other published. The materials have been collected by a well-known French
Author, and the work has been revised by Mr. Cole.
A SEQUEL TO THE "SHAM SQUIRE."
New and Enlarged Edition, Crown 8vo., boards, 2s. 6d.
Ireland before the Union. With Revelations from the Unpublished Diary of
Lord Clonmell. By W. J. FITZPATRICK, J.P.
This day, price 1s., 160 pages,
A Visit to King Theodore. By a Traveller returned from Gondar. With a
characteristic PORTRAIT.
A very descriptive and amusing account of the King and his Court by Mr.
HENRY A. BURETTE.
A VERY USEFUL BOOK.
Now ready, in Folio, half-morocco, cloth sides, 7s. 6d.
Literary Scraps, Cuttings from Newspapers, Extracts, Miscellanea, &c. A
Folio Scrap-book of 340 columns, formed for the reception of Cuttings, &c.
With Guards.
A most useful volume, and one of the cheapest ever sold. The book is sure
to be appreciated, and to become popular.
A MAGNIFICENT WORK.
Immediately, in Crown 4to., sumptuously printed, L7.
Lives of the Saints. With 50 exquisite 4to. Illuminations, mostly coloured
by hand; the Letterpress within Woodcut Borders of beautiful design.
The illustrations to this work are far superior to anything of the kind
ever published here before.
In Crown 8vo., uniform with the "Slang Dictionary," price 6s. 6d.
Lost Beauties of the English Language. Revived and Revivable in England
and America. An Appeal to Authors, Poets, Clergymen, and Public Speakers.
"Ancient words
That come from the poetic quarry
As sharp as swords."
HAMILTON's _Epistle to Allan Ramsay_.
NEW AND GENUINE BOOK OF HUMOUR. Uniform with Artemus Ward. Crown 8vo.,
toned paper, price 3s. 6d.
Mr. Sprouts his Opinions.
Readers who found amusement in Artemus Ward's droll books will have no
cause to complain of this humorous production. A Costermonger who gets
into Parliament and becomes one of the most "practical" Members, rivalling
Bernal Osborne in his wit and Roebuck in his satire, OUGHT TO BE an
amusing person.
In 3 vols. Crown 8vo., L1. 11s. 6d.
Melchior Gorles. By Henry Aitchenbie.
The New Novel, illustrative of "Mesmeric Influence," or whatever else we
may choose to term that strange power which some persons exercise over
others, controlling without being seen, ordering in silence, and enslaving
or freeing as fancy or will may dictate.
"The power of detaching the spirit from the body, of borrowing another's
physical courage, returning it at will with (or without) interest, has a
humorous audacity of conception about it."--_Spectator._
POPULAR MEMOIR OF FARADAY.
This day, Crown 8vo., toned paper, Portrait, price 6d.
Michael Faraday. Philosopher and Christian. By the Rev. SAMUEL MARTIN, of
Westminster.
An admirable resume--designed for popular reading--of this great man's
life.
Now ready, One Shilling Edition of
Never Caught: Personal Adventures in Twelve Successful Trips in Blockade
Running.
A Volume of Adventure of thrilling interest.
FOLK-LORE, LEGENDS, PROVERBS OF ICELAND.
Now ready, Cheap Edition, with Map and Tinted Illustrations, 2s. 6d.
Oxonian in Iceland; with Icelandic Folk-lore and Sagas.
By the Rev. FRED. METCALFE, M.A.
A very amusing Book of Travel.
MR. EDMUND OLLIER'S POEMS.
This day, cloth neat, 5s.
Poems from the Greek Mythology, and Miscellaneous Poems. By EDMUND OLLIER.
"What he has written is enough, and more than enough, to give him a high
rank amongst the most successful cultivators of the English
Muse."--_Globe._
THE NEW RIDDLE BOOK.
New Edition of "An awfully Jolly Book for Parties." On toned paper, cloth
gilt, 7s. 6d.; cloth gilt, with Illustration in Colours by G. Dore, 8s.
6d.
Puniana; or, Thoughts Wise and Otherwise. Best Book of Riddles and Puns
ever formed. With nearly 100 exquisitely fanciful drawings. Contains
nearly 3,000 of the best Riddles and 10,000 most outrageous Puns, and it
is believed will prove to be one of the most popular books ever issued.
Why did Du Chaillu get so angry when he was chaffed about the Gorilla?
Why? we ask.
Why is a chrysalis like a hot roll? You will doubtless remark, "Because
it's the grub that makes the butter fly!" But see "Puniana."
Why is a wide-awake hat so called? Because it never had a nap, and never
wants one.
A REPRODUCTION IN EXACT FACSIMILE, LETTER FOR LETTER, OF THE EXCESSIVELY
RARE ORIGINAL OF SHAKESPEARE'S FAMOUS PLAY,
Much Adoe about Nothing. As it hath been sundrie times publikely acted by
the Right Honourable the Lord Chamberlaine his seruants. Written by
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, 1600.
Small quarto, on fine toned paper, half bound morocco, Roxburghe style,
4s. 6d. (Original price 10s. 6d.)
Immediately, in Crown 4to., exquisitely printed, L3. 10s.
Saint Ursula, and the Story of the 11,000 Virgins, now newly told by
THOMAS WRIGHT, F.S.A. With Twenty-five Full-page 4to. Illuminated
Miniatures from the Pictures of Cologne.
The finest book-paintings of the kind ever published. The artist has just
obtained the gold prize at the Paris Exposition.
New Edition, with large Additions, 15th Thousand, Crown 8vo., cloth, 6s.
6d.
Slang Dictionary. With Further Particulars of Beggars' Marks.
"BEGGARS' MARKS UPON HOUSE CORNERS.--On our doorways, and on our house
corners and gate-posts, curious chalk marks may occasionally be observed,
which, although meaningless to us, are full of suggestion to tramps,
beggars, and pedlars. Mr. Hotten intends giving, in the new edition of his
'Slang Dictionary'--the fourth--some extra illustrations descriptive of
this curious and, it is believed, ancient method of communicating the
charitable or ill-natured intentions of house occupants; and he would be
obliged by the receipt, at 74, Piccadilly, London, of any facts which
might assist his inquiry."--_Notes and Queries._
UNIFORM WITH ESSAYS WRITTEN IN THE "INTERVALS OF BUSINESS."
This day, a Choice Book, on toned paper, 6s.
The Collector. Essays on Books, Authors, Newspapers, Pictures, Inns,
Doctors, Holidays, &c. Introduction by Dr. DORAN.
A charming volume of delightful Essays, with exquisitely-engraved Vignette
of an Old-Book Collector busily engaged at his favourite pursuit of
book-hunting. The work is a companion volume to Disraeli's "Curiosities of
Literature," and to the more recently published "Book-Hunter," by Mr. John
Hill Burton.
"A PERFECT MARVEL OF CHEAPNESS."
Five of Scott's Novels, complete, for 3s., well bound.
Waverley Novels. "Toned Paper." Five Choice Novels COMPLETE FOR 3s., cloth
extra, 850 pp. This very handsome Volume contains unmutilated and Author's
Editions of IVANHOE, OLD MORTALITY, FORTUNES OF NIGEL, GUY MANNERING,
BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR.
Also, _FIRST SERIES_, Fifth Thousand, containing WAVERLEY, THE MONASTERY,
ROB ROY, KENILWORTH, THE PIRATE. All complete in 1 vol., cloth neat, 3s.
A GUIDE TO READING OLD MANUSCRIPTS, RECORDS, &c.
Wright's Court Hand Restored; or, Student's Assistant in Reading Old
Deeds, Charters, Records, &c. Half-morocco, 10s. 6d.
A New Edition, corrected, of an invaluable Work to all who have occasion
to consult old MSS., Deeds, Charters, &c. It contains a Series of
Facsimiles of old MSS. from the time of the Conqueror, Tables of
Contractions and Abbreviations, Ancient Surnames, &c.
OLD ENGLISH RELIGIOUS BALLADS AND CAROLS.
This day, in small 4to., with very beautiful floriated borders, in the
Renaissance style.
Songs of the Nativity. An entirely New Collection of Old Carols, including
some never before given in any collection. With Music to the more popular.
Edited by W. H. HUSK, Librarian to the Sacred Harmonic Society. In
charmingly appropriate cloth, gilt, and admirably adapted for binding in
antique calf or morocco, 12s. 6d.
A volume which will not be without peculiar interest to lovers of ANCIENT
ENGLISH POETRY, and to admirers of our _National Sacred Music_. The work
forms a handsome square 8vo., and has been printed with beautiful
floriated borders by Whittingham & Wilkins. The Carols embrace the joyous
and festive songs of the olden time, as well as those sacred melodies
which have maintained their popularity from a period long before the
Reformation.
"DOES FOR WINCHESTER WHAT 'TOM BROWN' DID FOR RUGBY."
This day, Crown 8vo., handsomely printed, 7s. 6d.,
School Life at Winchester; or, the Reminiscences of a Winchester Junior.
By the Author of the "Log of the Water Lily." With numerous illustrations,
exquisitely coloured after the original drawings.
ANGLICAN CHURCH ORNAMENTS.
This day, thick 8vo., with illustrations, price 15s.
English Church Furniture, Ornaments, and Decorations, at the Period of the
Reformation. Edited by ED. PEACOCK, F.S.A.
"Very curious as showing what articles of church furniture were in those
days considered to be idolatrous or unnecessary. The work, of which only a
limited number has been printed, is of the highest interest to those who
take part in the present Ritual discussion."--_See Reviews in the
Religious Journals._
NEW BOOK BY THE "ENGLISH GUSTAVE DORE."--COMPANION TO THE
"HATCHET-THROWERS."
This day, 4to., Illustrations, coloured, 7s. 6d.; plain, 5s.
Legends of Savage Life. By James Greenwood, the famous Author of "A Night
in a Workhouse." With 36 inimitably droll Illustrations drawn and coloured
by ERNEST GRISET, the "English Gustave Dore."
Readers who found amusement in the "Hatchet-Throwers" will not regret any
acquaintance they may form with this comical work. The pictures are among
the most surprising which have come from this artist's pencil.
COMPANION VOLUME TO "LEECH'S PICTURES."
This day, oblong 4to., a handsome volume, half morocco, price 12s.
Seymour's Sketches. The Book of Cockney Sports, Whims, and Oddities.
Nearly 200 highly amusing Illustrations.
A reissue of the famous pictorial comicalities which were so popular
thirty years ago. The volume is admirably adapted for a table-book, and
the pictures will doubtless again meet with that popularity which was
extended towards them when the artist projected with Mr. Dickens the
famous "Pickwick Papers."
MR. SWINBURNE'S NEW WORK.
This day, in Demy 8vo., pp. 350, price 16s.
William Blake; Artist and Poet. A Critical Essay. By ALGERNON CHARLES
SWINBURNE.
The coloured illustrations to this book have all been prepared, by a
careful hand, from the original drawings painted by Blake and his wife,
and are very different from ordinary book illustrations.
RECENT POETRY.
MR. SWINBURNE'S NEW POEM.
This day, fcap. 8vo. toned paper, cloth, 3s. 6d.
A Song of Italy. By Algernon Charles Swinburne.
The _Athenaeum_ remarks of this poem:--"Seldom has such a chant been heard,
so full of glow, strength, and colour."
Mr. Swinburne's "Poems and Ballads."
_NOTICE.--The Publisher begs to inform the very many persons who have
inquired after this remarkable Work that copies may now be obtained at all
Booksellers, price 9s._
Mr. Swinburne's Notes on his Poems and on the Reviews which have appeared
upon them, is now ready, price 1s.
Also New and Revised Editions.
Atalanta in Calydon. By Algernon Charles Swinburne. 6s.
Chastelard: a Tragedy. By A. C. Swinburne. 7s.
Rossetti's Criticism on Swinburne's "Poems." 3s. 6d.
UNIFORM WITH MR. SWINBURNE'S POEMS.
In fcap. 8vo., price 5s.
Walt Whitman's Poems. (Leaves of Grass, Drum-taps, &c.)
Selected and Edited by WILLIAM MICHAEL ROSSETTI.
For twelve years the American poet Whitman has been the object of
widespread detraction and of concentrated admiration. The admiration
continues to gain ground, as evidenced of late by papers in the American
_Round Table_, in the _London Review_, in the _Fortnightly Review_ by Mr.
M. D. Conway, in the _Broadway_ by Mr. Robert Buchanan, and in the
_Chronicle_ by the editor of the selection announced above, as also by the
recent publication of Whitman's last poem, from advance sheets, in
_Tinsleys' Magazine_.
In preparation, small 4to. elegant.
Carols of Cockayne. By Henry S. Leigh. [Vers de Societe and humorous
pieces descriptive of London life.] With numerous requisite little
designs, by ALFRED CONCANNEN.
Now ready, price 3s. 6d.
The Prometheus Bound of Aeschylus. Translated in the Original Metres. By C.
B. CAYLEY, B.A.
Now ready, 4to. 10s. 6d., on toned paper, very elegant.
Bianca: Poems and Ballads. By Edward Brennan.
Now ready, cloth, price 5s.
Poems from the Greek Mythology: and Miscellaneous Poems. By EDMUND
OLLIER.
In crown 8vo. toned paper.
Poems. By P. F. Roe.
In crown 8vo. handsomely printed.
The Idolatress, and other Poems. By Dr. Wills, Author of "Dramatic
Scenes," "The Disembodied," and of various Poetical contributions to
_Blackwood's Magazine_.
HOTTEN'S AUTHORIZED ONLY COMPLETE EDITIONS.
This day, on toned paper, price 6d.; by post, 7d.
Hotten's New Book of Humour. "Artemus Ward Among the Fenians."
This day, 4th edition, on tinted paper, bound in cloth, neat, price 3s.
6d.; by post, 3s. 10d.
Hotten's "Artemus Ward: His Book." The Author's Enlarged Edition;
containing, in addition to the following edition, two extra chapters,
entitled "The Draft in Baldinsville, with Mr. Ward's Private Opinion
concerning Old Bachelors," and "Mr. W.'s Visit to a Graffick" (Soiree).
"We never, not even in the pages of our best humorists, read anything so
laughable and so shrewd as we have seen in this book by the mirthful
Artemus."--_Public Opinion._
New edition, this day, price 1s.; by post, 1s. 2d.
Hotten's "Artemus Ward: His Book." A Cheap Edition, without extra
chapters, with portrait of author on paper cover, 1s.
NOTICE.--Mr. Hotten's Edition is the only one published in this country
with the sanction of the author. Every copy contains A. Ward's signature.
The _Saturday Review_ of October 21st says of Mr. Hotten's edition: "The
author combines the powers of Thackeray with those of Albert Smith. The
salt is rubbed in by a native hand--one which has the gift of tickling."
This day, crown 8vo., toned paper, cloth, price 3s. 6d.; by post, 3s. 10d.
Hotten's "Artemus Ward: His Travels Among the Mormons and on the Rampage."
Edited by E. P. HINGSTON, the Agent and Companion of A. Ward whilst "on
the Rampage."
NOTICE.--Readers of Artemus Ward's droll books are informed that an
Illustrated Edition of His Travels is now ready, containing numerous Comic
Pictures, representing the different scenes and events in Artemus Ward's
Adventures.
This day, cheap edition, in neat wrapper, price 1s.
Hotten's "Artemus Ward: His Travels Among the Mormons." The New Shilling
Edition, with Ticket of Admission to Mormon Lecture.
THE CHOICEST HUMOROUS POETRY OF THE AGE.
Hotten's "Biglow Papers." By James Russell Lowell.
Price 1s.
This Edition has been edited, with additional Notes explanatory of the
persons and subjects mentioned therein, and is the only complete and
correct edition published in this country.
"The celebrated 'Biglow Papers.'"--_Times._
Biglow Papers. Another Edition, with Coloured Plates by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK,
bound in cloth, neat, price 3s. 6d.
Handsomely printed, square 12mo.,
Advice to Parties About to Marry. A Series of Instructions in Jest and
Earnest. By the Hon. HUGH ROWLEY, and illustrated with numerous comic
designs from his pencil.
AN EXTRAORDINARY BOOK.
Beautifully printed, thick 8vo., new, half morocco, Roxburghe, 12s. 6d.
Hotten's Edition of "Contes Drolatiques" (Droll Tales collected from the
Abbeys of Loraine). Par BALZAC. With Four Hundred and Twenty-five
Marvellous, Extravagant, and Fantastic Woodcuts by GUSTAVE DORE.
The most singular designs ever attempted by any artist. This book is a
fund of amusement. So crammed is it with pictures that even the contents
are adorned with thirty-three illustrations. _Direct application must be
made to Mr. Hotten for this work._
THE ORIGINAL EDITION OF JOE MILLER'S JESTS. 1739. Price 9s. 6d.
Joe Miller's Jests: or, the Wit's Vade-Mecum; a Collection of the most
brilliant Jests, politest Repartees, most elegant Bons Mots, and most
pleasant short Stories in the English Language. An interesting specimen of
remarkable facsimile, 8vo., half morocco, price 9s. 6d. London: printed by
T. Read, 1739.
Only a very few copies of this humorous book have been reproduced.
This day, handsomely printed on toned paper, price 3s. 6d.; cheap edition,
1s.
Hotten's "Josh Billings: His Book of Sayings;" with Introduction by E. P.
HINGSTON, companion of Artemus Ward when on his "Travels."
For many years past the sayings and comicalities of "Josh Billings" have
been quoted in our newspapers. His humour is of a quieter kind, more
aphoristically comic, than the fun and drollery of the "delicious
Artemus," as Charles Reade styles the Showman. If Artemus Ward may be
called the comic story-teller of his time, "Josh" can certainly be dubbed
the comic essayist of his day. Although promised some time ago, Mr.
Billings' "Book" has only just appeared, but it contains all his best and
most mirth-provoking articles.
This day, in three vols., crown 8vo., cloth, neat.
Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. The Original American Edition, in Three Series,
complete. Three vols., 8vo., cloth; sells at L1. 2s. 6d., now specially
offered at 15s.
A most mirth-provoking work. It was first introduced into this country by
the English officers who were quartered during the late war on the
Canadian frontier. They found it one of the drollest pieces of composition
they had ever met with, and so brought copies over for the delectation of
their friends.
Orpheus C. Kerr [Office Seeker] Papers. First Series, Edited by E. P.
HINGSTON. Price 1s.
THACKERAY AND GEORGE CRUIKSHANK.
In small 8vo., cloth, very neat, price 4s. 6d.
Thackeray's Humour. Illustrated by the Pencil of George Cruikshank.
Twenty-four Humorous Designs executed by this inimitable artist in the
year 1839-40, as illustrations to "The Fatal Boots" and "The Diary of
Barber Cox," with letterpress descriptions suggested by the late Mr.
Thackeray.
THE ENGLISH GUSTAVE DORE.
This day, in 4to., handsomely printed, cloth gilt, price 7s. 6d.; with
plates uncoloured, 5s.
The Hatchet-Throwers; with Thirty-six Illustrations, coloured after the
Inimitably Grotesque Drawings of ERNEST GRISET.
Comprises the astonishing adventures of Three Ancient Mariners, the
Brothers Brass of Bristol, Mr. Corker, and Mungo Midge.
"A Munchausen sort of book. The drawings by M. Griset are very powerful
and eccentric."--_Saturday Review._
This day, in Crown 8vo., uniform with "Biglow Papers," price 3s. 6d.
Wit and Humour. By the "Autocrat of the Breakfast Table." A volume of
delightfully humorous Poems, very similar to the mirthful verses of Tom
Hood. Readers will not be disappointed with this work.
Cheap edition, handsomely printed, price 1s.
Vere Vereker: a Comic Story, by Thomas Hood, with Punning Illustrations.
By WILLIAM BRUNTON.
One of the most amusing volumes which have been published for a long time.
For a piece of broad humour, of the highly-sensational kind, it is perhaps
the best piece of literary fun by Tom Hood.
Immediately, at all the Libraries.
Cent. per Cent.: a Story written upon a Bill Stamp. By BLANCHARD JERROLD.
With numerous coloured illustrations in the style of the late Mr. Leech's
charming designs.
A Story of "The Vampires of London," as they were pithily termed in a
recent notorious case, and one of undoubted interest.
AN ENTIRELY NEW BOOK OF DELIGHTFUL FAIRY TALES.
Now ready, square 12mo., handsomely printed on toned paper, in cloth,
green and gold, price 4s. 6d. plain, 5s. 6d. coloured (by post 6d. extra).
Family Fairy Tales: or, Glimpses of Elfland at Heatherston Hall. Edited by
CHOLMONDELEY PENNELL, Author of "Puck on Pegasus," &c., adorned with
beautiful pictures of "My Lord Lion," "King Uggermugger," and other great
folks.
This charming volume of Original Tales has been universally praised by the
critical press.
Pansie: a Child Story, the Last Literary Effort of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
12mo., price 6d.
Rip Van Winkle: and the "Story of Sleepy Hollow." By WASHINGTON IRVING.
Foolscap 8vo., very neatly printed on toned paper, illustrated cover, 6d.
Anecdotes of the Green Room and Stage; or, Leaves from an Actor's
Note-Book, at Home and Abroad. By GEORGE VANDENHOFF. Post 8vo., pp. 336,
price 2s.
Includes original anecdotes of the Keans (father and son), the two
Kembles, Macready, Cooke, Liston, Farren, Elliston, Braham and his Sons,
Phelps, Buckstone, Webster, Charles Matthews, Siddons, Vestris, Helen
Faucit, Mrs. Nisbet, Miss Cushman, Miss O'Neil, Mrs. Glover, Mrs. Charles
Kean, Rachel, Ristori, and many other dramatic celebrities.
Berjean's (P. C.) Book of Dogs: the Varieties of Dogs as they are found in
Old Sculptures, Pictures, Engravings, and Books. 1865. Half-morocco, the
sides richly lettered with gold, 7s. 6d.
In this very interesting volume are 52 plates, facsimiled from rare old
Engravings, Paintings, Sculptures, &c., in which may be traced over 100
varieties of dogs known to the ancients.
This day, elegantly printed, pp. 96, wrapper 1s., cloth 2s., post free.
Carlyle on the Choice of Books. The Inaugural Address of THOMAS CARLYLE,
with Memoir, Anecdotes, Two Portraits, and View of his House in Chelsea.
The "Address" is reprinted from _The Times_, carefully compared with
twelve other reports, and is believed to be the most accurate yet printed.
The leader in the _Daily Telegraph_, April 25th, largely quotes from the
above "Memoir."
In Fcap. 8vo., cloth, price 3s. 6d. beautifully printed.
Gog and Magog; or, the History of the Guildhall Giants. With some Account
of the Giants which guard English and Continental Cities. By F. W.
FAIRHOLT, F.S.A. With Illustrations on Wood by the author, coloured and
plain.
The critiques which have appeared upon this amusing little work have been
uniformly favourable. The _Art Journal_ says, in a long article, that it
thoroughly explains who these old giants were, the position they occupied
in popular mythology, the origin of their names, and a score of other
matters, all of much interest in throwing a light upon fabulous portions
of our history.
Now ready, handsomely printed, price 1s. 6d.
Hints on Hats; adapted to the Heads of the People. By HENRY MELTON, of
Regent Street. With curious woodcuts of the various style of Hats worn at
different periods.
Anecdotes of eminent and fashionable personages are given, and a fund of
interesting information relative to the History of Costume and change of
tastes may be found scattered through its pages.
This day, handsomely bound, pp. 550, price 7s. 6d.
History of Playing Cards: with Anecdotes of their Use in Ancient and
Modern Games, Conjuring, Fortune-Telling, and Card-sharping. With Sixty
curious illustrations on toned paper. Skill and Sleight-of-Hand; Gambling
and Calculation; Cartomancy and Cheating; Old Games and Gaming-Houses;
Card Revels and Blind Hookey; Piquet and Vingt-et-un; Whist and Cribbage;
Old-fashioned Tricks.
"A highly-interesting volume."--_Morning Post._
This day, in 2 vols., 8vo., very handsomely printed, price 16s.
THE HOUSEHOLD STORIES OF ENGLAND.
Popular Romances of the West of England; or, the Drolls of Old Cornwall.
Collected and edited by ROBERT HUNT, F.R.S.
For an analysis of this important work see printed description, which may
be obtained gratis at the publisher's.
Many of the stories are remarkable for their wild poetic beauty; others
surprise us by their quaintness; whilst others, again, show forth a tragic
force which can only be associated with those rude ages which existed long
before the period of authentic history.
Mr. George Cruikshank has supplied two wonderful pictures as illustrations
to the work. One is a portrait of Giant Bolster, a personage twelve miles
high.
Pp. 336, handsomely printed, cloth extra, price 3s. 6d.