ANECDOTES OF PAINTNG IN ENGLAND, With some Account of the principal Artists, and incidental Notes on other Arts; New Edition, considerably enlarged, by the Rev. JAMES Dallaway, With above 150 Portraits and Plates, eighty of which are beautifully engraved by Finden, Scriven, Robinson, and Worthington. 5 volumes, royal 8vo., published at £10. 10s.-NOW REDUCED TO £4. Or, with Proof Impressions on India Paper, published at £15. 15s. REDUCED TO £5. 5s. "AN ADMIRABLE PUBLICATION: QUITE A TREASURE,-BEAUTIFUL ALIKE IN PAPER, PRINTING, AND ENGRAVING, AND TRULY EXCELLENT IN EVERY THING WHICH DEPENDED UPON THE TALENTS AND EXERTIONS OF ITS EDITOR. Mr. Chalmers, in his Biographical Dictionary, justly observes of Walpole, that it was a pity he did not continue to improve and enlarge his anecdotes, so as to render his book more valuable as a standard work on the Fine Arts. This desideratum Mr. Dallaway has supplied; and we can most impartially and honestly declare that he has done great honour to himself and great service to his country, by having so successfully devoted himself to his laborious though elegant task. "The embellishments, too, we repeat, in painters' phrase, are quite in keeping with the tout ensemble of the work, being at once spirited and highly characteristic. THE PUB I.ISHER HAS EVIDENTLY ENGAGED THE VERY and among others, we observe the names of Finden, Robinson, and Worthington. We cannot avoid noticing two very splendid portraits in the 2nd volume; the one of Rubens, engraved by Robinson; and the other of Vandyck, by Worthington, which are quite perfect in their way. In a word, we cannot recommend this work too highly."-Lit. Gaz., "The Lives of the Painters, by Walpole, with notes, by the Rev. Mr. Dallaway, form : FIVE PERFECTLY RESPLENDENT VOLUMES. The coarse, hard, metallic effect of the heads in the old editions is here transmitted into a natural tone of flesh. Several portraits are engraved from original pictures for the first time and the new matter supplied by the tasteful editor, can leave no doubt of the gradual disappearance of the earlier impressions (even at £15 15s.) IN THE GOOD OLD TIMES OF BIBLIOMANIA, THIS WORK WOULD HAVE WALKED, OF ITS OWN ACCORD, INTO THE MAHOGANY BOOK-CASES OF HALF THE COLLECTORS IN LONDON."-Dibdin's Bib. Devonshire, Earl of Jones, Inigo Kent, W. Ketel, Corn. Killigrew, Anne Cooke, H. Cooper, S. Dahl, M. Damer, Hon. Anna De La Fosse, C. Delvaux, L. Diepenbeck, Abr. Dobson, Wm. Marshall, W. Medina, Sir John Monoyer, J. B. Peter Pass, Simon Payne, John Pembroke, Earl of Pierce, Edw., Sen. Pine, Jno. Jun. Edema, Ger. Elder, Wm. Kneller, Sir Godfrey Jno. Z. Laguerre, L. Lambert, Gen. Laniere, N. Lombart, P. Place, F. Polenburg Pond, A. Ricci, M. Reisen, C. C. S. Riley, John Vansomer, P. Vanson, F. Vorsterman, L. White, R. T. Zincke and Wife Zeeman, E. Zoust, G. Zuccaro, F. FORBES'S ORIENTAL MEMOIRS: A NARRATIVE OF SEVENTEEN YEARS' RESIDENCE IN INDIA. Second Edition, revised by his Daughter, the COUNTESS DE MONTALEMBERT. Illustrated with Eighty-five highly finished Engravings, of which Twenty-four (those of Natural History) are beautifully Coloured. Two stout volumes octavo, and one volume of Plates in royal quarto. NOW REDUCED FROM £5. 15s. 6d. to £3. 3s. *THE FORMER EDITION OF THIS CELEBRATED WORK HAD BECOME VERY SCARCE, AND SOLD FOR UPWARDS OF £12. 12s. THIS SECOND EDITION WAS PUBLISHED AT £4. 14s. 6d., EXCLUSIVE OF A SUPPLEMENT of twelve plATES, WHICH, BEING ADDED TO THE PRESENT COPIES, INCREASES THE PUBLISHED PRICE TO £5. 15s. 6d. "A WORK MORE SPLENDID OR MORE COMPLETE IN ITS DECORATIONS WE HAVE SEL DOM SEEN."-Quarterly Review. "A most important work. Of all the books which have been published on India, this, perhaps, is the most sterlingly valuable. Its accurate account of the Hindoos, and its faithful views of Indian Society, render it a desirable acquisition to the library."-Atlas. "This very splendid and expensive work abounds in most striking pictures of the manners, customs, &c. of India.”—Stevenson (Progress of Discovery). "One of the most copious and authentic reper tories of information respecting India which can be found in our language."-Examiner. "These pleasing details are replete with interest, and, even without reference to any extrinsic qualification, entitled to our warmest praise. The drawings, and collections of Mr. Forbes, seem almost to exceed the powers of human industry and perseverance, and this literary monument to his name may fairly be considered the essence of his extraordinary researches.-The whole work is very entertaining as well as instructive."-Lit. G. "Those who wish to obtain a general notion of India may consult these volumes with advantage: they are written in a light pleasant style, and bear the marks of amiable temper and kindly feeling."-Athenæum. LIST OF THE PLATES. (Engraved by Charles Heath, Storer, Greig, Angus, and Wageman.) Those marked (*) *1 Humming Birds at the Brazils, with Nest on the Orange Tree. *2 Blue Banana Bird at Rio, on the Guava Tree. 3 Hindoo Peasant, drawing Toddy from the Cocoa Tree. 4 Cubbeer-Burr, the celebrated Banian Tree, the branches of which extend over a circumference of 2,000 feet. 5 Monkeys at Cubbeer-Burr. 6 The Jac Tree, and its enormous Fruit. *7 Cobra de Capello: the Great Hooded, or Spectacle Snake. 8 Dancing Snakes and Musicians. *9 Tailor Birds, Male and Female. *10 The Indian Nightingale, on the CustardApple Tree. 11 A Young Hindoo among Brahmins of distinction. 12 Dancing Girls and Musicians. 13 Manner of Travelling in a Palanquin. 14 An Indian Hackaree, drawn by Guzerat Oxen. 15 Mahomedan Youth of Distinction. 16 A Mahomedan of Rank, with a Dervise on his Pilgrimage. 17 Parsees at Bombay. 18 View of Bombay, from Malabar Hill. *19 Golden Lizard on the Neva Tree, with 20 View of Surat. [Flowers and Fruit. 21 Cheeta Hunt at Cambay. 23 View of Calicut, on the Coast of Malabar. 27 Interior of the Large Temple in the Island 28 Comparative View of the principal Pillars in the Excavations at Salsette & Elephanta. 29 Tiger carrying off a Child. 30 Ragouath Row, Peshwa of the Mahrattas. 31 The Peshwa and his Ministers at Poonah. 32 Mohman Khaun, Nabob of Cambay. 33 Sculpture in a subterraneous Hindoo Temple. 34 Foot Soldier in the Native Costume. *42 Blue Locust, Faggot-Caterpillar, and variegated Acacia. *43 Skeleton Mantis, and Oil Plant. 44 The Durbar Palace, and Scenery at Dhuboy. 45 Gate of Diamonds at Dhuboy. 46 Hindoo Sculpture on the Gate of Diamonds, 47 Peasants at a Well in Hindostan. *50-51 Grains in Guzerat (seven sorts), the rich 52 The Wedded Banian Tree. 53 Hindoo Devotees. 54 Hindoo Temple on the bank of the Nerbudda. #57 Inlaid Work in the Tomb at Agra. 58 The Grand Mosque at Ahmedabad, one of the most magnificent buildings in Hindostan. 59 Shah Bhaug, a Summer Palace, built by the Emperor Shah Jehan. *60 The Temple of Fountains in the Gardens of *61 Flowers and young Fruit of the Keurah which 69 View on the Island of St. Helena. 76 View of Bombay in 1773. 77 View of Bombay Green. 78 View of Islands in the Bancoote River. 79 Temple at Alla Bhaug, with different Natives. 80 View of Cochin. 81 Hill Fort, Island of Caraujah. 82 View of Cambay. 83 Garden House at Baroche, the Residence of the Author. 84 Hindoo Family of the Rangan Caste, front. 85 Portrait of the Author, ditto. FOSBROKE'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF ANTIQUITIES, AND ELEMENTS OF ARCHEOLOGY, CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL; TO WHICH IS ADDED A CONTINUATION, ENTITLED FOREIGN TOPOGRAPHY, BEING AN Encyclopedick Account of the Ancient Remains in Asia, Africa, Europe and America. 3 vols. 4to. with numerous plates, published at £8. 10s. in boards. NOW REDUCED TO £3. 10s. "A WORK AS ORIGINAL AS IT IS IMPORTANT. WE HAVE SO OFTEN HAD OCCASION TO SPEAK OF THE TALENTS, RESEARCH, AND ACUTENESS, DISPLAYED BY MR. FOSBROKE, IN HIS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANTIQUITIES, THAT WE FEEL AT A LOSS EVEN TO VARY THE TERMS OF OUR PRAISE. Although from the nature of the subject it might be expected to consist of dry details, and fit only for the antiquary, yet the author has thrown in so many curious illustrative facts, that it is really very interesting. IT IS ELEGANTLY WRITTEN, AND FULL OF INTERESTING INFORMATION, WITH WHICH EVERY PERSON OF LIBERAL EDUCATION OUGHT TO BE ACQUAINTED. NO GOOD LIBRARY OUGHT TO BE WITHOUT IT."-Literary Chronicle. "A VALUABLE BOOK OF REFERENCE.The science of Archæology is deeply indebted to Mr. Fosbroke, for accomplishing the double purpose of inducing its study in the unlearned, and compiling a valuable manual for the learned. He has explored the mine of Archæological antiquity, and classed and arranged its products very ably for the advantage of all who desire to cultivate A SCIENCE, WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE OF WHICH, NO PERSON CAN DESERVE THE NAME OF ANTIQUARY, AMA TEUR, OR GENTLEMAN."-Literary Gaz. "The Foreign Topography includes accounts of Athens, Rome, Balbec, Palmyra, Pæstum, Thebes, Persepolis, Pompeii, &c. &c. and about a thousand articles of various consequence; in short, every Ruin of the slightest moment, prior to the age of Constantine. An illustrative Introduction is annexed. The work is not only a proper companion to the Encyclopædia of Antiquities, but to the systems of English Topography. IT IS ALSO AN INSTRUCTOR AND GUIDE TO THE SCHOLAR AND TRAVELLER." "This important work is a compilation of antiquities, both civil and ecclesiastical, the result of great erudition and laborious research, condensed into the most popular and entertaining form."-Museum. "Devoted as we are to every pursuit connected with olden times,' we cannot but hail with satisfaction the publication of this valuable work. To descant on its utility would be altogether unnecessary." Gentleman's Magazine. "A highly useful and standard work on subjects which have never before been so successfully embodied.”—Sun Newspaper. MOSS'S MANUAL OF CLASSICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY, Comprising a copious detail of the various Editions of the GREEK and LATIN CLASSICS; and the PHILOLOGICAL and CRITICAL WORKS published in illustration of them; with an account of the principal translations into English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German. NEW EDITION, COMPLETED TO THE END OF 1836, by the addition of a SUPPLEMENT, Containing a Bibliographical Index of several thousand editions which have appeared either here or abroad since the original publication of this work in 1825; with the prices at which they are at present sold or imported by the London Booksellers. Two stout volumes 8vo. (nearly 1,400 pages), published at £1. 16s. REDUCED TO 12s. This is now the most comprehensive work of its kind: and being the only one which exhibits the state of classical literature at the present day, is alike indispensable to the literary student and the intelligent bookseller. BEATSON'S INDEXES TO THE GREEK TRAGIC POETS. INDICES COPIOSISSIMI VERBORUM FORMULARUMQUE OMNIUM IN TRAGEDIIS INTEGRIS ET DEPERDITARUM FRAGMENTIS ÆSCHYLI, SOPHOCLIS, ET EURIPIDIS OCCURRENTIUM; STUDIO ET LABORE B. W. BEATSON. These Indexes are accommodated to all Editions of Eschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, whether published collectively or in separate Plays, including those edited by Butler, Blomfield, Schutz, Wellauer; Brunck, Erfurdt Hermann; Matthiæ, Porson, Monk, Elmsley. 3 vols. 8vo. published at £2. 5s.—NOW REDUCED TO 15s. "No Classical Library should be without these accurate and laborious Indices, which are so arranged as to afford a ready reference to every word in the Greek Tragedians, at the same time that they explain the grammatical constructions. Porson used often to lament the want of such aids to the student of Greek literature, and strenuously to recommend their publication." BEAUTIES OF THE COURT OF CHARLES THE SECOND, BY THE Comprising the whole of the celebrated suite of Paintings by Sir Peter Lely, preserved in the WINDSOR GALLERY, and several from the Devonshire, Grosvenor, and Althorp Galleries, EXQUISITELY ENGRAVED FIRST ARTISTS, forming a splendid Series of Portraits, illustrative of the Memoirs of Evelyn, Pepys, Clarendon, and other contemporary Writers of that gay and interesting period. With biographical Memoirs and Anecdotes, and an introductory view of the State of Female Society, BY MRS. JAMESON, Authoress of the Diary of an Ennuyée,'' Lives of celebrated Female Sovereigns,' &c. Or on Large Paper, in Folio, with Proof Impressions on India Paper, published at £10. 10s. REDUCED то £4. 4s. "THIS TRULY BEAUTIFUL AND SPLENDID PRODUCTION IS EQUALLY A GEM AMONG THE FINE ARTS AND IN LITERATURE, and is altogether one of the most interesting publications that has appeared for a long time. Although £5. 5s. for a single volume may at first appear somewhat costly, we consider it singularly low priced, with reference to its beauty and intrinsic value. The proof impressions are an enviable luxury. "It is not generally known, we believe, that we are in some measure indebted for this brilliant and tasteful collection to Her Royal Highness the late lamented Princess Charlotte, who expressly commissioned Mr. Murphy to make the drawings. At her decease, the collection came into the possession of Sir Gerard Noel, and by his encouragement, under the patronage of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, the work has been at length completed, and A MORE BEAUTIFUL VOLUME OF THE KIND DOES NOT EXIST. "AN EXQUISITE VOLUME. It was observed by Lord Orford, nearly fifty years ago, that theBeauties of Windsor,' so delightfully painted by Sir Peter Lely, ought to be proportionably well engraved. IT IS NOT A LITTLE SINGULAR THAT NO ATTEMPT HAS TILL NOW BEEN MADE TO PRODUCE THESE LOVELY PORTRAITS, IN A STYLE WORTHY OF THE BEAUTY AND INTEREST OF THE SUB JECTS. Such of them as have been published in the different editions of Grammont, are very inferior as works of art. The present publication will, therefore, supply what has long been a desideratum in the fine arts. "The accompanying Memoirs, critical and biographical, from the pen of the accomplished author of the Diary of an Ennuyée, ARE SO MANY SPECIMENS OF EXQUISITE COMPOSITION. The ground is a delicate one, particularly for a female; but Mrs. Jameson has managed it with infinite tact and pro priety. SOME OF HER PICTURES ARE OF RARE EXCELLENCE AND HIGH VALUE." New Monthly Magazine. See List of Portraits on next page. LIST OF THE PORTRAITS Contained in the Beauties of the Court of Charles the Second. Many of these have never been engraved before, and of the others only two are found in Lodge's Collection. As they are all engraved on copper, and finished with great delicacy, fine impressions cannot be multiplied. CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA, QUEEN OF CHARLES II. BARBARA VILLIERS, DUCHESS OF CLEVELAND. "More of a Montespan than a La Vallieremore of an Alice Pierce than a Jane Shore. FRANCES THERESA STEWART, DUCHESS OF RICHMOND. "Than whom few have been more conspicuous during their life, or more celebrated since their death." LA BELLE JENNINGS, DUCHESS OF TYRCONNEL. "The fair, the elegant, and fascinating; who robbed the men of their hearts, the women of their lovers, and never lost herself." MARY BUTLER,THE FIRST DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE. 66 Fair, kind, and true-and wedded to a Nobleman, who to the valour and bearing of a Paladin of old Romance, added the spirit of an ancient Roman." ELIZABETH BUTLER, COUNTESS OF CHESTERFIELD. "Captivating and piquante, with brilliant wit: one of the fair principals of Grammont's celebrated story of the Bas-verts." ELIZ. WRIOTHESLEY, COUNTESS OF NORTHUMBERLAND. "Distinguished for her uncommon grace and beauty, and the blameless tenor of her sister of the celebrated Lady Russell." EMILIE DE NASSAU, COUNTESS OF OSSORY. life; ELIZABETH PERCY, DUCHESS OF SOMERSET. "Three times a wife and twice a widow before she was sixteen. Afterwards one of the greatest ornaments of the Court of William and Anne." LOUISE DE QUEROUAILLE, DUCHESS OF PORTSMOUTH. "One of the most absolute of Royal favourites, and one of the most striking examples of the mischief of female usurpation in political affairs. Her history conveys a deep lesson." ANNE HAMILTON, COUNTESS OF SOUTHESK. "Whose faults, follies, and miseries, constitute a tale well fitted to 'point a moral."" SUSAN ARMINE, LADY BELLASYS. "Renowned for her beauty, wit, and high spirit, and recorded as the mistress of James, Duke of York, only through her voluntary resignation of the marriage contract, by which she had really become united to him." ELIZ. BROOKE, LADY DENHAM. "Beauteous and arrogant; a lamentable contrast to the gentle Lady Ossory; but interesting from her tragical and mysterious fate." ELIZ. BAGOT, LADY FALMOUTH AND COUNTESS OF DORSET. "Who became in succession the irreproachable wife of two libertine Lords. All we know of her excites a wish to know more." MRS. NOTT. "A fair, sentimental, and Madonna-like creature; one of the most admired of the Windsor Beauties." MRS. MIDDLETON. "The fair coquette, one of Grammont's special heroines. It is impossible to look on this lovely portrait without wishing to know something of the charming original." MISS LAWSON. "Mild and gentle, yet opposing the fortitude of Virtue to the perils of a licentious Court." NELL GWYNN. "Pretty, witty, merry, open-hearted Nelly, whose redeeming qualities make even the justice of history half loth to condemn her." |