V—Book of British Ballads. Edited by S. C. Hall. A fac-simile of the original edition.
With illustrations by Creswick, Gilbert, and others. $1 50
“This is a diminutive fac-simile of the original very valuable edition.... The collection is not only the most complete and reliable that has been published, but the volume is beautifully illustrated by skilful artists.”—Pittsburg Chronicle.
“Probably the best general collection of our ballad literature, in moderate compass, that has yet been made.”—Chicago Dial.
VI—The Travels of Baron Münchausen. Reprinted from the early, complete edition.
Very fully illustrated. $1 25
“The venerable Baron Münchausen in his long life has never appeared as well-dressed, so far as we know, as now in this goodly company.”
“The Baron’s stories are as fascinating as the Arabian Nights.”—Church Union.
VII—Letters, Sentences, and Maxims. By Lord Chesterfield.
With a critical essay by C. A. Sainte-Beuve. $1 00
“Full of wise things, quaint things, witty and shrewd things, and the maker of this book has put the pick of them all together.”—London World.
“Each of the little volumes in this series is a literary gem.”—Christian at Work.
VIII—The Vicar of Wakefield. By Goldsmith.
With 32 illustrations by William Mulready. $1 00