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A Catechism of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion. By J. W. Second Edition, corrected and enlarged. Cloth, price 3s. 6d. Caxton's Fifteen O's and other Prayers. Printed by command of the Princess Elizabeth, Queen of England and France, and also of the Princess Margaret, mother of our Sovereign Lord the King. By WM. CAXTON. Reproduced in Photo-Lithography by S. Ayling. Quarto, bound in parchment. New and cheaper edition, price 6s.

Plaiting Pictures. A NOVEL PASTIME BY WHICH CHILDREN CAN
CONSTRUCT AND RECONSTRUCT PICTURES FOR THEMSELVES. Four
Series in Fancy Coloured Wrappers. Oblong 4to, price ls. each.
First Series.-Juvenile Party-Zoological Gardens-The Gleaner.
Second Series.-Birds' Pic-nic-Cats' Concert-Three Bears.

Third Series.-Blind Man's Buff-Children in the Wood-Snow Man.
Fourth Series.-Grandfather's Birthday-Gymnasium-Playroom.
The Headlong Career and Woeful Ending of Precocious Piggy.
By THOMAS HOOD. Illustrated by his Son. Printed in colours.
Fifth and cheaper Edition. Fancy wrapper, 4to, price ls.
mounted on cloth 2s.

"The illustrations are intensely humorous."-The Critic. Poems. By E. L. FLOYER. Fcap. 8vo, price 2s. 6d.

Female Christian Names, AND THEIR TEACHINGS.

A Gift Book for

Girls. By MARY E. BROMFIELD. Beautifully Printed on
Toned Paper. Imperial 32mo, price 1s. 6d. gilt edges.

"Well fitted for a gift book.”—Churchman's Magazine.
"Interesting and instructive."-Penny Post.

The Day Dreams of a Sleepless Man: being a series of Papers recently contributed to the Standard, by FRANK IVES SCUDAMORE, Esq., C.B. Post 8vo, price 3s. 6d.

"Decidedly clever and full of good humour."-Graphic.

Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee. WITH A DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNT OF THAT KINGDOM. By the late T. EDWARD BOWDICH, ESQ. New Edition, with preface by his daughter, Mrs. HALE. With map of the route to Coomassie. Post 8vo. Price 5s.

Joan of Arc AND THE TIMES OF CHARLES THE SEVENTH. By Mrs. BRAY, Author of "Life of Stothard," etc. Post 8vo, price 7s. 6d.

"Readers will rise from its perusal, not only with_increased information, but with sympathies awakened and elevated."-Times.

The Good St. Louis and His Times. By Mrs. BRAY. With Portrait. Post 8vo, price 7s. 6d.

"A valuable and interesting record of Louis' reign."-Spectator. Sagas from the Far East, or KALMOUK AND MONGOLIAN TALES With Historical Preface and Explanatory Notes by the Author of "Household Stories from the Land of Hofer," "Patrañas," etc. Post 8vo, price 9s.

Wonderful narratives."-Daily News.

STANESBY'S ILLUMINATED GIFT BOOKS. Every page richly printed in Gold and Colours.

The Bridal Souvenir. New Edition, with a Portrait of the Princess Royal. Elegantly bound in white morocco, price 21s.

"A splendid specimen of decorative art, and well suited for a bridal gift." The Birth-Day Souvenir. A Book of Thoughts on Life and Immortality. Price 12s. 6d. cloth; 18s. morocco antique. Light for the Path of Life; from the Holy Scriptures. Small 4to, price 12s. cloth; 15s. calf, gilt edges; 18s. morocco antique. The Wisdom of Solomon; from the Book of Proverbs. Small 4to, price 14s. cloth elegant; 18s. calf; 21s. morocco antique. The Floral Gift. Price 14s, cloth elegant; 21s. morocco extra. Shakespeare's Household Words. With a Photograph from the Monument at Stratford-on-Avon. New and Cheaper Edition, Price 68. cloth elegant; 10s. 6d. morocco antique.

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

Aphorisms of the Wise and Good. With a Photographic Portrait of Milton. Price 6s. cloth elegant; 10s. 6d. Morocco antique.

WORKS BY JOHN TIMBS, F.S.A.

Notabilia, or CURIOUS AND AMUSING FACTS ABOUT MANY THINGS. Explained and Illustrated by JOHN TIMBS, F.S.A. Post 8vo, 6s. "There is a world of wisdom in this book."-Art Journal.

Ancestral Stories and Traditions of Great Families. Illustrative of English History. With Frontispiece. Post 8vo, price 7s. 6d. "An interesting and well written book."-Literary Churchman. Strange Stories of the Animal World. A Book of Curious Contributions to Natural History. Illustrations by ZWECKER. Second Edition. Post 8vo, gilt edges, price 6s. "Will be studied with profit and pleasure."Athenæum.

PICTURE BOOKS FOR EVERY CHILD.

Bound in Elegant Covers, Royal 4to, price 3s. 6d. each plain; 7s. 6d. coloured; 10s. 6d. mounted on cloth and coloured.

The Attractive Picture Book. A New Gift Book from the Old Corner, containing numerous Illustrations by eminent Artists. The Favourite Picture Book. With several Hundred Illustrations from Drawings by J. ABSOLON, H. K. BROWNE (Phiz), J. GILBERT, T. LANDSEER, J. LEECH, J. S. PROUT, H. WEIR, &c.

Six Shillings each, cloth elegant, with Illustrations. Kingston's (W. H. G.) The Missing Ship, OR NOTES FROM THE LOG OF THE "OUZEL GALLEY," (bevelled boards, gilt edges, 7s. 6d.)

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The Three Admirals, AND THE ADVENTURES OF THEIR
YOUNG FOLLOWERS, (bevelled boards, gilt edges, 7s. 6d.)
Three Lieutenants; or, NAVAL LIFE IN THE NINE-
TEENTH CENTURY, (bevelled boards, gilt edges, 7s. 6d.)
Three Commanders; OR, ACTIVE SERVICE AFLOAT IN
MODERN TIMES. Second Edition. (Bevelled boards
gilt edges, 7s. 6d.)
Three Midshipmen (The).

New Edition, with 24 Illustrations by G. THOMAS, PORTCH, etc. (Bevelled boards, gilt edges, 7s. 6d.)

Hurricane Hurry, or THE ADVENTURES OF A Naval OFFICER DURING THE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. (bevelled boards, gilt edges, 7s. 6d.)

True Blue; or, The Life and Adventures of a British SEAMAN OF THE OLD SCHOOL. Revised and Enlarged Edition. With Illustrations by JOHN GILBERT. Imperial 16mo. (Bevelled boards, gilt edges, 7s. 6d.) Ice Maiden AND OTHER STORIES. BY HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN. 39 Illustrations by ZWECKER. Gilt edges.

Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Authorized Translation. From the French of JULES VERNE. New Edition. With 53 Illustrations. Crown 8vo. (Bevelled bds., gilt edges, 7s 6d.) Little Maids. Rhymes with Illustrations by Mrs. W. KEMP. Quarto, gilt edges.

"The compositions are charming, simple, and sometimes graceful and forcible as a book illustrator the artist may take high rank."-Art Journal.

Five Shillings each, Small Post 8vo, cloth elegant; 5s. 6d., gilt edges, Illustrated by eminent Artists. Adventures of Hans Sterk, THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUNTER AND PIONEER. BY LIEUT.-COLONEL DRAYSON, Author of "Tales of the Outspan," "The Gentleman Cadet," etc.

"From first to last, it is full of life and variety, and will also give boys some knowledge of the people of South Africa and their mode of life."Nonconformist.

Chums: A Story for the Youngsters, of Schoolboy Life and Adventure. By HARLEIGH SEVERNE, Author of "Little Harry Gwynne."

Five Shillings each-continued.

Early Start in Life (The).
Gentleman Cadet (The): HIS
ACADEMY, WOOLWICH.
Gerald and Harry, or THE
MARRYAT NORRIS.

BY EMILIA MARRYAT NORRIS.
CAREER AND ADVENTURES AT THE ROYAL
By LIEUT.-COLONEL DRAYSON.

BOYS IN THE NORTH. BY EMILIA

Hair-Breadth Escapes, or THE ADVENTURES OF THREE BOYS IN
SOUTH AFRICA. By the Rev. H. C. ADAMS. Second Edition.
Heroes of the Crusades. By BARBARA HUTTON. Post 8vo.
Home Life in the Highlands. By LILIAS GRAEME.
trations by C. O. MURRAY. Post 8vo, price 5s.

With Illus

Household Stories from the land of Hofer, or POPULAR MYTHS OF TIROL, INCLUDING THE ROSE GARDEN OF KING LARYN. HIS ADVENTURES AND EXPLOITS: a Tale of the Times of William of Orange and Queen Anne. By W. H. G. KINGSTON. New Edition.

John Deane of Nottingham,

Out on the Pampas, or THE YOUNG SETTLERS. By G. A. HENTY, Author of "The Young Franc Tireurs," etc.

Patrañas, or SPANISH STORIES, LEGENDARY AND TRADITIONAL. By the Author of "Household Stories."

Rival Crusoes (The).

by WALTER MAY.

By W. H. G. KINGSTON. Eight Illustrations
Bevelled boards, gilt edges, 6s.

Swift and Sure, or THE CAREER OF TWO BROTHERS. By ALFRED
ELWES.

Tales of the Saracens. By BARBARA HUITON.

Tales of the White Cockade. By BARBARA HUTTON.

Wilton of Cuthbert's: A TALE OF UNDERGRADUATE LIFE THIRTY YEARS AGO. By the Rev. H. C. Adams.

Young Franc Tireurs (The), AND THEIR ADVENTURES DURING THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR. Second Edition. By G. A. HENTY, Special Correspondent of the Standard.

A NEW UNIFORM SERIES OF FIVE SHILLING VOLS.

Square Crown 8vo., gilt edges.

The Day of Wonders: A MEDLEY OF SENSE AND NONSENSE. By M. SULLIVAN. 30 Illustrations by W. G. BROWNE.

Harty the Wanderer; or, CONDUCT IS FATE. A Tale by FAIRLEIGH OWEN. 28 Illustrations by JOHN PROCTOR.

A Wayside Posy. GATHERED FOR GIRLS. By F. LABLACHE. 15 Illustrations by A. H. COLLINS.

Fcap. 8vo, Illustrated, price Five Shillings, gilt edges. Elwes' (A.) Luke Ashleigh, or SCHOOL LIFE IN HOLLAND.

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Paul Blake, or A Boy's PERILS IN CORSICA AND MONTE
CRISTO.

Neptune's Heroes, or THE SEA KINGS OF ENGLAND, FROM HAWKINS
TO FRANKLIN. By W. H. DAVENPORT ADAMS.

Extraordinary Nursery Rhymes; New, yet Old. Translated from the Original Jingle into Comic Verse by One who was once a Child. 60 Illustrations. Small 4to, price 5s.

Little Gipsy (The). By ELIE SAUVAGE.

Translated by ANNA BLACKWELL. Profusely illustrated by ERNEST FRÖLICH. Small 4to, price 5s.; extra cloth, gilt edges, 6s.

Merry Songs for Little Voices. Words by Mrs. BRODERIP. Music by THOMAS MURBY. With 40 Illustrations. Fcap. 4to, price 5s. Stories from the Old and New Testaments. By the Rev. B. H. DRAPER. With 48 Engravings. Fifth edition, price 5s. Trimmer's History of the Robins. Written for the Instruction of Children on their treatment of Animals. With 24 beautiful Engravings from Drawings by HARRISON WEIR. Seventh Thousand. Small 4to, price 5s., gilt edges.

Talks about Plants, or EARLY LESSONS IN BOTANY. By Mrs. LANKESTER. With six Coloured Plates and numerous Wood Engravings. Crown 8vo., cloth, gilt edges, 5s.

Four Shillings and Sixpence each, cloth elegant, with Illustrations; or with gilt edges, 5s.

Alda Graham; and her Brother Philip. By E. MARRYAT NORRIS. Book of Cats (The): a Chit-chat Chronicle of Feline Facts and Fancies. By CHARLES H. Ross.

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