo (pub. at 5s.), cloth, 2s. 6d.

1844

1846

JOE MILLER'S JEST-BOOK; being a Collection of the most excellent Bon Mots, Brilliant Jests, and Striking Anecdotes in the English Language. Complete in 1 thick and closely but elegantly printed vol. fcap. 12mo, Frontispiece (pub. at 48.), cloth, 38.

1840

JERROLD'S DOUGLAS) CAKES AND ALE, A Collection of humorous Tales and Sketches, 2 vols. post 8vo, with Plates, GEORGE CRUIKSHANK (pub. at 15s.), cloth sült, 88.

1842

LAST OF THE PLANTAGENETS, an Historical Narrative, illustrating the Public Events, and Domestic and Ecclesiastical Manners of the 15th and 16th Centuries. Feap. 8vo, Third Edition (pub. at 78. 6d.), cloth, 38. 6d. 1839 LEVER'S ARTHUR O'LEARY; HIS WANDERINGS AND PONDERINGS IN MANY LANDS. Edited by HARRY LORREQUER. CRUIKSHANK'S New Illustrated Edition. Complete in 1 vol. 8vo (pub. at 12s.), cloth, 98. 1843

1849

LOVER'S LEGENDS AND STORIES OF IRELAND. Both Series. 2 vols. fcap. 8vo, Fourth Edition, embellished with Woodcuts, by HARVEY (pub. at 15s.), cloth, 63. 6d. 1847 LOVER'S HANDY ANDY. A Tale of Irish Life. Medium 8vo. Third Edition, with 24 characteristic Illustrations on Steel (pub. at 13s.), cloth, 78. 6d. LOVER'S TREASURE TROVE; OR L. S. D. A Romantic Irish Tale of the last Century. Medium 8vo. Second Edition, with 26 characteristic Illustrations on Steel (pub. at 14s.), cloth, 98. 1848 MARRYAT'S (CAPT.) POOR JACK, Illustrated by 46 large and exquisitely beautiful Engravings on Wood, after the masterly designs of CLARKSON STANFIELD, R.A. I handsome vol. royal svo (pub. at 14s.), gilt cloth, 98.

1859

MARRYAT'S PIRATE AND THE THREE CUTTERS, 8vo, with 20 most splendid line Engravings, after STANFIELD, Engraved on Steel by CHARLES HEATH (originally pub. at 17. 4s.), gilt cloth, 108. 6d.

1849

MILLER'S GODFREY MALVERN, OR THE LIFE OF AN AUTHOR. By the Author of "Gideon Giles," "Royston Gower," "Day in the Woods," &c. &c. 2 vols in 1, 8vo, with 24 clever Illustrations by PHIZ (pub. at 13s.), cloth, 68. 6d. 1843

"This work has a tone and an individuality which distinguish it from all others, and cannot be read without pleasure. Mr. Miller has the forms and colours of rustic life more completely under his control than any of his predecessors."-Athenæum.

MITFORD'S (MISS) OUR VILLAGE; complete in 2 vols. post 8vo, a Series of Rural Tales and Sketches. New Edition, beautiful Woodcuts, gilt cloth, 108.

PHANTASMAGORIA OF FUN, Edited and Illustrated by ALFRED CROWQUILL. 2 vols. post 8vo, illustrations by LEECH, CRUIKSHANK, &c. (pub. at 18s.), cloth, 78. 6d. 1843 PICTURES OF THE FRENCH. A Series of Literary and Graphic Delineations of French Character. By JULES JANIN, BALZAC, CORMENIN, and other celebrated French Authors. 1 large vol. royal 8vo, Illustrated by upwards of 230 humorous and extremely clever Wood Engravings by distinguished Artists (pub. at 17. 5s.), cloth gilt, 10s.

1840

This book is extremely clever, both in the letter-press and plates, and has had an immense run in France, greater even than the Pickwick Papers in this country.

POOLE'S COMIC SKETCH BOOK; OR, SKETCHES AND RECOLLECTIONS BY THE AUTHOR OF PAUL PRY. Second Edition, 2 vols., post 8vo., fine portrait, cloth gilt, with new comic ornaments (pub. at 18s.), 78. 6d.

1843

SKETCHES FROM FLEMISH LIFE. BY HENDRIK CONSCIENCE. Square 12mo, 130 Wood Engravings (puh, at 6s.), cloth, 4s. 6d.

TROLLOPE'S (MRS.) LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, THE FACTORY BOY, medium 8vo, with 24 Steel Plates (pub. at 12s.), gilt cloth, 6s. 6d. 1840 TROLLOPE'S (MRS.) JESSIE PHILLIPS. A Tale of the Present Day, medium 8vo, port. and 12 Steel Plates (pub. at 12s.), cloth gilt, 68. Od.

1844

UNIVERSAL SONGSTER, Illustrated by CRUIKSHANK, being the largest collection of the best Songs in the English language (upwards of 5,000), 3 vols. 8vo, with 87 humorous Engravings on Steel and Wood, by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, and 8 medallion Portraits (pub. as 1. 16s.), cloth, 13s. 6d.

Juvenile and Elementary Books, Gymnastics, &c. !

1850

ALPHABET OF QUADRUPEDS, Illustrated by Figures selected from the works of the Old Masters, square 12mo, with 24 spirited Engravings after BERGHEM, REMBRANDT, CUYP, PAUL POTTER, &c. and with initial letters by Mr. SHAW, cloth, gilt edges (pub. at 43. C.), 30. the same, the plates coloured, gilt cloth, gilt edges (pub. at 78. 6d.) 58. CRABB'S (REV. G.) NEW PANTHEON, or Mythology of all Nations; especially for the Use of Schools and Young Persons; with Questions for Examination on the Plan of PINNOCK. 18mo, with 30 pleasing lithographs (pub. at 3s.), cloth, 28. 1847 CROWQUILL'S PICTORIAL GRAMMAR. 16m0, with 120 humorous illustrations (pub. at 5s.), cloth, gilt edges, 2s. 6d.

1844

DRAPER'S JUVENILE NATURALIST, or Country Walks in Spring, Summer, Autumn,, and Winter, square Izmo, with 80 beautifully executed Woodcuts (pub. at 7s. 6d.), cloth, gilt edges, 4s. 6d.

1845

ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF MANNERS AND ETIQUETTE, comprising an improved edition of Chesterfield's Advice to his Son on Men and Manners; and the Young Man's own. Book; a Manual of Politeness, Intellectual Improvement, and Moral Deportment, 24mo, Frontispiece, cloth, gilt edges, 28. 1843

EQUESTRIAN MANUAL FOR LADIES, by FRANK HOWARD. Fcap. 8vo, upwards of 50 beautiful Woodcuts (pub. at 4s.), gilt cloth, gilt edges, 28. bu.

1844

GAMMER GRETHEL'S FAIRY TALES AND POPULAR STORIES. translated from the German of GRIMM (containing 42 Fairy Tales), post 8vo, numerous Woodcuts by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK (pub. at 7s. 6d.), cloth gilt 5s

1840

1850

GOOD-NATURED BEAR. a Story for Children of all Ages, by R. H. HORNE. Square 8vo, plates (pub, at 58.) cloth, 38., or with the plates coloured, 48. GRIMM'S TALES FROM EASTERN LANDS. Square 12mo, plates (pub. at 58.), cloth, 3s. 6d., or plates coloured, 48. 6d.

1847

HALL'S (CAPTAIN BASIL) PATCHWORK, a New Series of Fragments of Voyages and Travels, Second Edition, 12mo, cloth, with the back very richly and appropriately gilt with patchwork devices (pub. at 158.), 78. 6d.

1841

HOLIDAY LIBRARY, Edited by WILLIAM HAZLITT. Uniformly printed in 3 vols. plates (pub. at 19s. 6d.), cloth, 10s. 6d., or separately, viz:-Orphan of Waterloo, 38. 6d. Holly Grange, 38. 6d. Legends of Rubezahl, and Fairy Tales, 38. bd.

1845

HOWITT'S (WILLIAM) JACK OF THE MILL. 2 vols. 12mo (pub. at 15s.), cloth gilt, 78. 6d. 1844

HOWITT'S (MARY) CHILD'S PICTURE AND VERSE BOOK, commonly called "Otto Speckter's Fable Book;" translated into English Verse, with French and German Verses opposite, forming a Triglott, square 12mo, with 100 large Wood Engravings (pub. at 108. 6d.), extra Turkey cloth, gilt edges, 58.

1845

This is one of the most elegant juvenile books ever produced, and has the novelty of being in three languages.

1843

LAMB'S TALES FROM SHAKSPEARE, designed principally for the use of Young Persons (written by MISS and CHARLES LAMB), Sixth Edition, embellished with 20 large and beautiful Woodcut Engravings, from designs by HARVEY, fcap. 8vo (pub. at 7s. 6d.), cloth gilt, 58. "One of the most useful and agreeable companions to the understanding of Shakspeare which have been produced. The youthful reader who is about to taste the charms of our great Bard, is strongly recommended to prepare himself by first reading these elegant tales."-Quarterly Review.

L. E. L. TRAITS AND TRIALS OF EARLY LIFE. A Series of Tales addressed to Young People. By L. E. L. (MISS LANDON). Fourth Edition, fcap. 8vo, with a beautiful Portrait Engraved on Steel (pub. at 58.), gilt cloth, 3s.

1845

LOUDON'S (MRS.) ENTERTAINING NATURALIST, being popular Descriptions, Tales and Anecdotes of more than 500 Animals, comprehending all the Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, &c. of which a knowledge is indispensable in Polite Education; Illustrated by upwards of 500 beautiful Woodcuts, by BEWICK, HARVEY, WHIMPER, and others, post 8vo, gilt cloth, 78. 6d.

1850

MARTIN AND WESTALL'S PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE BIBLE, the letterpress by the Rev. HOBART CAUNTER, 8vo, 144 extremely beautiful Wood Engravings by the first Artists (including reduced copies of MARTIN'S celebrated Pictures, Belshazzar's Feast, The Deluge, Fall of Nineveh, &c.), cloth gilt, gilt edges, reduced to 12s. Whole bound mor. richly gilt, gilt edges, 188.

A most elegant present to young people.

PARLEY'S (PETER) WONDERS OF HISTORY (pub. at 68.), cloth, gilt edges, 3s. 6d.

1846

Square 16mo, numerous Woodcuts

1846

PERCY TALES OF THE KINGS OF ENGLAND; Stories of Camps and Battle-Fields, Wars, and Victories (modernized from HOLINSHED, FROISSART, and the other Chroniclers), 2 vols. in 1, square 12mo. (Parley size.) Fourth Edition, considerably improved, completed to the present time, embellished with 16 exceedingly beautiful Wood Engravings (pub. at 9s.), cloth gilt, gilt edges, 5s.

This beautiful volume has enjoyed a large share of success, and deservedly.

1850

ROBIN HOOD AND HIS MERRY FORESTERS. BY STEPHEN PERCY. Square 12mo, 8 Illustrations by GILBERT (pub. at 58.), cloth, 38. 6d., or with coloured Plates, 5s. 1850 STRICKLAND'S (MISS JANE) EDWARD EVELYN, a Tale of the Rebellion of 1745; to which is added "The Peasant's Tale," by JEFFERYS TAYLOR, fcap. 8vo, 2 fine Plates (pub. at 58.) cloth gilt, 28. 6d.

1849

TOMKIN'S BEAUTIES OF ENGLISH POETRY, selected for the Use of Youth, and designed to Inculcate the Practice of Virtue. Twentieth Edition, with considerable additions, royal 18mo, very elegantly printed, with a beautiful Frontispiece after HARVEY, elegant gilt edges, 3s. 6d. 1847

WOOD-NOTES FOR ALL SEASONS (OR THE POETRY OF BIRDS), a Series of Songs and Poems for Young People, contributed by BARRY CORNWALL, WORDSWORTH,MOORE, COLERIDGE, CAMPBELL, JOANNA BAILLIE, ELIZA COOK, MARY HOWITT, MRS. HEMANS, HOGG, CHARLOTTE SMITH, &c. fcap. 8vo, very prettily printed, with 15 beautiful Wood Engravings (pub. at 3s. 6d.), cloth, gilt edges, 2s.

1842

YOUTH'S (THE) HANDBOOK OF ENTERTAINING KNOWLEDGE, in a series of Familiar Conversations on the most interesting productions of Nature and Art, and on other Instructive Topics of Polite Education. By a Lady (MRS. PALLISER, the Sister of Captain MARRYAT), 2 vols. fcap. 8vo, Woodcuts (pub. at 158.), cloth gilt, 68.

1844

This is a very clever and instructive book, adapted to the capacities of voung people, on the plan of the Conversations on Chemistry, Mineralogy, Botany, kr.

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