"To those who wish to possess a critical knowledge of their own native English, some acquaintance with Anglo-Saxon is indispensable; and we have never seen an introduction better calculated than the present to supply the wants of a beginner in a short space of time. The declensions and conjugations are well stated, and illustrated by references to the Greek, Latin, French, and other languages. A philosophical spirit pervades every part. The Delectus consists of Short pieces, on various subjects, with extracts from Anglo-Saxon History and the Saxon Chronicle. There is a good glossary at the end."—Athenæum, Oct. 20. 1849.
ANGLO-SAXON.—GUIDE to the ANGLO-SAXON TONGUE; with Lessons in Verse and Prose. For the use of Learners. By E.J. VERNON, B.A., Oxon. 12mo. cloth, 5s. 6d.
This will be found useful as a Second Class-book, or to those well versed in other languages.
ANGLO-SAXON.—A COMPENDIOUS ANGLO-SAXON and ENGLISH DICTIONARY. By the Rev. JOSEPH BOSWORTH, D.D. F.R.S. &c. In 8vo. closely printed in treble columns, cloth, 12s.
This may be considered quite a new work from the author's former Dictionary; it has been entirely remodelled and enlarged, bringing it down to the present state of Anglo-Saxon literature, both at home and abroad.
HOLBEIN'S DANCE of DEATH; with an Historical and Literary Introduction by an Antiquary. Square post 8vo., with 54 Engravings, being the most accurate copies ever executed of these gems of art, and a Frontispiece of an Ancient Bedstead at Aix-la-Chapelle, with a Dance of Death carved on it, engraved by Fairholt, cloth, 9s.
"The designs are executed with a spirit and fidelity quite extraordinary. They are indeed most truthful."—Athenæum.
ENGLISH SURNAMES: an Essay on Family Nomenclature, Historical, Etymological, and Humorous. By MARK ANTONY-LOWER, M.A. Third Edition, enlarged, 2 vols. post 8v., cloth, 12s.
This new and much improved edition, besides a great enlargement of the chapters contained in the previous editions, comprises several that are entirely new, together with Notes on Scottish, Irish, and Norman Surnames. The "Additional Prolusions," besides the articles on Rebuses, Allusive Arms, and the Roll of Battel Abbey, contain Dissertations on Inn Signs, and Remarks on Christian Names; with a copious Index of many thousand names. These features render "English Surnames" rather a new work than a new edition.
THE CURIOSITIES of HERALDRY; with Illustrations from Old English Writers. By MARK ANTONY LOWER. With illuminated Title-page and numerous Engravings from Designs by the Author. 8vo., cloth, 14s.