Bibliographical Account of nearly 1,000 Curious and rare Books, Tracts, MSS., and Engravings relating to the History and Topography of North and South Wales, collected by Mr. Hotten, with numerous Descriptive Notes, Literary Anecdotes, etc., interleaved for MS. notes, additions, etc., illustrated with curious wood engravings from old chap-books and ballads.
Only Fifty Copies have been printed on thick paper, for the use of Welsh Antiquaries and Topographers.
NEW WORK BY THE LATE DOUGLAS JERROLD.
Brownrigg Papers, by Douglas Jerrold. Edited by his Son, BLANCHARD JERROLD. Coloured Illustration by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK. 8vo, sells at 10s. 6d.; a few copies offered at 4s. 6d., cloth gilt.
⁂ Containing some of the most characteristic pieces from the pen of the master-wit, now first collected. “Henry Brownrigg” was the favourite nom-de-plume of the author. A most entertaining volume.
Burke’s Genealogical and Heraldic History of Extinct and Dormant Baronetcies. 1838. 8vo. Fine Portrait of James I., and upwards of 1,000 Coats of Arms, engraved on Wood, neatly bound, half-morocco, 10s. 6d.
⁂ An invaluable work of reference; giving the Lineage of nearly a Thousand Families, with minute and accurate details of the alliances, fortunes, and memorable events of each generation; the search for which, through public and private records, occupied the Author many years.
Cambridge Slang Phrases—Gradus ad Cantabrigiam; or, Guide to the Academical Customs and Colloquial, or Cant Terms, peculiar to the University of Cambridge. 8vo, with coloured humorous engravings. 3s. 6d.
Without the Illustrations the book is common enough.
Cheke’s (Sir J.) Gospel according to St. Matthew, and part of St. Mark’s Gospel, translated into English, with Notes, and seven Original Letters. 8vo, new cloth, with facsimile plates, 2s. 6d.