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MISCELLANEOUS
NOTES ON BOOKS, SALES, CATALOGUES, ETC
The arrangements for the Exhibition of Works of Ancient and Mediæval Art at the rooms of the Society of Arts in the Adelphi, are proceeding most satisfactorily. Her MAJESTY and PRINCE ALBERT have manifested the interest they feel in its success, by placing at the disposal of the Committee for the purposes of the approaching Exhibition a selection from the magnificent collection of such objects which is preserved at Windsor.
Messrs. Puttick and Simpson, of 191. Piccadilly, will sell on Thursday next, and five following days, the extensive and valuable Library of a well known and eminent Collector; comprising some very early printed books of extreme rarity, numerous French, Spanish, and Italian early Romances, an extensive series of ancient Italian Books quoted by the Academia della Crusea, ancient and modern Books of Travels, and Oriental Books and MSS.; amongst which latter are the original MSS. of the celebrated M. Jules de Klaproth.
We have received the following Catalogues:—
"A Catalogue of Scientific and Mathematical Books, comprising Architecture, Astrology, Magic, Chess, and other Games; Fine Arts, Heraldry, Naval and Military, Numismatics, Penmanship and Short Hand, Typography, and Miscellaneous Books now selling at the reduced prices affixed by William Brown, 130. and 131. Old Street, St. Luke's, London."
"Catalogue (Part I. Feb. 1. 1850) of Choise, Useful and Curious Books in most departments of Literature, on Sale, at the very low prices affixed, by John Russell Smith, 4, Old Compton Street, Soho Square."
"William Dobson Reeves' Catalogue of Books (Many Rare and Curious), now on Sale at 98. Chancery Lane."
"Catalogue of very Cheap Books, chiefly Divinity, with a Selection of Miscellaneous Literature, on Sale, for Ready Money, by T. Arthur, No. 496. New Oxford street."
"A Catalogue of Fathers of the Church, and Ecclesiastical Writers to the Fifteenth Century, arranged in Chronological Order, with Collections, Analyses and Selections, Illustrative and Introductory Works, and an Alphabetical Index of Authors; on Sale at the Low Prices affixed, for Ready Money, by C.J. Stewart, 11. King William Street, West Strand."
We had occasion in a former Number (No. 5. p. 78) to speak in terms of high and deserved praise of Mr. Stewart's "Catalogue of Bibles and Biblical Literature;" the present is no less deserving of commendation, in as much as it gives not only the Fathers and Ecclesiastical Writers in Chronological order, according to Centuries (to each of which, by the way, Mr. Stewart affixes its distinctive character, Apostolic, Gnostic, &c., as given by Cave); but also marking the precise period in which they severally flourished, so as to show their succession in each century. So that this Catalogue, with its Index, and its tempting quotations from Cranmer and Bishop Hall, which we regret we have not room to quote, will really be most useful to all Students of Theology and Ecclesiastical History.
BOOKS AND ODD VOLUMES
WANTED TO PURCHASE
(In continuation of Lists in former Nos.)
GLAMORGANSHIRE PEDIGREES, from the MSS, of Sir Isaac Heard, Knt. By SIR THOMAS PHILLIPS, Bart. 1845.
A LITTLE WELSH ACCOUNT OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF WALES. By D.T. First printed about the year 1720.
RICHARDS' (WM.) REVIEW OF THE MEMOIRS OF THE PROTECTURAL HOUSE OF CROMWELL. By Rev. MARK NOBLE. 1787.
HEARNE'S RICHARD II.; to which is subjoined, SIR RICHARD WYNNE'S NARRATIVE OF HIS JOURNEY INTO SPAIN.
A LETTER TO THE RIGHT HON. SIR CHARLES LONG, ON THE IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED AND NEW CARRYING ON IN THE WESTERN PART OF LONDON, A Pamphlet, 8vo. 1825 or 1826.
LORD FARNBOROUGH'S PAMPHLET UPON THE IMPROVEMENT OF WESTMINSTER. Published the latter end of 1826, or January 1827.
*** Letters, stating particulars and lowest price, carriage free, to be sent to Mr. BELL, Publisher of "NOTES AND QUERIES," 186. Fleet Street.
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS
We are again compelled, by want of space, to omit many Articles that are in type; among others, one by Mr. Hampson, on King Alfred's Geography of Europe; Extracts from Accounts of St. Antholin's, The Rev. Dr. Todd On the Etymology of Armagh; as well as many NOTES, QUERIES, and REPLIES; and our acknowledgments of COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED. We are for the same reason under the necessity of abridging our usual weekly NOTES ON BOOKS, &c.
R.M. JONES, Chesea. To the queries of this correspondent (No. 14. p. 217.), who inquired for the best Treatise on the Microscope, and where to purchase the most perfect instrument, we have received many replies, all agreeing in one point—namely, that Mr. Queckett's is the best work on the subject—but differing mostly as to who is the best maker. Mr. Jones is recommended to join the Microscopical Society, 21. Regent Street, where he will see some of the best-constructed and most valuable microscopes ever made; and then can make his choice.
To correspondents inquiring as to the mode of procuring "NOTES AND QUERIES," we have once more to explain, that every bookseller and newsman will supply it regularly if ordered; and that gentlemen residing in the country, who may find a difficulty in getting it through any bookseller in their neighbourhood, may be supplied regularly with the stamped edition, by giving their orders direct to the publisher, Mr. GEORGE BELL., 186. Fleet Street, accompanied by a Post Office order, for a quarter, 4s. 4d.; a half year, 8s. 8d.; or one year, 17s. 4d.
Errata.—No. 15 p. 232 vol. 1 l. 24., dele full stop after Gloss; same page, col. 2. lines 21, 22., for "Historia" read "Historica," and for "Herveio" read "Heroico." P. 236. l. 12., for "varieties" read "vanities."
Just published,
HOLY MEN OF OLD; being Short Notices of such as are named in the Calendar of the English Church. Demy 18mo. Cloth, price 3s.
POETRY, PAST AND PRESENT: a Collection for Every-day Reading and Amusement, by the Editor of "Church Poetry" and "Days and Seasons." Demy 18mo. cloth, price 4s. 6d.; or bound in morocco, 7s. 6d.
JOHN AND CHARLES MOZLEY, 6. Paternoster Row; and JOSEPH MASTERS, 78. New Bond Street.
Just published, gratis
SCIENTIFIC AND MATHEMATICAL BOOKS.—W. BROWN'S Catalogue of Books, on the Arts, Sciences, and various Branches of the Mathematics, is just published, and may be had gratis on application, or by post on sending 4 penny stamps. It includes many works on Architecture, Astrology, Chess, and other Games, The Fine Arts, Heraldry, Naval and Military Affairs, Numismatics, Penmanship, Typography, &c. &c., marked at greatly reduced prices.
London: W. BROWN, 130. and 131. Old Street.
8vo., cloth, with 18 Illustrations, price 12s. 6d
CHRONICLES OF CHARTERHOUSE. By a CARTHUSIAN.
"An effort of one of the Carthusians who has recently left the walls of the School, and is creditable alike to his taste and industry."—Spectator.
"Conceived in the spirit and after the rules of the old Antiquary, but in its execution there are many signs of the earnest feeling of the modern Ecclesiologist."—Ecclesiologist.
GEORGE BELL, 186. Fleet Street.
12mo., cloth, 3s. 6d
THOUGHTS ON THE RELATIONS OF MAN TO THE EXTERNAL WORLD.
"A modest volume, containing an amount of thought and philosophy to which only a very elaborate analysis would do justice. It is a book of very high merit. We hope its reception will be such as to induce the author to continue it. Its neglect would be a mark of the shallowness of the age and its indifference to serious subjects."—Guardian.
London: GEORGE BELL, 186. Fleet Street.
Folio, price 30s
THE CHORAL RESPONSES AND LITANIES OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND. Collected from Authentic Sources. By the Rev. JOHN JEBB, A.M., Rector of Peterstow.
The present Work contains a full collection of the harmonized compositions of ancient date, including nine sets of pieces and responses and thirteen litanies, with a few of the more ancient Psalm Chants. They are given in full score, and in their proper cliffs. In the upper part, however, the treble is substituted for the "cantus" or "medius" cliff: and the whole work is so arranged as to suit the library of the musical student, and to be fit for use in the Choir.
MEMOIRS OF MUSICK. By the Hon. ROGER NORTH, Attorney General to James I. Now first printed from the original MS., and edited with copious Notes, by EDWARD F. RIMBAULT, LL.D., F.S.A., &c. &c. Quarto; with a Portrait; handsomely printed in 4to.; half-bound in morocco, 15s.
This interesting MS., so frequently alluded to by Dr. Burney in the course of his "History of Music," has been kindly placed at the disposal of the Council of the Musical Antiquarian Society, by George Townshend Smith, Esq., Organist of Hereford Cathedral. But the Council, not feeling authorised to commence a series of literary publications, yet impressed with the value of the work, have suggested its independent publication to their Secretary, Dr. Rimbault, under whose editorial care it accordingly appears.
It abounds with interesting Musical Anecdotes; the Greek Fables respecting the origin of Music; the rise and progress of Musical Instruments; the early Musical Drama; the origin of our present fashionable Concerts; the first performance of the Beggar's Opera, &c.
A limited number having been printed, few copies remain for sale; unsold copies will shortly be raised in price to 1£. 11s. 6d.
London: GEORGE BELL, 186. Fleet Street
Exhibition of Works of Ancient and Mediæval Art
COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN,
H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, K.G., F.R.S., F.S.A
VICE-PRESIDENTS
THE EARL OF ENNISKILLEN.
RIGHT HON. SIDNEY HERBERT, M.P.
SIR JOHN P. BOILEAU, Bart., F.R.S.
HENRY THOMAS HOPE, Esq., M.P.
The Duke of Bucclough, K.G.
The Duke of Northumberland, F.R.S., F.S.A.
The Marquis of Northhampton, F.R.S., F.S.A.
The Earl of Jersey.
The Earl of Ellesmere, F.S.A.
The Bishop of Oxford, F.R.S., V.P.S.A.
Lord Albert Denison, M.P., K.C.H., F.S.A.
Hon. Robert Curzon, Jun.
Hon. James Talbot, M.R.I.A.
Sir Philip de Malpas Grey-Egerton, Bart., M.P., F.R.S.
The Very Rev. the Dean of Westminster, F.R.S.
J.Y. Akerman, Esq., Sec. S.A.
Beriah Botfield, Esq., F.R.S., F.S.A.
John Bruce, Esq., Treas. S.A.
Henry Cole, Esq.
J. Payne Collier, Esq., V.P.S.A.
William R. Drake, Esq., F.S.A.
Augustus W. Franks, Esq., B.A., Hon. Sec.
Henry Farrer, Esq.
Peter le Neve Foster, Esq. M.A.
Edward Hailstone. Esq. F.S.A.
M. Rohde Hawkins, Esq.
A.J. Beresford Hope, Esq., M.P.
Rev. Joseph Hunter, F.S.A.
H. Bowyer Lane, Esq.
Hollingsworth Magnise, Esq.
Octavius S. Morgan, Esq. M.P., F.S.A.
Frederic Ouvry, Esq., F.S.A.
James Robinson Planche, Esq., F.S.A.
Samuel Redgrave, Esq.
Henry Shaw, Esq., F.S.A.
Edward Smirke, Esq., F.S.A.
C. Roach Smith, Esq., F.S.A.
Captain W.H. Smyth, R.N., F.R.S., Dir. S.A.
William J. Thoms, Esq., F.S.A.
William Tite, Esq. F.R.S., F.S.A.
John Webb, Esq.
Digby Wyatt, Esq.
The above COMMITTEE has been formed for the purpose of organizing an EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF ANCIENT AND MEDIÆVAL ART. The SOCIETY OF ARTS having considered that such an Exhibition is not only likely to be interesting to the public, but also to be especially useful to Manufacturers (with reference to the Exhibition of Works of Industry of all Nations to be held in the year 1851), have placed a portion of their Rooms at the disposal of the Committee, and have agreed to adopt the Exhibition as part of that annually made by the Society, thereby taking all the expenses connected with it upon themselves. The Committee, regarding the Exhibition in the twofold character contemplated by the Society of Arts, have resolved that the objects of ancient and mediæval art of which the Exhibition is to be composed, shall, as far as possible, be selected with reference to their beauty and the practical illustration which they are likely to afford of processes of manufacture; and now beg to invite the possessors of Works deemed suitable for such an exhibition to assist the Committee in their very important office, by entering into communication with them, respecting the nature of any objects which they may be willing to offer for exhibition.
It is requested that all Works proposed for exhibition be punctually sent to the Rooms of the SOCIETY OF ARTS, John Street, Adelphi, on or before the 20th of February, it being imperative that the Exhibition should open early in March.
Letters and Communications should be addressed to AUGUSTUS W. FRANKS, Esq. Honorary Secretary of the Committee, Society of Arts, John Street, Adelphi.
By order of the Committee,
AUGUSTUS W. FRANKS.Hon. Sec.
