Mediæval Writers of English History, Gibson (Wm. Sidney, author of the History of Tynemouth), Remarks on the. A popular Sketch of the Advantages and Pleasures derivable from Monastic Literature. 8vo, 1s. 6d. Pickering, 1848.
An interesting survey of the famous old English Monastic Writers, to whose pens we are solely indebted for the History of England from the Invasion to the reign of Henry VIII.
Miniatures from Manuscripts of the 14th and 15th Centuries, Four different Collections, each containing ten of the finest and most exquisite Illuminated Miniature Paintings known to exist, in bright and delicate Colours heightened in Gold and Silver, 7s. 6d. each.
Perfect Gems. The faces are equal to the finest miniatures on ivory. The costumes are resplendent in colour and gold. Of very great use to those who occasionally illuminate, as showing the very highest perfection of the ancient art.
Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire, from their Foundation to their Decay, by Archdeacon Churton, with magnificent Lithographs in imitation of the Original Drawings, by W. Richardson, 2 vols., imp. folio, proof impressions, with initial letters coloured (published at £18 18s), only £5 18s.
This imposing work is exactly similar, and in every respect equal, to the celebrated Sketches of the Holy Land, by David Roberts. Although it is now offered at a great reduction, the difficulty of reproducing the illustrations insures the work being soon sought after, even at a premium on the published price.
Musée Francais et Musée Royal; ou, Recueil des Tableaux et Bas-Reliefs qui composent les Galeries Napoleon et Royale, par Robillard-Peronville et Laurent. Paris, 1816-18.
Both Series Complete, together 6 Vols., atlas folio, £18 18s.
Now offered at a lower price than on any previous occasion. The “Musée Francais,” in 4 vols., was published in 80 livraisons at 48 francs each, being 3,840 francs; with the “Musée Royal” the 6 vols. were published at over £300! Copies when sold by auction have never brought less than £50; and it is believed that the lowest price they have ever sold for on any previous occasion is £35.
The work comprises upwards of 500 large plates in the finest style of Line Engraving, from the most celebrated Paintings and Statues is the World, with Descriptions and very masterly Dissertations, in French and English, on the state of the Fine Arts in various ages, Illustrated with Vignettes.