Dedicated to H. R. H. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales.
Royal Gems from the Galleries of Europe. Engraved after Pictures of the
Great Masters. With Notices, Biographical, Historical, and Descriptive.
By S. C. Hall, F.S.A. Each Part contains Three highly-finished Plates,
engraved in the first style of art, by W. Greatbach, C. Rolls, L.
Stocks, Cousen, and others. Size of the Engravings, 6-1/2 inches by
9-1/2 inches. In Monthly Parts, price 3_s._ each.
“The object of this publication is to give engravings, at a
moderate price, of the best pictures in the various European
Galleries, and to accompany them with biographical and descriptive
notices of the artists and the subjects, from the pen of Mr. Carter
Hall, whose contributions to the illustrations of works of art are
known to, and appreciated by, the public. They (the plates) are
very well engraved, transmitting the beauty of the painting to the
engraved resemblance, and conveying a good idea of the brilliancy
and clearness of the painters. That this work is a help to good
taste, and will do good for the Arts, nobody will deny.”--_Times_,
July 11, 1846.
“The admiration of this spirited effort to bring real ‘Gems’ of art
within the reach of persons in limited circumstances, which we
expressed on the appearance of the First Part, is now confirmed and
increased. The beauty of the pictures and the lowness of the price,
call forth equally our commendation and wonder. Mr. Hall’s portion
of the undertaking, also, is performed judiciously and
tastefully.”--_Watchman_, July 22, 1846.
“This series of engravings contains prints from the finest works to
be found in British and foreign collections, giving specimens of
all schools and all masters, so as to present a view of the
masterpieces of ancient and modern Art, and collect in volumes
copies of the treasures scattered over the civilized world. The
field is inexhaustible, and can hardly fail to prove successful.
The size is a handsome royal folio; sufficiently large to give a
fair idea of the merits of the original. The illustrative notices,
critical and biographical, are by Mr. S. C. Hall, to whose
established taste the superintendence of the work is confided. The
price is so moderate as to place the work within the reach of all
classes.”--_Britannia_, May 23, 1846.
The Christian in Palestine; or, Scenes of Sacred History. Illustrated
from Sketches taken by Mr. W. H. Bartlett, during his recent Journey in
the Holy Land. With Explanatory Descriptions, by Henry Stebbing, D.D.,
F.R.S. In Twenty Monthly Parts, price 2_s._ each, with four
highly-finished Engravings on Steel, by Cousen, Bentley, Brandard, and
others.
“Whatever interest may be excited by the history or descriptions of
other countries, it can rarely be equalled, and certainly never
surpassed, by that which belongs to those given of Palestine, the
land of the law and the Gospel.”
“‘The Christian in Palestine,’ and ‘Royal Gems from the Galleries
of Europe.’ These interesting publications, which we class
together, as issuing from the same press, continue to merit the
commendation which their excellence has so unequivocally claimed.
They evince considerable taste, with great resources, and a most
laudable spirit of artistic enterprise.”--_Morning Chronicle_, Aug
22, 1846.
“This book, in its own department, which we need not say is a
deeply interesting one, merits similar praise with the work which
we have just noticed [‘Royal Gems’]. It will prove one of the very
best of the pictorial illustrations of the Holy Land.”--_Watchman_,
July 22, 1840.
“‘The Christian in Palestine’ is an illustrated work, the plates of
which are from the careful drawings of Mr. Bartlett, who has
recently visited Palestine, and brought home a well-stored
portfolio of brilliant and characteristic sketches. The work will
form a pleasing companion to the Bible, as the plates are all
scriptural in scenery, and chaste in treatment, and give a faithful
representation of the most celebrated scenes connected with the
birthplace of the Saviour of mankind, and the land of miracle and
redemption.”--_Britannia_, May 23, 1846.
Walks in and about the City & Environs of Jerusalem. By W. H. Bartlett.
Illustrated by Nine Engravings on Steel, by Cousen, Bentley, and
Brandard; a Map, and nearly Forty superior Woodcuts. Medium 8vo, in
cloth binding, price 10_s._ 6_d._
The object of this work is to give a correct idea of the present
state of this memorable city, from personal observation. The
“Walks” embrace the principal objects of interest: many of which
have neither been drawn or described in any previous publication;
and the Ancient City is illustrated in a brief essay, together with
a view of it, as besieged by Titus, drawn up from the most careful
investigation of the best authorities, and beautifully printed in
the tinted style by the new patent process.
“Our impression is that Jerusalem was never before so successfully
delineated.”--_Evangelical Magazine._
“The Views are well chosen, are not made up, and are most feelingly
executed.”--_Church of England Quarterly Review._
“Mr. Bartlett’s descriptions are distinct and lively, every
sentence is a picture.”--_Spectator._
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_Uniform Series of Illustrated Works._
The Danube Illustrated; a Series of 80 Plates, tastefully executed in
the highest style, with Historical Text from the Pen of Dr. Beattie. The
letter-press, which is enriched by copious extracts from the Legends and
Traditions of Germany, possesses also the unusual attraction of being
illustrated, in this instance, by nearly 80 superior Wood Engravings.
One Volume, 2_l._ 2_s._
Switzerland; a Series of 108 fine Steel Plates, from Drawings by W. H.
Bartlett, Esq. illustrative of the sublime and beautiful varieties of
Helvetian Scenery, with original and spirited letter-press Descriptions,
by W. Beattie, Esq. M.D., forming a complete and instructive Guide to
the Traveller through the Swiss and Italian Cantons. In Two Volumes,
cloth gilt, 3_l._
The Waldenses; or, the Protestant Valleys of Piedmont; a highly
interesting series of 72 Engravings of the Scenery of the Valleys of the
Alps, after Drawings by W. H. Bartlett, W. Brockedon, F.R.S., and
others. The Text by W. Beattie, M.D. In One Volume, cloth, gilt edges,
2_l._
Caledonia Illustrata.--Scotland; comprising 120 Plates, from Drawings by
T. Allom, Esq. and others. With Historical and Descriptive Text, by Dr.
Beattie. In Two elegant Volumes, cloth, gilt, 3_l._ 3_s._
The Beauties of the Bosphorus. By Miss Pardoe. With 80 elaborate Plates,
after Bartlett, illustrative of the Scenery and Costume of the Turkish
Empire. In one Volume, cloth, gilt, 2_l._ 2_s._
American Scenery; comprising 120 highly-finished Plates, after Sketches
taken on the spot by W. H. Bartlett, Esq., being Land, Lake, and River
Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature; the accompanying Descriptions by
N. P. Willis, Esq. In Two handsome Volumes, 3_l._ 3_s._
Canadian Scenery; being a Companion Work to the former, completing Mr.
Bartlett’s Series of American Sketches, and forming a fine Series of 120
Plates. In Two splendid Volumes, cloth, 3_l._ 3_s._
The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland. By J. Stirling Coyne;
exemplified by 120 superior Plates, by W. H. Bartlett, Esq.,
illustrative of the Country, and combining striking peculiarities of
their national costumes, habits, and traditions. In Two elegant Volumes,
cloth, gilt, 3_l._ 3_s._
Finden’s Views of the Ports, Harbours, and Watering Places of Great
Britain; forming a complete Series of Views of all the points of
interest round the entire Coast, whether noted for their commercial
importance, or as places of pleasurable resort. The Plates, 125 in
number, are executed in the Messrs. Finden’s best style. In Two neat
Volumes, cloth, 3_l._ 3_s._
Allan Cunningham’s Gallery of Pictures, by the First Masters of the
English and Foreign Schools in line engraving, with Critical and
Biographical Dissertations, by the late Allan Cunningham. With
Ninety-eight beautiful Illustrations on steel. Complete in Two Vols. cl.
gilt, 1_l._ 11_s._ 6_d._
The Castles and Abbeys of England. A superbly Illustrated Historical
Work, by Dr. Beattie, comprising nearly 250 splendid Woodcut
Illustrations, and 11 Steel Plates. In One Volume, imperial 8vo. 1_l._
5_s._
LONDON: GEORGE VIRTUE; Sold by HALL & CO. 25, Paternoster-row.
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