"Spirits are not finely touch'd,But to fine issues ——"
"Spirits are not finely touch'd,
But to fine issues ——"
in the opening scene of"Measure for Measure."
NOVUS. "The Three Treatises by Wickliffe,"edited by Dr. Todd, have not actually been published as yet. Copies will, however, soon be on sale at Messrs. Hamilton and Adams', Paternoster Row.
E. A. D.'scommunication did not reach us in time to enable us to do as he wished.
THEOPHYLACTwill find the most important point in his letter treated in our next Number. Would he in future oblige us by separating his various communications?
ת אis thanked for his very kind letter, which we have availed ourselves of his permission to forward.
DAN. STONE, ESQUIRE'S"Anagrams"reached us at too late a period for insertion in the present Number.
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Now ready, Price 25s., Second Edition, revised and corrected. Dedicated by Special Permission toTHE (LATE) ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY.PSALMS AND HYMNS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE CHURCH. The words selected by the Very Rev. H. H. MILMAN, D.D., Dean of St. Paul's. The Music arranged for Four Voices, but applicable also to Two or One, including Chants for the Services, Responses to the commandments, and a Concise SYSTEM OF CHANTING, by J. B. SALE, Musical Instructor and Organist to Her Majesty. 4to., neat, in morocco cloth, price 25s.To be had of Mr. J. B. SALE, 21. Holywell Street, Millbank, Westminster, on the receipt of a Post Office Order for that amount: and by order, of the principal Booksellers and Music Warehouses."A great advance on the works we have hitherto had, connected with our Church and Cathedral Service."—Times."A collection of Psalm Tunes certainly unequalled in this country."—Literary Gazette."One of the best collections of tunes which we have yet seen. Well merits the distinguished patronage under which it appears."—Musical World."A collection of Psalms and Hymns, together with a system of Chanting of a very superior character to any which has hitherto appeared."—John Bull.London: GEORGE BELL, 186. Fleet Street.Also, lately published,J. B. SALE'S SANCTUS, COMMANDMENTS and CHANTS as performed at the Chapel Royal St. James, price 2s.C. LONSDALE, 26. Old Bond Street.
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PSALMS AND HYMNS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE CHURCH. The words selected by the Very Rev. H. H. MILMAN, D.D., Dean of St. Paul's. The Music arranged for Four Voices, but applicable also to Two or One, including Chants for the Services, Responses to the commandments, and a Concise SYSTEM OF CHANTING, by J. B. SALE, Musical Instructor and Organist to Her Majesty. 4to., neat, in morocco cloth, price 25s.To be had of Mr. J. B. SALE, 21. Holywell Street, Millbank, Westminster, on the receipt of a Post Office Order for that amount: and by order, of the principal Booksellers and Music Warehouses.
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"A collection of Psalm Tunes certainly unequalled in this country."—Literary Gazette.
"One of the best collections of tunes which we have yet seen. Well merits the distinguished patronage under which it appears."—Musical World.
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"A collection of Antiquarian Relics, chiefly in the decorative branch of art, preserved in the Northern Counties, portrayed by a very competent hand. Many of the objects possess considerable interest; such as the chair of the Venerable Bede, Cromwell's sword and watch, and the grace-cup of Thomas à Becket. All are drawn with that distinctness which makes them available for the antiquarian, for the artist who is studying costume, and for the study of decorative art."—Spectator.
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PROVIDENT LIFE OFFICE, 50. REGENT STREET.CITY BRANCH: 2. ROYAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS.Established 1806.Policy Holders' Capital, 1,192,818l.Annual Income, 150,000l.—Bonuses Declared, 743,000l.Claims paid since the Establishment of the Office, 2,001,450l.President.The Right Honourable EARL GREY.Directors.The Rev. James Sherman,Chairman.Henry Blencowe Churchill, Esq.,Deputy-Chairman.Henry B. Alexander, Esq.George Dacre, Esq.William Judd, Esq.Sir Richard D. King, Bart.The Hon. Arthur KinnairdThomas Maugham, Esq.William Ostler, Esq.Apsley Pellatt, Esq.George Round, Esq.Frederick Squire, Esq.William Henry Stone, Esq.Capt. William John Williams.J. A. Beaumont, Esq.,Managing Director.Physician—John Maclean, M.D. F.S.S., 29. Upper Montague Street, Montague Square.NINETEEN-TWENTIETHS OF THE PROFITS ARE DIVIDED AMONG THE INSURED.Examples of the Extinction of Premiums by the Surrender of Bonuses.Date of Policy. 1806Sum Insured. £2500Original Premium. £79 10 10 ExtinguishedBonuses added subsequently,to be further interested annually. £1222 2 0Date of Policy. 1811Sum Insured. £1000Original Premium. £33 19 2 Ditto [Extinguished]Bonuses added subsequently,to be further interested annually. £231 17 8Date of Policy. 1818Sum Insured. £1000Original Premium. £34 16 10 Ditto [Extinguished]Bonuses added subsequently,to be further interested annually. £114 18 10Examples of Bonuses added to other Policies.Policy No. 521Date. 1807Sum Insured. £900Bonus added. £982 12 1Total with Additions to be further increased. £1882 12 1Policy No. 1174Date. 1810Sum Insured. £1200Bonus added. £1160 5 6Total with Additions to be further increased. £2360 5 6Policy No. 3392Date. 1820Sum Insured. £5000Bonus added. £3558 17 8Total with Additions to be further increased. £8558 17 8Prospectuses and full particulars may be obtained upon application to the Agents of the Office, in all the principal Towns of the United Kingdom, at the City Branch, and at the Head Office, No. 50. Regent Street.
PROVIDENT LIFE OFFICE, 50. REGENT STREET.
CITY BRANCH: 2. ROYAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS.
Established 1806.
Policy Holders' Capital, 1,192,818l.
Annual Income, 150,000l.—Bonuses Declared, 743,000l.
Claims paid since the Establishment of the Office, 2,001,450l.
President.
The Right Honourable EARL GREY.
Directors.
The Rev. James Sherman,Chairman.Henry Blencowe Churchill, Esq.,Deputy-Chairman.Henry B. Alexander, Esq.George Dacre, Esq.William Judd, Esq.Sir Richard D. King, Bart.The Hon. Arthur KinnairdThomas Maugham, Esq.William Ostler, Esq.Apsley Pellatt, Esq.George Round, Esq.Frederick Squire, Esq.William Henry Stone, Esq.Capt. William John Williams.
The Rev. James Sherman,Chairman.
Henry Blencowe Churchill, Esq.,Deputy-Chairman.
Henry B. Alexander, Esq.
George Dacre, Esq.
William Judd, Esq.
Sir Richard D. King, Bart.
The Hon. Arthur Kinnaird
Thomas Maugham, Esq.
William Ostler, Esq.
Apsley Pellatt, Esq.
George Round, Esq.
Frederick Squire, Esq.
William Henry Stone, Esq.
Capt. William John Williams.
J. A. Beaumont, Esq.,Managing Director.
Physician—John Maclean, M.D. F.S.S., 29. Upper Montague Street, Montague Square.
NINETEEN-TWENTIETHS OF THE PROFITS ARE DIVIDED AMONG THE INSURED.
Examples of the Extinction of Premiums by the Surrender of Bonuses.Date of Policy. 1806Sum Insured. £2500Original Premium. £79 10 10 ExtinguishedBonuses added subsequently,to be further interested annually. £1222 2 0Date of Policy. 1811Sum Insured. £1000Original Premium. £33 19 2 Ditto [Extinguished]Bonuses added subsequently,to be further interested annually. £231 17 8Date of Policy. 1818Sum Insured. £1000Original Premium. £34 16 10 Ditto [Extinguished]Bonuses added subsequently,to be further interested annually. £114 18 10Examples of Bonuses added to other Policies.Policy No. 521Date. 1807Sum Insured. £900Bonus added. £982 12 1Total with Additions to be further increased. £1882 12 1Policy No. 1174Date. 1810Sum Insured. £1200Bonus added. £1160 5 6Total with Additions to be further increased. £2360 5 6Policy No. 3392Date. 1820Sum Insured. £5000Bonus added. £3558 17 8Total with Additions to be further increased. £8558 17 8
Examples of the Extinction of Premiums by the Surrender of Bonuses.
Date of Policy. 1806
Sum Insured. £2500
Original Premium. £79 10 10 Extinguished
Bonuses added subsequently,to be further interested annually. £1222 2 0
Date of Policy. 1811
Sum Insured. £1000
Original Premium. £33 19 2 Ditto [Extinguished]
Bonuses added subsequently,to be further interested annually. £231 17 8
Date of Policy. 1818
Sum Insured. £1000
Original Premium. £34 16 10 Ditto [Extinguished]
Bonuses added subsequently,to be further interested annually. £114 18 10
Examples of Bonuses added to other Policies.
Policy No. 521
Date. 1807
Sum Insured. £900
Bonus added. £982 12 1
Total with Additions to be further increased. £1882 12 1
Policy No. 1174
Date. 1810
Sum Insured. £1200
Bonus added. £1160 5 6
Total with Additions to be further increased. £2360 5 6
Policy No. 3392
Date. 1820
Sum Insured. £5000
Bonus added. £3558 17 8
Total with Additions to be further increased. £8558 17 8
Prospectuses and full particulars may be obtained upon application to the Agents of the Office, in all the principal Towns of the United Kingdom, at the City Branch, and at the Head Office, No. 50. Regent Street.
WESTERN LIFE ASSURANCE ANDANNUITY SOCIETY,3. PARLIAMENT STREET, LONDON.FOUNDED A.D. 1842.Directors.H. Edgeworth Bicknell, Esq.William Cabell, Esq.T. Somers Cocks, Jun. Esq. M.P.G. Henry Drew, Esq.William Evans, Esq.William Freeman, Esq.F. Fuller, Esq.J. Henry Goodhart, Esq.T. Grissell, Esq.James Hunt, Esq.J. Arscott Lethbridge, Esq.E. Lucas, Esq.James Lys Seager, Esq.J. Basley White, Esq.Joseph Carter Wood, Esq.Trustees.W. Whately, Esq., Q.C.L. C. Humfrey, Esq., Q.C.George Drew, Esq.Consulting Counsel.—Sir William P. Wood, M.P., Solicitor-General.Physician.—William Rich. Basham, M.D.Bankers.—Messrs. Cocks, Biddulph, and Co., Charing Cross.VALUABLE PRIVILEGE.POLICIES effected in this Office do not become void through temporary difficulty in paying a Premium, as permission is given upon application to suspend the payment at interest, according to the conditions detailed in the Prospectus.Specimens of Rates of Premium for Assuring 100l., with a Share in three-fourths of the Profits:—Age £s.d.17 1 14 422 1 18 827 2 4 532 2 10 837 2 18 642 3 8 2ARTHUR SCRATCHLEY, M.A., F.R.A.S., Actuary.Now ready, price 10s.6d., Second Edition, with material additions, INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT and EMIGRATION; being a TREATISE on BENEFIT BUILDING SOCIETIES, and on the General Principles of Land Investment, exemplified in the Cases of Freehold Land Societies, Building Companies, &c. With a Mathematical Appendix on Compound Interest and Life Assurance. By ARTHUR SCRATCHLEY, M.A., Actuary to the Western Life Assurance Society, 3. Parliament Street, London.
WESTERN LIFE ASSURANCE ANDANNUITY SOCIETY,
3. PARLIAMENT STREET, LONDON.
FOUNDED A.D. 1842.
Directors.H. Edgeworth Bicknell, Esq.William Cabell, Esq.T. Somers Cocks, Jun. Esq. M.P.G. Henry Drew, Esq.William Evans, Esq.William Freeman, Esq.F. Fuller, Esq.J. Henry Goodhart, Esq.T. Grissell, Esq.James Hunt, Esq.J. Arscott Lethbridge, Esq.E. Lucas, Esq.James Lys Seager, Esq.J. Basley White, Esq.Joseph Carter Wood, Esq.
Directors.
H. Edgeworth Bicknell, Esq.
William Cabell, Esq.
T. Somers Cocks, Jun. Esq. M.P.
G. Henry Drew, Esq.
William Evans, Esq.
William Freeman, Esq.
F. Fuller, Esq.
J. Henry Goodhart, Esq.
T. Grissell, Esq.
James Hunt, Esq.
J. Arscott Lethbridge, Esq.
E. Lucas, Esq.
James Lys Seager, Esq.
J. Basley White, Esq.
Joseph Carter Wood, Esq.
Trustees.W. Whately, Esq., Q.C.L. C. Humfrey, Esq., Q.C.George Drew, Esq.
Trustees.
W. Whately, Esq., Q.C.
L. C. Humfrey, Esq., Q.C.
George Drew, Esq.
Consulting Counsel.—Sir William P. Wood, M.P., Solicitor-General.Physician.—William Rich. Basham, M.D.Bankers.—Messrs. Cocks, Biddulph, and Co., Charing Cross.
Consulting Counsel.—Sir William P. Wood, M.P., Solicitor-General.
Physician.—William Rich. Basham, M.D.
Bankers.—Messrs. Cocks, Biddulph, and Co., Charing Cross.
VALUABLE PRIVILEGE.
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"One of the most valuable and interesting pamphlets we ever read."—Morning Herald.
"This publication, which promises to be the commencement of a larger work, will well repay serious perusal."—Ir. Eccl. Journ.
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"Dr. Maitland, we consider, has here brought Mesmerism to the 'touchstone of truth,' to the test of the standard of right or wrong. We thank him for this first instalment of his inquiry, and hope that he will not long delay the remaining portions."—London Medical Gazette.
"The Enquiries are extremely curious, we should indeed say important. That relating to the Witch of Endor is one of the most successful we ever read. We cannot enter into particulars in this brief notice; but we would strongly recommend the pamphlet even to those who care nothing about Mesmerism, orangry(for it has come to this at last) with the subject."—Dublin Evening Post.
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BOOKS PUBLISHED BYJOHN RUSSELL SMITH,4. OLD COMPTON STREET, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON.A DELECTUS IN ANGLO-SAXON, intended as a First Class-book in the Language. By the Rev. W. BARNES, of St. John's College, Cambridge, author of the Poems and Glossary in the Dorset dialect. 12mo. cloth, 2s.6d."To those who wish to possess a critical knowledge of their own native English, some acquaintance with Anglo-Saxon is indispensable; and we have never seen an introduction better calculated than the present to supply the wants of a beginner in a short space of time. The declensions and conjugations are well stated, and illustrated by references to the Greek, Latin, French, and other languages. A philosophical spirit pervades every part. The Delectus consists of short pieces on various subjects, with extracts from Anglo-Saxon History and the Saxon Chronicle. There is a good Glossary at the end."—Athenæum, Oct. 20, 1849.GUIDE TO THE ANGLO-SAXON TONGUE, with Lessons in Verse and Prose, for the Use of Learners. By E. J. VERNON, B.A., Oxon. 12mo. cloth, 5s.6d.***This will be found useful as a Second Class-book, or to those well versed in other languages.BOSWORTH'S (REV. DR.) COMPENDIOUS ANGLO-SAXON AND ENGLISH DICTIONARY. 8vo. closely printed in treble columns, cloth, 12s."This is not a mere abridgment of the large Dictionary, but almost an entirely new work. In this compendious one will be found, at a very moderate price, all that is most practical and valuable in the former expensive edition, with a great accession of new words and matter."—Author's Preface.ANALECTA ANGLO-SAXONICA. Selections in Prose and Verse from Anglo-Saxon Literature, with an Introductory Ethnological Essay, and Notes, critical and explanatory. By LOUIS F. KLIPSTEIN, of the University of Giessen, 2 thick vols. post 8vo. cloth, 12s.(original price 18s.)CONSUETUDINES KANCIÆ. A History of GAVELKIND, and other remarkable Customs in the County of KENT, by CHARLES SANDYS, Esq., F.S.A. (Cantianus), illustrated with fac-similes, a very handsome volume, 8vo. cloth, 15s.FACTS AND SPECULATIONS ON THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF PLAYING CARDS. By W. A. CHATTO, Author of "Jackson's History of Wood Engraving," in one handsome vol. 8vo. illustrated with many Engravings, both plain and coloured, cloth, 1l.1s."It is exceedingly amusing."—Atlas."A curious, entertaining, and really learned book."—Rambler."Indeed the entire production deserves our warmest approbation."—Literary Gazette."A perfect fund of Antiquarian research, and most interesting even to persons who never play at cards."—Tait's Mag.A DICTIONARY OF ARCHAIC AND PROVINCIAL WORDS, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs, from the reign of Edward I. By JAMES ORCHARD HALLIWELL, F.R.S., F.S.A., &c. 2 vols. 8vo. containing upwards of 1,000 pages, closely printed in double columns, cloth 1l.1s.It contains above 50,000 Words (embodying all the known scattered Glossaries of the English language), forming a complete key to the reading of the works of our old Poets, Dramatists, Theologians, and other authors, whose works abound with allusions, of which explanations are not to be found in ordinary Dictionaries and books of reference. Most of the principal Archaisms are illustrated by examples selected from early inedited MSS. and rare books, and by far the greater portion will be found to be original authorities.BRUCE'S (REV. J. C.) HISTORICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL ACCOUNT OF THE ROMAN WALL FROM THE TYNE TO THE SOLWAY. Thick 8vo. 35 plates and 194 woodcuts, half morocco, 1l.1s.GUIDE TO ARCHÆOLOGY. An Archæological Index to Remains of Antiquity of the Celtic, Romano-British, and Anglo-Saxon periods. By JOHN YONGE AKERMAN, fellow and secretary to the Society of Antiquaries. 1 vol. 8vo. illustrated with numerous engravings, comprising upwards of 500 objects, cloth, 15s."One of the first wants of an incipient antiquary is the facility of comparison, and here it is furnished him at one glance. The plates, indeed, form the most valuable part of the book, both by their number and the judicious selection of types and examples which they contain. It is a book which we can, on this account, safely and warmly recommend to all who are interested in the antiquities of their native land."—Literary Gazette."A book of such utility—so concise, so clear, so well condensed from such varied and voluminous sources—cannot fail to be generally acceptable."—Art Union.COINS. An Introduction to the Study of Ancient and Modern Coins. By J. Y. AKERMAN. Fcp. 8vo. with numerous wood engravings, from the original coins, 6s.6d.COINS OF THE ROMANS RELATING TO BRITAIN, described and illustrated. By J. Y. 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SIMS, of the Manuscript Department. 8vo. closely printed in double columns, cloth, 15s.***An indispensable book to those engaged in genealogical or topographical pursuits, affording a ready clue to the pedigrees and arms of above 30,000 of the gentry of England, their residences, &c. (distinguishing the different families of the same name, in every county), as recorded by the Heralds in their Visitations, with Indexes to other genealogical MSS. in the British Museum. It has been the work of immense labour. No public library ought to be without it.THE NURSERY RHYMES OF ENGLAND, collected chiefly from oral tradition. Edited by J. O. HALLIWELL. Fourth edition, 12mo. with 38 Designs by W. B. Scott. 4s.6d.cloth.POPULAR RHYMES AND NURSERY TALES, with Historical Elucidations; a Sequel to "The Nursery Rhymes of England." Edited by J. O. HALLIWELL. Royal 18mo. 4s.6d.HOLBEIN'S DANCE OF DEATH, with an Historical and Literary Introduction by an Antiquary. Square post 8vo. with 54 Engravings, being the most accurate copies ever executed of these gems of Art, and a Frontispiece of an Ancient Bedstead at Aix-la-Chapelle, with a Dance of Death carved on it, engraved by Fairholt, cloth, 9s."The designs are executed with a spirit and fidelity quite extraordinary. They are indeed most truthful."—Athenæum.
BOOKS PUBLISHED BY
JOHN RUSSELL SMITH,
4. OLD COMPTON STREET, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON.
A DELECTUS IN ANGLO-SAXON, intended as a First Class-book in the Language. By the Rev. W. BARNES, of St. John's College, Cambridge, author of the Poems and Glossary in the Dorset dialect. 12mo. cloth, 2s.6d.
"To those who wish to possess a critical knowledge of their own native English, some acquaintance with Anglo-Saxon is indispensable; and we have never seen an introduction better calculated than the present to supply the wants of a beginner in a short space of time. The declensions and conjugations are well stated, and illustrated by references to the Greek, Latin, French, and other languages. A philosophical spirit pervades every part. The Delectus consists of short pieces on various subjects, with extracts from Anglo-Saxon History and the Saxon Chronicle. There is a good Glossary at the end."—Athenæum, Oct. 20, 1849.
GUIDE TO THE ANGLO-SAXON TONGUE, with Lessons in Verse and Prose, for the Use of Learners. By E. J. VERNON, B.A., Oxon. 12mo. cloth, 5s.6d.
***This will be found useful as a Second Class-book, or to those well versed in other languages.
BOSWORTH'S (REV. DR.) COMPENDIOUS ANGLO-SAXON AND ENGLISH DICTIONARY. 8vo. closely printed in treble columns, cloth, 12s.
"This is not a mere abridgment of the large Dictionary, but almost an entirely new work. In this compendious one will be found, at a very moderate price, all that is most practical and valuable in the former expensive edition, with a great accession of new words and matter."—Author's Preface.
ANALECTA ANGLO-SAXONICA. Selections in Prose and Verse from Anglo-Saxon Literature, with an Introductory Ethnological Essay, and Notes, critical and explanatory. By LOUIS F. KLIPSTEIN, of the University of Giessen, 2 thick vols. post 8vo. cloth, 12s.(original price 18s.)
CONSUETUDINES KANCIÆ. A History of GAVELKIND, and other remarkable Customs in the County of KENT, by CHARLES SANDYS, Esq., F.S.A. (Cantianus), illustrated with fac-similes, a very handsome volume, 8vo. cloth, 15s.
FACTS AND SPECULATIONS ON THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF PLAYING CARDS. By W. A. CHATTO, Author of "Jackson's History of Wood Engraving," in one handsome vol. 8vo. illustrated with many Engravings, both plain and coloured, cloth, 1l.1s.
"It is exceedingly amusing."—Atlas.
"A curious, entertaining, and really learned book."—Rambler.
"Indeed the entire production deserves our warmest approbation."—Literary Gazette.
"A perfect fund of Antiquarian research, and most interesting even to persons who never play at cards."—Tait's Mag.
A DICTIONARY OF ARCHAIC AND PROVINCIAL WORDS, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs, and Ancient Customs, from the reign of Edward I. By JAMES ORCHARD HALLIWELL, F.R.S., F.S.A., &c. 2 vols. 8vo. containing upwards of 1,000 pages, closely printed in double columns, cloth 1l.1s.
It contains above 50,000 Words (embodying all the known scattered Glossaries of the English language), forming a complete key to the reading of the works of our old Poets, Dramatists, Theologians, and other authors, whose works abound with allusions, of which explanations are not to be found in ordinary Dictionaries and books of reference. Most of the principal Archaisms are illustrated by examples selected from early inedited MSS. and rare books, and by far the greater portion will be found to be original authorities.
BRUCE'S (REV. J. C.) HISTORICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL ACCOUNT OF THE ROMAN WALL FROM THE TYNE TO THE SOLWAY. Thick 8vo. 35 plates and 194 woodcuts, half morocco, 1l.1s.
GUIDE TO ARCHÆOLOGY. An Archæological Index to Remains of Antiquity of the Celtic, Romano-British, and Anglo-Saxon periods. By JOHN YONGE AKERMAN, fellow and secretary to the Society of Antiquaries. 1 vol. 8vo. illustrated with numerous engravings, comprising upwards of 500 objects, cloth, 15s.
"One of the first wants of an incipient antiquary is the facility of comparison, and here it is furnished him at one glance. The plates, indeed, form the most valuable part of the book, both by their number and the judicious selection of types and examples which they contain. It is a book which we can, on this account, safely and warmly recommend to all who are interested in the antiquities of their native land."—Literary Gazette.
"A book of such utility—so concise, so clear, so well condensed from such varied and voluminous sources—cannot fail to be generally acceptable."—Art Union.
COINS. An Introduction to the Study of Ancient and Modern Coins. By J. Y. AKERMAN. Fcp. 8vo. with numerous wood engravings, from the original coins, 6s.6d.
COINS OF THE ROMANS RELATING TO BRITAIN, described and illustrated. By J. Y. AKERMAN, F.S.A. Second edition, 8vo. greatly enlarged with plates and woodcuts, 10s.6d.cloth.
SMITH'S (C. ROACH) ANTIQUITIES OF RICHBOROUGH, RECULVER, AND LYMNE, IN KENT. Small 4to. many plates, cloth, 1l.1s.
A LITTLE BOOK OF SONGS AND BALLADS, gathered from Ancient Musick Books, MS. and Printed. By E. F. RIMBAULT, LL.D., &c. Post 8vo. pp. 240, half-bound in morocco, 6s.
—— Antique Ballads, sung to crowds of old,Now cheaply bought for thrice their weight in gold.
—— Antique Ballads, sung to crowds of old,
Now cheaply bought for thrice their weight in gold.
BIBLIOTHECA MADRIGALIANA; a Bibliographical Account of the Music and Poetical Works published in England in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, under the Titles of Madrigals, Ballets, Ayres, Canzonets, &c. By DR. RIMBAULT. 8vo. cloth, 5s.
HERALDS' VISITATIONS. An Index to all the Pedigrees and Arms in the Heraldic Visitations and other Genealogical MSS. in the British Museum. By G. SIMS, of the Manuscript Department. 8vo. closely printed in double columns, cloth, 15s.
***An indispensable book to those engaged in genealogical or topographical pursuits, affording a ready clue to the pedigrees and arms of above 30,000 of the gentry of England, their residences, &c. (distinguishing the different families of the same name, in every county), as recorded by the Heralds in their Visitations, with Indexes to other genealogical MSS. in the British Museum. It has been the work of immense labour. No public library ought to be without it.
THE NURSERY RHYMES OF ENGLAND, collected chiefly from oral tradition. Edited by J. O. HALLIWELL. Fourth edition, 12mo. with 38 Designs by W. B. Scott. 4s.6d.cloth.
POPULAR RHYMES AND NURSERY TALES, with Historical Elucidations; a Sequel to "The Nursery Rhymes of England." Edited by J. O. HALLIWELL. Royal 18mo. 4s.6d.
HOLBEIN'S DANCE OF DEATH, with an Historical and Literary Introduction by an Antiquary. Square post 8vo. with 54 Engravings, being the most accurate copies ever executed of these gems of Art, and a Frontispiece of an Ancient Bedstead at Aix-la-Chapelle, with a Dance of Death carved on it, engraved by Fairholt, cloth, 9s.
"The designs are executed with a spirit and fidelity quite extraordinary. They are indeed most truthful."—Athenæum.
Printed by THOMASCLARKSHAW, of No. 8. New Street Square, at No. 5. New Street Square, in the Parish of St. Bride in the City of London; and published by GEORGEBELL, of No. 186. Fleet Street, in the Parish of St. Dunstan in the West, in the City of London, Publisher, at No. 186. Fleet Street aforesaid.—Saturday, October 25. 1851.
Transcriber's Note: Original spelling varieties have not been standardized.Pages in "Notes and Queries", Vol. I-IV
Transcriber's Note: Original spelling varieties have not been standardized.
Pages in "Notes and Queries", Vol. I-IV
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Vol. I No. 29 May 18, 1850. Pages 465 - 479 PG # 15197
Vol. I No. 30 May 25, 1850. Pages 481 - 495 PG # 13713
Notes and Queries Vol. II.Vol., No., Date, Year, Pages, PG #
Notes and Queries Vol. II.
Vol., No., Date, Year, Pages, PG #
Vol. II No. 31 June 1, 1850. Pages 1- 15 PG # 12589Vol. II No. 32 June 8, 1850. Pages 17- 32 PG # 15996Vol. II No. 33 June 15, 1850. Pages 33- 48 PG # 26121Vol. II No. 34 June 22, 1850. Pages 49- 64 PG # 22127Vol. II No. 35 June 29, 1850. Pages 65- 79 PG # 22126
Vol. II No. 31 June 1, 1850. Pages 1- 15 PG # 12589
Vol. II No. 32 June 8, 1850. Pages 17- 32 PG # 15996
Vol. II No. 33 June 15, 1850. Pages 33- 48 PG # 26121
Vol. II No. 34 June 22, 1850. Pages 49- 64 PG # 22127
Vol. II No. 35 June 29, 1850. Pages 65- 79 PG # 22126
Vol. II No. 36 July 6, 1850. Pages 81- 96 PG # 13361Vol. II No. 37 July 13, 1850. Pages 97-112 PG # 13729Vol. II No. 38 July 20, 1850. Pages 113-128 PG # 13362Vol. II No. 39 July 27, 1850. Pages 129-143 PG # 13736
Vol. II No. 36 July 6, 1850. Pages 81- 96 PG # 13361
Vol. II No. 37 July 13, 1850. Pages 97-112 PG # 13729
Vol. II No. 38 July 20, 1850. Pages 113-128 PG # 13362
Vol. II No. 39 July 27, 1850. Pages 129-143 PG # 13736
Vol. II No. 40 August 3, 1850. Pages 145-159 PG # 13389Vol. II No. 41 August 10, 1850. Pages 161-176 PG # 13393Vol. II No. 42 August 17, 1850. Pages 177-191 PG # 13411Vol. II No. 43 August 24, 1850. Pages 193-207 PG # 13406Vol. II No. 44 August 31, 1850. Pages 209-223 PG # 13426
Vol. II No. 40 August 3, 1850. Pages 145-159 PG # 13389
Vol. II No. 41 August 10, 1850. Pages 161-176 PG # 13393
Vol. II No. 42 August 17, 1850. Pages 177-191 PG # 13411
Vol. II No. 43 August 24, 1850. Pages 193-207 PG # 13406
Vol. II No. 44 August 31, 1850. Pages 209-223 PG # 13426
Vol. II No. 45 September 7, 1850. Pages 225-240 PG # 13427Vol. II No. 46 September 14, 1850. Pages 241-256 PG # 13462Vol. II No. 47 September 21, 1850. Pages 257-272 PG # 13936Vol. II No. 48 September 28, 1850. Pages 273-288 PG # 13463
Vol. II No. 45 September 7, 1850. Pages 225-240 PG # 13427
Vol. II No. 46 September 14, 1850. Pages 241-256 PG # 13462
Vol. II No. 47 September 21, 1850. Pages 257-272 PG # 13936
Vol. II No. 48 September 28, 1850. Pages 273-288 PG # 13463
Vol. II No. 49 October 5, 1850. Pages 289-304 PG # 13480Vol. II No. 50 October 12, 1850. Pages 305-320 PG # 13551Vol. II No. 51 October 19, 1850. Pages 321-351 PG # 15232Vol. II No. 52 October 26, 1850. Pages 353-367 PG # 22624
Vol. II No. 49 October 5, 1850. Pages 289-304 PG # 13480
Vol. II No. 50 October 12, 1850. Pages 305-320 PG # 13551
Vol. II No. 51 October 19, 1850. Pages 321-351 PG # 15232
Vol. II No. 52 October 26, 1850. Pages 353-367 PG # 22624
Vol. II No. 53 November 2, 1850. Pages 369-383 PG # 13540Vol. II No. 54 November 9, 1850. Pages 385-399 PG # 22138Vol. II No. 55 November 16, 1850. Pages 401-415 PG # 15216Vol. II No. 56 November 23, 1850. Pages 417-431 PG # 15354Vol. II No. 57 November 30, 1850. Pages 433-454 PG # 15405
Vol. II No. 53 November 2, 1850. Pages 369-383 PG # 13540
Vol. II No. 54 November 9, 1850. Pages 385-399 PG # 22138
Vol. II No. 55 November 16, 1850. Pages 401-415 PG # 15216
Vol. II No. 56 November 23, 1850. Pages 417-431 PG # 15354
Vol. II No. 57 November 30, 1850. Pages 433-454 PG # 15405
Vol. II No. 58 December 7, 1850. Pages 457-470 PG # 21503Vol. II No. 59 December 14, 1850. Pages 473-486 PG # 15427Vol. II No. 60 December 21, 1850. Pages 489-502 PG # 24803Vol. II No. 61 December 28, 1850. Pages 505-524 PG # 16404
Vol. II No. 58 December 7, 1850. Pages 457-470 PG # 21503
Vol. II No. 59 December 14, 1850. Pages 473-486 PG # 15427
Vol. II No. 60 December 21, 1850. Pages 489-502 PG # 24803
Vol. II No. 61 December 28, 1850. Pages 505-524 PG # 16404
Notes and Queries Vol. III.Vol., No., Date, Year, Pages, PG #
Notes and Queries Vol. III.
Vol., No., Date, Year, Pages, PG #
Vol. III No. 62 January 4, 1851. Pages 1- 15 PG # 15638Vol. III No. 63 January 11, 1851. Pages 17- 31 PG # 15639Vol. III No. 64 January 18, 1851. Pages 33- 47 PG # 15640Vol. III No. 65 January 25, 1851. Pages 49- 78 PG # 15641
Vol. III No. 62 January 4, 1851. Pages 1- 15 PG # 15638
Vol. III No. 63 January 11, 1851. Pages 17- 31 PG # 15639
Vol. III No. 64 January 18, 1851. Pages 33- 47 PG # 15640
Vol. III No. 65 January 25, 1851. Pages 49- 78 PG # 15641
Vol. III No. 66 February 1, 1851. Pages 81- 95 PG # 22339Vol. III No. 67 February 8, 1851. Pages 97-111 PG # 22625Vol. III No. 68 February 15, 1851. Pages 113-127 PG # 22639Vol. III No. 69 February 22, 1851. Pages 129-159 PG # 23027
Vol. III No. 66 February 1, 1851. Pages 81- 95 PG # 22339
Vol. III No. 67 February 8, 1851. Pages 97-111 PG # 22625
Vol. III No. 68 February 15, 1851. Pages 113-127 PG # 22639
Vol. III No. 69 February 22, 1851. Pages 129-159 PG # 23027
Vol. III No. 70 March 1, 1851. Pages 161-174 PG # 23204Vol. III No. 71 March 8, 1851. Pages 177-200 PG # 23205Vol. III No. 72 March 15, 1851. Pages 201-215 PG # 23212Vol. III No. 73 March 22, 1851. Pages 217-231 PG # 23225Vol. III No. 74 March 29, 1851. Pages 233-255 PG # 23282
Vol. III No. 70 March 1, 1851. Pages 161-174 PG # 23204
Vol. III No. 71 March 8, 1851. Pages 177-200 PG # 23205
Vol. III No. 72 March 15, 1851. Pages 201-215 PG # 23212
Vol. III No. 73 March 22, 1851. Pages 217-231 PG # 23225
Vol. III No. 74 March 29, 1851. Pages 233-255 PG # 23282
Vol. III No. 75 April 5, 1851. Pages 257-271 PG # 23402Vol. III No. 76 April 12, 1851. Pages 273-294 PG # 26896Vol. III No. 77 April 19, 1851. Pages 297-311 PG # 26897Vol. III No. 78 April 26, 1851. Pages 313-342 PG # 26898
Vol. III No. 75 April 5, 1851. Pages 257-271 PG # 23402
Vol. III No. 76 April 12, 1851. Pages 273-294 PG # 26896
Vol. III No. 77 April 19, 1851. Pages 297-311 PG # 26897
Vol. III No. 78 April 26, 1851. Pages 313-342 PG # 26898
Vol. III No. 79 May 3, 1851. Pages 345-359 PG # 26899Vol. III No. 80 May 10, 1851. Pages 361-382 PG # 32495Vol. III No. 81 May 17, 1851. Pages 385-399 PG # 29318Vol. III No. 82 May 24, 1851. Pages 401-415 PG # 28311Vol. III No. 83 May 31, 1851. Pages 417-440 PG # 36835
Vol. III No. 79 May 3, 1851. Pages 345-359 PG # 26899
Vol. III No. 80 May 10, 1851. Pages 361-382 PG # 32495
Vol. III No. 81 May 17, 1851. Pages 385-399 PG # 29318
Vol. III No. 82 May 24, 1851. Pages 401-415 PG # 28311
Vol. III No. 83 May 31, 1851. Pages 417-440 PG # 36835
Vol. III No. 84 June 7, 1851. Pages 441-472 PG # 37379Vol. III No. 85 June 14, 1851. Pages 473-488 PG # 37403Vol. III No. 86 June 21, 1851. Pages 489-511 PG # 37496Vol. III No. 87 June 28, 1851. Pages 513-528 PG # 37516
Vol. III No. 84 June 7, 1851. Pages 441-472 PG # 37379
Vol. III No. 85 June 14, 1851. Pages 473-488 PG # 37403
Vol. III No. 86 June 21, 1851. Pages 489-511 PG # 37496
Vol. III No. 87 June 28, 1851. Pages 513-528 PG # 37516
Notes and Queries Vol. IV.Vol., No., Date, Year, Pages, PG #
Notes and Queries Vol. IV.
Vol., No., Date, Year, Pages, PG #
Vol. IV No. 88 July 5, 1851. Pages 1- 15 PG # 37548Vol. IV No. 89 July 12, 1851. Pages 17- 31 PG # 37568Vol. IV No. 90 July 19, 1851. Pages 33- 47 PG # 37593Vol. IV No. 91 July 26, 1851. Pages 49- 79 PG # 37778
Vol. IV No. 88 July 5, 1851. Pages 1- 15 PG # 37548
Vol. IV No. 89 July 12, 1851. Pages 17- 31 PG # 37568
Vol. IV No. 90 July 19, 1851. Pages 33- 47 PG # 37593
Vol. IV No. 91 July 26, 1851. Pages 49- 79 PG # 37778
Vol. IV No. 92 August 2, 1851. Pages 81- 94 PG # 38324Vol. IV No. 93 August 9, 1851. Pages 97-112 PG # 38337Vol. IV No. 94 August 16, 1851. Pages 113-127 PG # 38350Vol. IV No. 95 August 23, 1851. Pages 129-144 PG # 38386Vol. IV No. 96 August 30, 1851. Pages 145-167 PG # 38405
Vol. IV No. 92 August 2, 1851. Pages 81- 94 PG # 38324
Vol. IV No. 93 August 9, 1851. Pages 97-112 PG # 38337
Vol. IV No. 94 August 16, 1851. Pages 113-127 PG # 38350
Vol. IV No. 95 August 23, 1851. Pages 129-144 PG # 38386
Vol. IV No. 96 August 30, 1851. Pages 145-167 PG # 38405
Vol. IV No. 97 September 6, 1851. Pages 169-183 PG # 38433Vol. IV No. 98 September 13, 1851. Pages 185-200 PG # 38491Vol. IV No. 99 September 20, 1851. Pages 201-216 PG # 38574Vol. IV No. 100 September 27, 1851. Pages 217-246 PG # 38656
Vol. IV No. 97 September 6, 1851. Pages 169-183 PG # 38433
Vol. IV No. 98 September 13, 1851. Pages 185-200 PG # 38491
Vol. IV No. 99 September 20, 1851. Pages 201-216 PG # 38574
Vol. IV No. 100 September 27, 1851. Pages 217-246 PG # 38656
Vol. IV No. 101 October 4, 1851. Pages 249-264 PG # 38701Vol. IV No. 102 October 11, 1851. Pages 265-287 PG # 38773Vol. IV No. 103 October 18, 1851. Pages 289-303 PG # 38864
Vol. IV No. 101 October 4, 1851. Pages 249-264 PG # 38701
Vol. IV No. 102 October 11, 1851. Pages 265-287 PG # 38773
Vol. IV No. 103 October 18, 1851. Pages 289-303 PG # 38864
Vol I. Index. [Nov. 1849-May 1850] PG # 13536INDEX TO THE SECOND VOLUME. MAY-DEC., 1850 PG # 13571INDEX TO THE THIRD VOLUME. JAN.-JUNE, 1851 PG # 26770
Vol I. Index. [Nov. 1849-May 1850] PG # 13536
INDEX TO THE SECOND VOLUME. MAY-DEC., 1850 PG # 13571
INDEX TO THE THIRD VOLUME. JAN.-JUNE, 1851 PG # 26770