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Books on the Fine Arts, Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Heraldry, Antiquities, Topography, Sporting, Pictorial and highly Illustrated Works, &c., &c.

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the same, India proof impressions, gilt cloth, (pub. at 17. 11s. 6d.) reduced to 158.

the same, India proofs, morocco, (pub. at 11. 11s. 6d.) reduced to 17.

"A beautiful volume, and one which we can cordially recommend. Its embellishments are charming." ARMES ET ARMURES, Meubles, et autres Objets du Moyen Age et de la Renaissance, par Asselineau, containing 144 finely executed lithographic engravings of Armour, Furniture, Sculpture, &c., of the Middle Ages, folio, 24 parts, sewed, (pub. at 71. 48.) reduced to 57. 10s.

Paris, 1844

ARTIST'S BOOK OF FABLES, comprising a Series of Original Fables, illustrated by 280 exquisitely beautiful engravings on wood, by Harvey and other eminent Artists, after Designs by the late James Northcote, R.A., post 8vo, portrait; elegantly bound in red turkey cloth, full gilt, (pub. at 17. 18.) reduced to 9s. 1845 BECKER (G. G.) AUGUSTEUM; ou Descriptions des Monumens Antiques qui se trouvent à Dresde, 3 vols. folio, 144 beautiful plates of the celebrated Collection of Statues in the Dresden Gallery, half morocco, gilt edges, (pub. at 217.) reduced to 107. 10s. Leipzig, 1804-12 BECKFORD'S THOUGHTS ON HUNTING, in a Series of Familiar Letters to a Friend, fcap. 8vo, Illustrated Edition, with four fine steel plates after Cooper, extra gilt cloth, (pub. at 88.) reduced to 38. 6d. 1847

BEWICK'S SELECT FABLES, with a Memoir and Descriptive Catalogue of the Works of Messrs. Bewick, 8vo, with several portraits of Bewick, and upwards of 350 engravings on wood, original impressions, 8vo, bds. (pub. at 158.) reduced to 108. Newcastle, 1820

the same, impl. 8vo, largest paper, bds. (pub. at 17. 11s. 6d.) reduced to 17. 18.

BEWICK'S EDITION OF ESOP'S FABLES, 8vo, with upwards of 350 fine wood-cuts, impl. 8vo, largest paper, boards, (pub. at 21. 2s.) reduced to 17. 11s. 6d. Newcastle, 1818 BEWICK'S Large Wood-cuts, viz. Portrait, Lion, Tiger, Elephant, and Zebra, struck off on 4to paper, (pub. at 11. 58.) reduced to 78. 6d.

the same, on India Paper, (pub. at 27. 108.) reduced to 158.

the same, on vellum, (pub. at 57.) reduced to 17. 10s.

"The matchless, inimitable Bewick. The delight of childhood, manhood, decaying age!-a moral in every tail-piece-a sermon in every vignette."-Professor Wilson in Blackwood's Magazine.

BOOK OF GEMS, or the Modern Poets and Artists of Great Britain, 8vo, 50 exquisitely beautiful line engravings after Turner, Bonington, &c., &c., cloth, elegantly gilt, (pub. at 1844 17. 118. 6d.) reduced to 15s.

or in morocco extra, 17. 18. "A work which, for beauty of illustration and elegance of arrangement, has seldom, if ever, been surpassed."-John Bull.

BOOK OF RAPHAEL'S CARTOONS, by R. CATTERMOLE, 8vo, with an exquisite portrait of Raphael, a View of Hampton Court, and seven very highly finished steel engravings of the celebrated Cartoons at Hampton Court; superbly bound in red turkey cloth, full gilt back, gilt sides, and gilt edges, (pub. at 15s.) reduced to 78. 6d. 1845

the same, royal 8vo, large paper proofs, red turkey cloth, richly gilt, (pub. at 17. 1s.)

reduced to 12s.

1845

the same, printed in folio, engraver's proofs on India paper, cloth bds. (pub. at 21. 28.) reduced to 158.

BOOK OF SHAKSPEARE GEMS, a Series of Landscape Illustrations of the most interesting localities of Shakspeare's Dramas; with Historical and Descriptive Accounts, by Washington Irving, Jesse, W. Howitt, Wordsworth, Inglis, and others; 8vo, with 45 highly finished steel engravings by Radcliffe, Woods, Hinchliff, Varrall, Winkles, and other eminent artists; elegantly bound in red turkey cloth, very richly and appropriately gilt on back and sides, (pub. at 17. 11s. 6d.) reduced to 148. 1845 the same, in morocco extra, gilt edges,

17. 18.

BOOKS ON THE FINE ARTS, ARCHITECTURE, ETC.

BOOK OF WAVERLEY GEMS, a Series of 64 highly finished line engravings of the most interesting Incidents and Scenery in Walter Scott's Novels, executed on Steel in the best manner by Heath, Finden, Rolls, and others, after Pictures by Leslie, Stothard, Cooper, Howard, &c., with illustrative letter-press, 8vo, elegantly bound in red turkey cloth, appropriately gilt, and uniform in size and binding with the Book of Gems, &c., (pub. at 17.11s. 6d.) reduced to 158. -the same, elegantly bound in morocco, 1846 gilt edges, (pub. at 27. 28.) reduced to 17. 18. This is one of the most beautiful gift books yet brought out.

BRITTON'S CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF LINCOLN, 4to, 16 fine plates by Le Keux, cloth, (pub. at 31. 38.) reduced to 17. 58. 1837

royal 4to, large paper, cloth, 17. 11s. 6d. This volume was published to complete Mr. Britton's Cathedrals, and is wanting in most of the sets. BRITTON'S Edition of Ferrey's Antiquities of the Priory of CHRIST CHURCH, HAMPSHIRE, 4to. 20 fine engravings, cloth, (pub. at 21. 28.) reduced to 158. 1841

royal 4to, large paper, cloth, (pub. at 31. 38.) reduced to 17. 58. BROCKEDON'S ITALY, Classical, Historical, and Picturesque; accompanied by Historical and Descriptive letter-press, impl. 4to, containing 62 highly finished line engravings, by Willmore, Cousens, &c., after drawings by Turner, Stanfield, Roberts, Harding, Prout, and others, complete in 20 parts, (pub. at 57.) reduced to 31. 10s. the same, handsomely hf. bd. morocco 1842, &c. extra, full gilt back, (pub. at 5l. 158. 6d.) reduced to 41.

the same, India proofs before letters, complete in 20 parts, rare, (only three copies for sale) (pub. at 131. 2s. 6d.) reduced to 87. 88. BROCKEDON'S (W.) PASSES OF THE ALPS, 2 vols. medium 4to, containing 109 beautiful engravings by Finden, Willmore, and other eminent artists, including maps of each Pass, and a general map of the Alps by Arrowsmith, hf. bd. morocco, gilt edges, (pub. at 107. 108. in bds.) reduced to 47. 48.

1828

the same, large paper, India proof impressions, 2 vols. impl. 4to, extra cloth bds. (pub. at 207.) reduced to 67. 68.

the same, 2 vols. hf. bd. morocco, top edges gilt, 67. 168. 6d.

"One of the most valuable and interesting works of modern times. We have no hesitation in stating that a volume of more uniform excellence has never been published in England. As the ornament of a library, a practical guide over the scene described, or a pleasing fire-side associate it will be found all that can be desired."

BULWER'S PILGRIMS OF THE RHINE, 8vo, embellished with 27 exquisite line engravings after David Roberts, MacClise, and Parris, by Goodall, Willmore, and other first-rate artists; richly bound in red turkey cloth, full gilt on back and sides, with appropriate devices, (pub. at 17. 11s. 6d.) reduced to 148.

11. 48.

whole bound in morocco, gilt edges,

BURKE'S HERALDIC ILLUSTRATIONS, comprising the Armorial Bearings of the Principal Families of the Empire, with Pedigrees, &c., 3 handsome vols. super-royal 8vo, with 146 highly finished copper-plate engravings, comprising upwards of eight hundred Armorial Bearings, extra red cloth, richly gilt, (pub. at 4l. 148. 6d.) reduced to 31. 38. 1844-46

1837

"These are splendid volumes, comprising the armorial bearings of we know not how many ancient families, beautifully emblazoned, and accompanied by brief pedigrees. The work is as curious as it is magnificent, and no description can convey half as BURROW'S ELGIN MARBLES, with an Hisexact an idea of it as five minute's examination."Literary Gazette. torical and Topographical Account of Athens, 8vo, illustrated with 40 outline plates, extra cloth, (pub. at 17.) reduced to 68. 6d. CARTER'S ARCHITECTURE OF ENGLAND, including the Orders during the British, Roman, Saxon, and Norman Eras; also under the Reigns of Henry III, and Edward III.; illustrated by 103 large copperplate engravings, comprising upwards of two thousand specimens, shown in plan, elevation, section, and detail, by JOHN BRITTON, ESQ., royal folio, hf. bd. morocco, (pub. at 127. 12s.) reduced to 41. 48. 1837

ANCIENT

"One of the most useful books the architectural student can possess.

CARTER'S ANCIENT SCULPTURE AND Mr. Pugin says of Carter, "We ne'er shall look upon his like again.' PAINTING NOW REMAINING IN ENGLAND, from the earliest period to the Reign of Henry VIII., consisting of Statues, Basso-relievos, Sculptures, &c., Brasses, Monumental Effigies, Paintings on Glass and on Walls; Missal Ornaments; Carvings on Cups, Croziers, Chests, Seals; Ancient Furniture, &c., &c., with Historical and Critical Illustrations by Douce Gough, the Rev. J. Milner, Meyrick, Dawson Turner, and John Britton, royal folio, with 120 large engravings, many of which are beautifully coloured, and several illuminated with gold, CARTER'S GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE and hf. bd. morocco, (pub. at 157. 158.) reduced to 1838 Ancient Buildings in England, with 120 Views, etched by himself, 4 vols. square 12mo, hf. CATLIN'S morocco, (pub. at 27. 28.) reduced to 18s. 1824 ILLUSTRATIONS MANNERS, CUSTOMS, AND CONDIOF THE TION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS: in a Series of Letters and Notes, written during Eight Years of Travel and Adventure among the Wildest and most Remarkable Tribes now existing, 2 vols. impl. 8vo, fifth edition, containing 360 engravings from the author's original paintings, extra cloth, emblematically gilt, (pub. at 27. 12s. 6d.) reduced to 17. 10s. 1846

81. 88.

"A unique work! a work of extraordinary interest and value; we need not recommend it to the world, for it is beyond all praise."-Athenæum.

"Mr. Catlin is the Historian of the Red Races of mankind; of a world fast fading away, and leaving hardly a trace or a wreck behind. Eight years has he devoted to this memorable task, and with his pen and pencil has brought the existence of these wild and uncivilized beings so vividly before our eyes, that we seem to have accompanied him in his wanderings, seen

Introduction by MRS. JAMESON, royal 4to, 90 plates, beautifully engraved in outline, India proofs, hf. morocco extra, (pub. at 51. 5s.) re1836 duced to 31. 38.

them, mixed with them, and impressed the recollec-| COESVELT'S PICTURE GALLERY, with an tion of their forms and features, their costume, strange customs, feasts, ceremonies, religious rites, wars, dances, sports, and other modes of life, distinctly upon our minds. And it is impossible not to be led away by his devoted enthusiasm, and feel, like himself, a deep concern for these remaining children of the prairie and the forest, the last fragment of dying nations, and, with all the errors of their condition, a splendid variety of the genus Man."-Literary Gazette. "A faithful and well-authenticated declaration, not only of a most interesting portion of the globe, as it at present exists, in a state of nature, but of a race of innocent, unoffending men so rapidly perishing, that too truly may it be said of them,

'Apparent rari nantes in gurgite vasto!"" Quarterly Review. CATLIN'S NEW WORK. THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN PORTFOLIO, containing Hunting Scenes, Amusements, Scenery, and Costume of the Indians of the Rocky Mountains and Prairies of America, from Drawings and Notes of the Author made during Eight Years' Travel among 48 of the wildest and most remote Tribes of Savages in North America. A series of 25 magnificent lithographic plates, printed in tints by Day and Haghe; accompanied by full and interesting letter-press descriptions; imp. fol. hf. bd. mor. 57. 58. 1845

the same, with the plates beautifully coloured, in the style of drawings; mounted on tinted cards: enclosed in a handsome portfolio, 107. 10s.

"A unique work! a work of extraordinary interest and value; we need not recommend it to the world, for it is beyond all praise."-Athenæum. CAULFIELD'S PORTRAITS, MEMOIRS, 'AND CHARACTERS OF REMARKABLE PERSONS, from the Reign of Edward III. to the Revolution, 3 vols. royal 8vo, 109 curious plates, illustrating Granger, &c., bds. (pub. at 1813 41. 48.) reduced to 17. 88.

the same, large paper, 3 vols. 4to. bds. (pub. at 67. 6s.) reduced to 27. 28. CHAMBERLAINE'S IMITATIONS OF DRAWINGS from the Great Masters in the Royal Collection, engraved by Bartolozzi and others, impl. fol. 70 plates, hf. bd. morocco, richly gilt back and gilt edges, (pub. at 127. 128.) reduced to 51. 58.

CHRISTIAN SOUVENIR, edited by the REV.
T. DALE, 8vo, embellished with 12 large and
extremely beautiful plates, elegantly bound in
gilt cloth, gilt edges, (pub. at 168.) reduced to
1824
10s. 6d.
CHURCHES OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE, pub-
lished by the Cambridge Camden Society, viz.,
Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Histon, Harlton,
Haslingfield, 7 parts, complete in 1 vol. impl.
8vo, with 20 fine lithographs, and numerous
wood-cuts, (pub. at 17. 18.) reduced to 10s. 6d.

The Ecclesiastical Remains of Cambridgeshire are hardly surpassed by those of any other county in England; the examples of the Decorated style especially, are very numerous, and usually of extraordinary merit; and as the history of the county is so little known, and its topographical and architectural illustrations so meagre and imperfect, the above work will prove to be a contribution, not of mere interest to amateurs, but also of real value to scientific and professional men.

CLAUDE'S LIBER VERITATIS, a collection of 300 engravings in imitation of the original Drawings of Claude, by Earlom, 3 vols. folio, elegantly hf. bd. morocco, gilt edges, (pub. at 317. 10s.) reduced to 107. 108.

CONEY'S FOREIGN CATHEDRALS, Hotels
de Ville, Town Halls, and other remarkable
buildings in France, Holland, Germany, and
Italy, 32 fine large plates, impl. folio, hf. mo-
rocco extra, gilt edges, (pub. at 107. 10s.) re-
1842
duced to 31. 138. 6d.
COOKE'S SHIPPING AND CRAFT, a series
of 65 brilliant etchings, comprising picturesque
but at the same time extremely accurate repre-
sentations of the principal varieties of Shipping
and Craft met with in the British Seas and
Rivers, from a Thames Wherry to a first-rate
Man-of-war, royal 4to, elegantly bound in gilt
cloth, (pub. at 31. 13s. 6d.) reduced to 17. 11s. 6d.
the same, India proofs, impl. 4to, hf.
bd. morocco, gilt edges, (pub. at 51. 5s.) re-
duced to 31. 38.

COOKE'S LONDON AND ITS VICINITY,
50 beautiful etchings after drawings by Calcott,
Stanfield, Prout, Roberts, Harding, Stark,
Havell, and Cotman, royal 4to, gilt cloth,
(pub. at 51.) reduced to 17. 11s. 6d.

impl. 4to, India proofs, hf. bd. morocco, (pub. at 67. 168. 6d.) reduced to 31. 38. COOKE'S THAMES SCENERY, 75 fine plates, proof impressions, sm. folio, with the 8vo vol. of letter-press, vols. hf. bd. morocco extra, (pub. at 107. 10s.) reduced to 27. 12s. 6d.

the same, India proof impressions, sm. folio, with the 8vo vol. of letter-press, 2 vols. hf. bd. morocco extra, (pub. at 157. 15s.) reduced to 31. 38.

The etchings of W. B. Cooke have long maintained the highest rank among the artistical productions of this country. His association with Turner in the "Scenery of the Southern Coast," and other graphic works, has given the public so fine an example of his powers, and has so thoroughly established his reputation as an artist of taste, feeling, and execution, that further eulogium must be unnecessary. CORNWALL.-AN ILLUSTRATED ITINERARY OF THE COUNTY OF CORNWALL, including Historical and Descriptive Accounts, with Statistical Relations, by CYRUS REDDING, impl. 8vo, illustrated by 118 beautiful engravings on steel and wood by Landells, Hinchcliffe, Jackson, Williams, Sly, &c., after drawings by Creswick and Sargent, hf. morocco, cloth sides, (pub. at 168.) reduced to 88.

1842

For sublime scenery, and picturesque antiquities, Cornwall is undoubtedly the most interesting county in England.

"In the popular form of a tour, this delightfully gossiping work leads us along from town to village, from cromlêch to abbey, through the most remarkable English county, and one which lays claim to the highest antiquity."-Athenæum.

CORONATION OF GEORGE THE FOURTH, by Sir George Nayler, in a series of above 40 magnificent paintings of the Procession, Ceremonial, and Banquet, comprehending faithful Portraits of many of the distinguished Individuals who were present; with historical and descriptive letter-press, atlas folio, splendidly hf. bd. morocco, gilt edges, (pub. at 527. 10s.) reduced to 127. 12s.

DILETTANTI SPECIMENS OF

1838

COTMAN'S SEPULCHRAL BRASSES IN NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK, tending to illustrate the Ecclesiastical, Military, and Civil Costume of Former Ages, with letter-press descriptions, &c., by Dawson Turner, Sir S. Meyrick, &c., 173 plates, the enamelled Brasses are splendidly illuminated, 2 vols. impl. 4to, hf. bd. morocco, gilt edges, 67. 68. 1838 the same, large paper, imperial folio, hf. morocco, gilt edges, 81. 88. COTMAN'S ETCHINGS OF ARCHITECTURAL REMAINS in various Counties in England, with letter-press descriptions by Rickman, 2 vols. impl. folio, containing 240 highly spirited etchings, hf. morocco, (pub. at 241.) reduced to 81. 88. CROWQUILL'S PICTORIAL GRAMMAR, 16mo, with 120 humorous illustrations, ex. cloth, gilt edges, (pub. at 58.) reduced to 2s. 6d. 1844 CRUIKSHANK'S ILLUSTRATIONS OF FIELDING, SMOLLETT, AND GOLDSMITH, 41 very humorous and clever etchings, with letter-press descriptions, 12mo, extra cloth, gilt, (pub. at 128.) reduced to 68. D'AGINCOURT (SEROUX) HISTOIRE DE L'ART PAR LES MONUMENS, depuis sa Décadence au Quatrième Siècle jusqu'à son Renouvellement au Seizième, 6 vols. folio, in 24 parts, with 325 plates, (pub. at 367.) reduced to 167. 168. Paris, 1823 -the same, bound in 3 vols. half morocco extra, gilt edges, 211. DANIELL AND CAUNTER'S SCENES IN INDIA, comprising 22 beautiful line engravings, after original Drawings by the late Wm. Daniell, R.A., with Descriptive Accounts by the REV. HOBART CAUNTER, post 8vo, whole bd. in green morocco, richly gilt, gilt edges, (pub. at 17. 18.) reduced to 78. 1835 DANIELL'S ORIENTAL SCENERY AND ANTIQUITIES, the original magnificent edition, 150 splendid coloured Views on the largest scale, of the Architecture, Antiquities, and Landscape Scenery of Hindoostan, 6 vols. in 3, elephant folio, elegantly hf. bd. morocco, with full gilt backs, and gilt edges, (pub. at 2107.) reduced to 521. 10s.

DANIELL'S ORIENTAL SCENERY, 6 vols. in 3, sm. folio, 150 plates, handsomely hf. bd. morocco, (pub. at 187. 188.) reduced to 67. 68. This is reduced from the preceding large work, and is uncoloured.

DANIELL'S ANIMATED NATURE, being Picturesque Delineations of the most interesting Subjects from all branches of Natural History, 125 engravings, with letter-press descriptions, vols. sm. folio, hf. mor. (uniform with the Oriental Scenery,) (pub. at 157. 158.) red. to 31. 38. DIBDIN'S BIBLIOGRAPHICAL TOUR IN FRANCE AND GERMANY, 11 plates to, including portrait, engraved for the second edition, not contained in the first, India proofs, impl. 8vo, (pub. at 158.) reduced to 10s. 6d.

COTMAN'S Illustrations of Dr. Dibdin's Bibliographical Tour in France and Normandy, 37 plates, impl. 8vo, India proofs, with printed directions for placing them in Dibdin's Tour, 17. 78.

SCULPTURE, Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman, selected from different Collections in Great Britain, with descriptions, by R. PAYNE KNIGHT, impl. folio, 75 most beautiful engravings of Statues, &c., half morocco extra, gilt edges, (pub. at 187. 188.) reduced to 57. 58. DODWELL'S VIEWS IN GREECE, 30 beautifully coloured plates, royal folio, hf. morocco extra, gilt edges, (pub. at 187. 188.) red.to 67. 68. DODWELL'S VIEWS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF CYCLOPIAN OR PELASGIC REMAINS IN GREECE AND ITALY, including Architectural Constructions of a later period, royal folio, 131 large lithographic engravings, with 34 pages of letterpress, hf. bd. uncut, (pub. at 67. 168. 6d.) reduced to 11. 88.

1834

DON QUIXOTE, Pictorial Edition, translated by JARVIS, carefully revised, with a copious original Memoir of Cervantes, illustrated by upwards of 820 beautiful wood engravings, after the celebrated designs of Tony Johannot, including 16 new and beautiful large cuts, by Armstrong, now first added, complete in 2 handsome vols. royal 8vo, cloth gilt, (pub. at 1843 27. 108.) reduced to 11. 88.

a revised translation, formed on those of Motteux, Jarvis, and Smollet, in one vol. 8vo, with 18 fine large cuts, by Armstrong, and a selection of 32 of the larger subjects, by Tony Johannot; in all 50 wood-cuts; cloth gilt, (pub. 1842 at 11. 88.) reduced to 158.

the same, with only the usual 18 cuts, by Armstrong, cloth gilt, (pub. at 188.) red.to 98. EGYPT AND THE PYRAMIDS.-COL. VYSE'S Great Work on the Pyramids of Gizeh, containing a detailed account of his extraordinary Operations and Discoveries on the opening of these interesting Monuments of Antiquity, with an account of his voyage into Upper Egypt; to which is added an Appendix, by J. S. Perring, Esq. (the Engineer), on the Pyramids at Abou Roash, the Fayoum, &c., &c.; 3 vols. impl. 8vo, with 125 plates, lithographed by Haghe, cloth bds. (pub. at 47. 48.) reduced to 27. 28. 1840-2 EGYPT.-PERRING'S 58 LARGE VIEWS AND ILLUSTRATIONS of the Pyramids of Gizeh, Abou Roash, and to the Southward, &c., also Campbell's Tomb, the Rock at Gizeh, &c., drawn from actual Survey and Admeasurement; with Notes and References to Col. Vyse's great Work, also to Denon, the great French Work on Egypt, Rosellini, Belzoni, Burckhardt, Sir Gardner Wilkinson, Lane, and others; accompanied by Remarks on the Hieroglyphics by S. Buck, Esq., of the British Museum, 3 parts, elephant folio, (the size of the great French "Egypte,") in printed wrappers, (pub. at 157. 15s.) reduced to 31. 38.

1842

the same, hf. bd. morocco, (either in full size, or reduced to half the size by folding and guarding the plates) 47. 148. 6d. EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES in the British Museum, drawn by Arundale and Bonomi, with letter-press descriptions by S. Birch, of the British Museum, royal 4to, containing several hundred figures of interesting subjects, represented on 57 elaborate plates, many coloured;

gilt cloth, with Egyptian devices in gold on back and sides, (pub. 27. 12s. 6d.) red. to 17. 18. 1844

A very elegant and interesting volume. ENGLEFIELD'S ISLE OF WIGHT, being a Description of its principal Picturesque Beauties, Antiquities, and Geological Phenomena, 4to, with 50 large plates, engraved by Cooke, including a Geological Map, cloth boards, lettered, (pub. at 71. 78.) reduced to 27. 58. 1816 the same, hf. bd. morocco extra, full gilt back and gilt edges, 27. 158. FARINGTON'S VIEWS OF THE LAKES of Westmoreland and Cumberland, with letterpress by the Rev. T. H. Horne; folio, map, and 43 fine plates by Landseer and Scott, proofs, cloth, lettered on sides, (pub. at 127. 128.) reduced to 17. 58.

FISHER'S BEDFORDSHIRE

1816 ANTIQUI

TIES, entitled Collections Historical, Genealogical, and Topographical, for Bedfordshire; 117 plates, sm. folio, hf. bd. morocco, (pub. at 81. 88.) reduced to 21. 28. 1836

the same, large paper, royal folio, hf. bd. mor. (pub. at 107. 10s.) red. to 2l. 12s. 6d. The object of these engravings is to illustrate the Antiquities, rather than the Scenery of the County. The subjects are for the most part inedited, and consist of Churches, Priories, Castles, Old Houses, Doorways, Monuments, Brasses, Tombs, Fonts, Crosses, Ancient Sculpture, and Miscellaneous Antiquities. FISHER'S DRAWING ROOM SCRAP BOOK FOR 1844, edited by MRS. ELLIS, containing 36 beautiful plates engraved by Cook, Goodall, Challis, Willmore, H. Robinson, &c., after paintings by Turner, C. Stanfield, McClise, Leitch, Poussin, Guercino, Allom, Bartlett, &c., medium 4to, gilt cloth, gilt edges, (pub. at 17. 18.) reduced to 128.

the same, for 1845, extra cloth, (pub. at 17. 18.) reduced to 128. FISHER'S WARWICKSHIRE

ANTIQUITIES.-A Series of Ancient Allegorical, Historical, and Legendary Paintings in Fresco, discovered on the walls of the Chapel of the Holy Cross, at Stratford-upon-Avon; ancient Seals, Stained Glass, &c.; 56 elaborate engravings, mostly coloured in imitation of the originals; also, a View of the Guild Chapel, and the adjoining house in which Shakspeare lived. Edited by JOHN GOUGH NICHOLS, Esq.; royal folio, hf. bd. morocco, (pub. at 107. 10s.) 1836

reduced to 31. 10s.

"These ancient fresco paintings are especially curious, as having been executed in England in an age of which, according to the opinion of Walpole, in his History of Painting, no specimens of the Art existed." -Gentleman's Magazine.

FLAXMAN'S HOMER-A Series of 75 beautiful Compositions to the ILIAD AND ODYSSEY, engraved under Flaxman's inspection, by Piroli, Moses, and Blake, 2 vols. oblong folio, extra bds. (pub. at 51. 58.) reduced to 21. 28. 1805 ÆSCHYLUS, 36 beautiful Compositions from, obl. folio, extra bds. (pub. at 21. 12s. 6d.) reduced to 17. 18.

1831

HESIOD, 37 beautiful Compositions from, oblong folio, extra boards, (pub. at 21. 12s. 6d.) reduced to 17. 18. 1817 FLAXMAN'S CLASSICAL COMPOSITIONS, viz. Homer, Hesiod, and Æschylus, 4 parts in 1 vol. folio, morocco extra, richly gilt, 67. 68.

"Flaxman's unequalled Compositions from Homer, Eschylus, and Hesiod, have long been the admiration of Europe; of their simplicity and beauty the pen is quite incapable of conveying an adequate impression."-Sir Thomas Lawrence. FLAXMAN'S ACTS OF MERCY.-A Series of 8 beautiful Compositions, in the manner of Ancient Sculpture, engraved in imitation of the original drawings, by F. C. Lewis, obl. fol.hf. bd. mor. (pub. at 27. 28.) red. to 168. 1831 FUSELI'S LIFE, LECTURES ON PAINTING, &c., the former written, the latter edited, by JOHN KNOWLES, ESQ., F.R.S. 3 vols. 8vo, portrait, extra cloth, (pub. at 21. 28.) reduced to 158. 1831

the same, 3 vols. 8vo, elegantly bound in tree-marbled calf, marble edges, by Clarke, 11. 88.

"Fuseli's Lectures have been stamped as the noblest criticism extant on Art."-New Monthly. GELL AND GANDY'S POMPEIANA, or the Topography, Edifices, and Ornaments of Pompeii, Original Series, containing the Result of the Excavations previous to 1819, 2 vols. royal 8vo, best edition, with upwards of 100 beautiful line engravings by Goodall, Cooke, Heath, Pye, &c., in the original style of boarding, (pub. at 77. 48.) reduced to 31. 38.

1824

This charming book has long been very scarce, and only procurable by chance, and at a large price. The present copies (only a small number) have been locked up since the time of publication, in the possession of the author, who had determined that the work should not be sold under the full price.

GIL BLAS, translated by SMOLLETT; Pictorial Edition, illustrated by upwards of 500 beautiful wood engravings, after the celebrated designs of Gigoux, 2 vols. royal 8vo, extra cloth bds. (pub. at 21. 28.) reduced to 17. 48.

1836

"It is impossible to notice without unreserved admiration, this beautiful edition. It will be, without doubt, the edition of Gil Blas; there is a spirit and force in the groups of figures which have rarely been excelled."-Athenæum. GILPIN'S PRACTICAL HINTS UPON LANDSCAPE GARDENING, with some Remarks on Domestic Architecture, royal 8vo, plates, extra cloth, (pub. at 17.) red. to 78. 1832

"A very interesting work. Mr. Gilpin's well-known labours, and their effect in advancing and refining the portion of our home enjoyments connected with the garden, render it unnecessary for us to say more than that this volume contains graphic embellishments which at once adorn the work, and illustrate its instructions."-Literary Gazette.

GILPIN'S WORKS ON THE PICTURESQUE in Landscape Scenery and Gardening, viz. :

Northern Tour; Observations relative to the Picturesque Beauty of several parts of England, particularly the Mountains and Lakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland, 2 vols. 8vo, with 28 fine aquatinta engravings, bds. (pub. at 17. 168.) reduced to 128.

Scottish Tour; Observations relative to the Picturesque Beauty of several parts of Great Britain, particularly the Highlands of Scotland, 2 vols. 8vo, with 40 fine aquatinta engravings, bds. (pub. at 17. 168.) reduced to 128.

Western Tour; Observations on the Western Parts of England, relative chiefly to Picturesque Beauty, with remarks on the Picturesque Beauty of the Isle of Wight, 8vo, with 14 fine aquatinta engravings, bds. (pub. at 17. 5s.) reduced to 6s.

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