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STANESBY'S ILLUMINATED GIFT BOOKS.

Every page richly printed in Gold and Colours.

The Floral Gift.

Small 4to, price 14s. cloth elegant; 21s. morocco extra.

Aphorisms of the Wise and Good.

With a Photographic Portrait of Milton; intended as a companion volume to "Shakespeare's Household Words." Price 9s. cloth, elegant, 14s. Turkey morocco antique.

"A perfect gem in binding, illustration, and literary excellence."-Daily News.

Shakespeare's Household Words;

With a Photographic Portrait taken from the Monument at Stratfordon-Avon. Price 9s. cloth elegant; 14s. morocco antique.

"An exquisite little gem, fit to be the Christmas offering to Titania or Queen Mab."The Critic.

The Wisdom of Solomon;

From the Book of Proverbs. With a Photographic Frontispiece, representing the Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon. Small 4to, price 14s. cloth elegant; 18s. calf; 21s. morocco antique.

The Bridal Souvenir;

Containing the Choicest Thoughts of the Best Authors, in Prose and Verse. New Edition, with a Portrait of the Princess Royal. Elegantly bound in white and gold, price 21s.

"A splendid specimen of decorative art, and well suited for a bridal gift."-Literary Gazette.

The Birth-Day Souvenir;

A Book of Thoughts on Life and Immortality, from Eminent Writers
Small 4to. price 12s. 6d. illuminated cloth; 18s. morocco antique.

Light for the Path of Life;

From the Holy Scriptures. Small 4to, price 12s. cloth elegant; 15s. calf gilt edges; 18s. morocco antique.

NEW BOOK OF EMBLEMS.

Square 8vo. price 21s. cloth elegant; 27s., calf extra, 31s. 6d., morocco antique; beautifully printed by Whittingham, in Old English type, with the initial letters and borders in red.

Spiritual Conceits;

Extracted from the Writings of the Fathers, the old English Poets, etc., with One Hundred entirely New Designs, forming Symbolical Illustrations to the passages, by W. HARRY ROGERS.

A book of deep thought and beautiful, yet quaint, artistic work."-Art Journal.

NEW WORKS PUBLISHED BY GRIFFITH AND FARRAN.

NEW WORKS.

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BY THE AUTHOR OF 'MARY POWELL,' ETC.

The Interrupted Wedding;

A Hungarian Tale. With Frontispiece, by HENRY WARREN. Post 8vo., price 6s. cloth.

NEW BOYS' BOOK BY MRS. HENRY WOOD.

William Allair;

Or, Running away to Sea, by the author of "East Lynne, "The Channings," etc. Frontispiece by F. GILBERT. Fcap. 8vo., price 2s. 6d. cloth, 3s. gilt edges.

The Happy Home;

LADY LUSHINGTON.

Or the Children at the Red House, by LADY LUSHINGTON. Illustrated by G. J. PINWELL. Super royal 16mo., price 3s. 6d. cloth, 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges,

ELWES' NEW BOOK FOR BOYS

Luke Ashleigh;

Or, School Life in Holland, by ALFRED ELWES, author of " Guy Rivers," "Paul Blake," etc. Illustrated by G. DU MAURIER. Fcap. 8vo., price 5s. cloth, 5s. 6d. gilt edges.

Our Birth Days;

MRS. DAVENPORT.

And how to improve them, by Mrs. E. DAVENPORT, author of "Fickle Flora," etc. Frontispiece by D. H. FRISTON. Fcap. 8vo., price 2s. 6d. cloth, 3s. gilt edges.

REV. H. P. DUNSTER.

Historical Tales of Lancastrian Times.

By the Rev. H. P. DUNSTER, M.A., with illustrations by JOHN
FRANKLIN. Fcap. 8vo., price 5s. cloth, 5s. 6d. gilt edges.

THE AUTHOR OF TUPPY.'

Tiny Stories for Tiny Readers in Tiny Words.
By the author of "Tuppy," "Triumphs of Steam," &c., with Twelve
Illustrations, by HARRISON WEIR. Super Royal 16mo., price 2s. 6d.
cloth, 4s. 6d. coloured, cloth, elegant gilt edges.

Nursery Nonsense;

C. H. BENNETT.

Or Rhymes without Reason, by D'ARCY W. THOMPSON, with sixty Illustrations, by C. H. BENNETT. Imperial 16mo., price 2s. 6d. cloth; or 4s. 6d. coloured, cloth elegant, gilt edges.

Little by Little.

A series of Graduated Lessons in the Art of Reading Music, by the author of "Conversations on Harmony." Oblong 8vo., price 3s. 6d. cloth.

Memorable Battles in English History.

Where Fought, why Fought, and their Results. With Lives of the
Commanders. By W. H. DAVENPORT ADAMS, author of " Neptune's
Heroes; or, the Sea-kings of England." Frontispiece by ROBERT
DUDLEY. Post 8vo. price 7s. 6d. extra cloth.

"Of the care and honesty of the author's labours, the book gives abundant proof."— Athenæum.

Our Soldiers;

Or, Anecdotes of the Campaigns and Gallant Deeds of the British
Army during the reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. By W. H. G.
KINGSTON. With Frontispiece from a Painting in the Victoria Cross
Gallery. Fcp. 8vo. price 3s. cloth; 3s. 6d. gilt edges.

Our Sailors;

Or, Anecdotes of the Engagements and Gallant Deeds of the British
Navy during the reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. By W. H. G.
KINGSTON. With Frontispiecc. Fcap. 8vo. price 3s. cloth;

3s. 6d. gilt edges.

"These volumes abundantly prove that both our officers and men in the Army and Navy, have been found as ready as ever to dare, and to do as was dared and done of yore, when led by a Nelson or a Wellington."

A Hand-Book of the History of the United States.

Including the Colonial Period: War of Independence; Constitution
of the States; Slavery and other Causes leading to the present War.
By HUGO REID, late Principal of Dalhousie College, Halifax, Nova
Scotia. Fcap. 8vo. price 2s. 6d. cloth.

The Loves of Tom Tucker and Little Bo-Peep.

Written and Illustrated by THOMAS HOOD. Quarto, price 2s. 6d. coloured plates.

"Full of fun and of good innocent humour. The Illustrations are excellent."-The Critic.

Scenes and Stories of the Rhine.

By M. BETHAM EDWARDS, author of "Holidays among the Mountains," etc. With Illustrations by F. W. KEYL. Super Royal 16mo. price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"Full of amusing incidents, good stories, and sprightly pictures."-The Dial.

Holidays Among the Mountains;

Or, Scenes and Stories of Wales. By M. BETHAM EDWARDS. Illustrated by F. J. SKILL. Super royal 16mo.; price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Nursery Fun;

Or, the Little Folks' Picture Book. The Illustrations by C. H.
BENNETT. Quarto, price 2s. 6d. coloured plates.

"Will be greeted with shouts of laughter in any nursery."-The Critic.

Play-Room Stories;

Or, How to make Peace. By GEORGIANA M. CRAIK.

With Illus

trations by C. GREEN. Super Royal 16mo. price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"This Book will come with 'peace' upon its wings into many a crowded playroom." -Art Journal.

Fickle Flora,

and her Sea Side Friends. By EMMA DAVENFORT, author of "Live Toys," etc. With Illustrations by J. Absolon. Super Royal 16mo. price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Live Toys;

Or, Anecdotes of our Four-legged and other Pets. PORT. With Illustrations by HARRISON WEIR. price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. "One of the best kind of books for youthful reading."-Guardian. The Faithful Hound.

By EMMA DAVENSuper Royal 16mo.

A Story in Verse, founded on fact. By LADY THOMAS. With Illustrations by H. WEIR. Imperial 16mo, price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO ALFRED TENNYSON.

The Story of King Arthur,

and his Knights of the Round Table.
tions, by G. H. THOMAS. Post 8vo.
gilt edges.

With Six Beautiful 'Illustraprice 7s. cloth; 9s. coloured,

"Heartily glad are we to welcome the glorious old tale in its present shape."-Gentleman's Magazine.

ALFRED ELWES' BOOKS FOR BOYS.

With Illustrations, Fcap. 8vo. price 5s. each cloth; 5s. 6d. gilt edges.

Guy Rivers;

Or, a Boy's Struggles in the Great World.
ANELAY.

Illustrations by H.

"Mr. Elwes sustains his reputation. The moral tone is excellent, and boys will derive from it both pleasure and profit."--Athenæum.

Ralph Seabrooke;

Or, The Adventures of a Young Artist in Piedmont and Tuscany.
Illustrated by DUDLEY.

Frank and Andrea;

Or Forest Life in the Island of Sardinia.

Illustrated by DUDley.

"The descriptions of Sardinian life and scenery are admirable."—Athenæum.

Paul Blake;

Or, the Story of a Boy's Perils in the Islands of Corsica and Monte
Cristo. Illustrated by H. ANELAY.

"This spirited and engaging story will lead our young friends to a very intimate acquaintance with the island of Corsica."-Art Journal.

CAPTAIN MARRYAT'S DAUGHTER.

Harry at School;

By EMILIA MARRYAT. With Illustrations by ABSOLON. Super
Royal 16mo. price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"Really good, and fitted to delight little boys."-Spectator.

Long Evenings;

Or, Stories for My Little Friends, by EMILIA MARRYAT. Illustrated by
ABSOLON. Second Edition.

edges.

Price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt

"Let Papas and Mammas, making choice of Christmas Gift Books, ask for this."Athenæum.

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