LITERARY AGENCY.—MR. F. G. TOMLINS (Secretary to the Shakespeare Society; Author of "A Brief View of the English Drama," "A Variorum History of England," "Garcia, a Tragedy," "The Topic," "The Self-Educator," &c. &c.)
is desirous to make it known that a Twenty years' experience with the Press and Literature, as Author and Publisher, enables him to give advice and information to Authors, Publishers and Persons wishing to communicate with the Public, either as to the Editing, Advertising, or Authorship of Books, Pamphlets, or Literary productions of any kind. Opinions obtained on manuscripts previous to publication, and Works edited, written, or supervised for the Press by acknowledged writers in their various departments.
OFFICE, 19. SOUTHAMPTON STREET, STRAND,
Where Works of Reference for Literary purposes may be obtained or referred to.
Chippenham, Wilts.
MR. F. ALEXANDER has been favoured with instructions to prepare for SALE by AUCTION, on the Premises, on TUESDAY, the 1st of July, 1851, and two following days, commencing at 12 o'clock each day precisely, the Valuable and Select Library of Mr. John Provis, of Chippenham, comprising 3,500 Volumes, including many Works of great value. Among those remarkable for their rarity, &c., will be found a fine copy of Purchas's Pilgrimes, 5 vols., 1625; Nuremburg Chronicle, 1493; Dante, printed at Rome, 1487; Coverdale's Bible, 1539; Cranmer's Bible, 1585; Musée Français, 4 vols.; Chaucer's Works; Philosophical Transactions, 88 vols.; Houbraken's Heads, &c., &c.
May be viewed two days previous to the Sale, by Catalogues only (6d. each), which may be obtained five days prior to the sale, of MESSRS. WICKHAM & YELLAND, 163. Strand, London; at the White Hart Hotel, Bristol; Castle Hotel, Bath; Star Hotel, Oxford; Royal Hotel, Cheltenham; Bear Inn, Devizes; and of the Auctioneer, Chippenham.
FOR EVERY CHILD IN THE KINGDOM.
On 1st July, 1851, Price 2s. 6d., an Enduring Record, full of Interesting Details—Vivid Descriptions—Moral Sentiments—and Beautiful Pictures, entitled
LITTLE HENRY'S HOLIDAY