Childe Harold, undoubtedly the greatest poem of its noble author, will exist as an imperishable monument of his genius, and be admired as long as there remains a love of the true and beautiful in poetry. Had it been the only poem that Byron ever wrote, he would still have ranked amongst the first of English poets.
From its acknowledged merit and great popularity, it is surprising that a handsome edition should not have appeared before in the American market. To supply this obvious want, and to furnish a splendid present at a small price, which would be acceptable to every one, has been the aim of the publisher. The present edition is issued in a convenient and beautiful 16mo. size, printed with new, clear type, on paper of the finest quality manufactured expressly for it. The illustrations, eight in number, are taken from the edition de luxe, published by Murray in London, designed by the first artists, and are the most beautiful wood engravings ever executed in this country. The binding, either in cloth, silk, or morocco, is executed in the very best and most tasty style. The book is truly
A MOST SPLENDID PRESENT.
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IRISH CHARACTER;
BY MRS. S. C. HALL.
Splendidly illustrated with 60 engravings on steel and wood, engraved in the finest style. One volume, royal 8vo. Richly bound in cloth, extra gilt edges, $3 50, or magnificently bound in morocco, $4 00. With the steel engravings coloured, $4 50.