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BEETON'S GREAT BOOK OF POETRY: From Cædmon and King Alfred's Boethius to Browning and Tennyson; with a separate Selection of American Poems. Containing nearly Two Thousand of the Best Pieces in the English Language. With Sketches of the History of the Poetry of our Country, and Biographical Notices of the Poets. In One handsome Volume, royal 8vo, cloth gilt, gilt edges, price 21s. ; or in half-calf, 25s.

Four Hundred English Poets are represented in this Volume. A separate collection of American Poems, with Biographies, is added to these. Thus, in one book, a view of the Growth and Changes of the English Language, as seen in its Highest Developments, is possible. Not less than a Thousand Volumes have been examined in order to form a selection worthy to receive respect and regard from all Lovers of the Divine Art of Poesy.

NOBLE THOUGHTS IN NOBLE LANGUAGE: A Collection of Wise and Virtuous Utterances, in Prose and Verse, from the Writings of the Known Great and the Great Unknown. With an Index of Authors. Compiled and Analytically Arranged by HENRY SOUTHGATE, Author of "Many Thoughts of Many Minds," "Musings about Men," &c. Royal Svo, cloth gilt, gilt edges, price 10s. 6d. ; half-calf, or half-morocco, 155.; elegant morocco, bevelled boards, 215.

Contains Selections from the Works of 700 Authors, and will especially recommend itself to those who can appreciate and value the Best Thoughts of our Best Writers. DALZIEL'S ILLUSTRATED GOLDSMITH. Comprising "The Vicar of Wakefield," "The Traveller," "The Deserted Village," "The Haunch of Venison," "The Captivity: an Oratorio,” "Retaliation," Miscellaneous Poems, The Good-Natured Man," "She Stoops to Conquer," and a Sketch of the Life of Oliver Goldsmith by H. W. DULCKEN, Ph.D. With 100 Pictures, drawn by G. J. PINWELL, engraved by the Brothers DALZIEL. Beautifully bound, cloth, full gilt, gilt edges, price ios. 6d. CHRISTMAS WITH THE POETS. A Collection of Songs, Carols, and Descriptive Verses relating to the Festival of Christmas, from the Anglo-Norman Period to the Present Time. Embellished with 53 Tinted Illustrations by BIRKET FOSTER. With Initial Letters, Border Lines, and other Ornaments printed in Gold, and with Frontispiece in Colours. Elegantly bound, cloth gilt, gilt edges, price 215.

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THE DORÉ GIFT BOOK OF ILLUSTRATIONS TO TENNYSON'S IDYLLS OF THE KING. With Descriptive Letterpress and Quotations from Tennyson's Poems, by Permission. In One Magnificent royal 4to Volume, containing 37 Engravings on Steel, from the Original Drawings by GUSTAVE DORÉ. Cloth, richly gilt, gilt edges, price 425.

GUSTAVE DORÉ'S ILLUSTRATIONS ΤΟ THE ARTHURIAN LEGENDS. Royal 4to, handsomely bound, cloth, richly gilt, gilt edges, price 12s. each.

1. The Story of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere.

From the Traditions

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2. The Story of Merlin the Enchanter and Vivien, as related by the old British and Breton Chroniclers and in later Poetry. With Nine Engravings on Steel, from Drawings by GUSTAVE DORÉ

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4. The Story of Elaine.

From the Arthurian Legends collected by Sir_THOMAS MALORY and later Writers. With Nine Engravings on Steel, from Drawings by GUSTAVE DORÉ.

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THE TENNYSON-Doré gift BOOKS.

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1. TENNYSON'S GUINEVERE. With Nine Illustrations by GUSTave Dorê. 2. TENNYSON'S VIVIEN. With Nine Illustrations by GUSTAve Doré.

THOMAS HOOD, Illustrated by Gustave Doré. With Nine Engravings on Steel, from Drawings by GUSTAVE DORÉ, and many Woodcuts. Folio, cloth, gilt edges, 215.

THOMAS HOOD, Illustrated by Birket Foster. With Twenty-two Drawings by BIRKET FOSTER, engraved on Steel. Large 4to, cloth gilt, gilt edges, 218.

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The Two

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THOMAS HOOD, Illustrated by Birket Foster. Series in One Volume, handsomely bound, half-morocco, 425. KEATS' POETIC ROMANCE, ENDYMION. by E. J. POYNTER, A.R. A. With Six Magnificent Proof Engravings by F. JOUBERT, from Paintings by E. J. PoYNTER. Folio, cloth gilt, gilt edges, Proofs, 425.

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DALZIEL'S ILLUSTRATED ARABIAN NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. With upwards of 200 Illustrations by J. E. MILLAIS, R.A., J. TENNIEL, J. D. WATSON, R. B. HOUGHTON, G. J. PINWELL, and T. DALZIEL, together with Initial Letters, Ornamental Borders, &c., engraved by the Brothers DALZIEL. In One handsome Volume, cloth, richly gilt back, sides, and edges, price 218.

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WILLIAM WORDSWORTH'S WORKS.
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The Complete Prose Works of William Wordsworth.
ALEXANDER B. GROSART. In 3 Vols., demy 8vo, cloth, 215.

Edited by Rev.

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WORDSWORTH'S POETICAL WORKS.

The Royal 8vo Edition, with Portrait. In One Vol., cloth gilt, price 9s.
The Centenary Edition, with Notes and Portrait. 6 Vols., fcap. 8vo, cloth, 30s.
The Pocket Edition. In 6 Pocket Vols., cloth, price 15s.

The Imperial 8vo Edition, with Steel Portrait and full-page Wood Engravings.
In One Vol., cloth gilt, giit edges, price 12s. 6d.

The Illustrated Edition, with Portrait, Etchings by EDWIN EDWARDS, Notes and Memoir by W. M. ROSSETTI. In One Vol., cloth gilt, gilt edges, price 215. Select Pieces from Wordsworth's Poems. In One Vol., cloth gilt, price 3s. 6d. Wordsworth's Excursion. In One Vol., cloth gilt, price 3s. 6d.

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POETICAL WORKS OF PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY. Entirely New Edition. The Text thoroughly revised, with Notes and Memoir by WILLIAM MICHAEL ROSSETTI. 3 Vols. crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 31s. 6d. "This edition of the great poet's works must certainly rank as most trustworthy and complete in all respects. We gladly predict for this edition a popularity which it so well deserves. We must also add that it possesses the merit of including many pieces of Shelley's not usually found in previous editions of his works, and some not hitherto printed."-THE STANDARD. Shelley's Poems, Essays, and Letters from Abroad.

Edited

by Mrs. SHELLEY. With Portrait and Memoir. 8vo, cloth, price 12s. Shelley's Poetical Works. With Portrait. Cr. 8vo, cloth gilt, 5s. POETICAL WORKS OF WM. MACKWORTH PRAED. With Portrait and Memoir by the Rev. DERWENT COLERIDGE, M.A. In Two Vols. cloth, price 10s. 6d.

With a

THE POETICAL WORKS OF JOHN KEATS.
Memoir by Lord HOUGHTON. In One Vol. crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 5s.
LIFE, LETTERS, and WRITINGS of CHARLES LAMB.
Edited by PERCY FITZGERALD, M.A., F.S.A. Containing the Memoir by
TALFOURD, with Notes and Illustrations, embodying the most recent information
on the subject. In Six Volumes, cloth, price 425.

This edition contains a large number of Unpublished Letters, which have been placed at the disposal of the Editor, as well as many hitherto uncollected. It also comprises many writings of LAMB, in the shape of Criticisms, Essays, and Poetical Pieces, not hitherto identified. Charles Lamb's Elia and Eliana.

fcap. 8vo, cloth, price 2s. 6d.

With Portraits. In One Vol.

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THOMAS HOOD'S WORKS.

THE COMPLETE EDITION.

The Complete Works of Thomas Hood. In 10 Vols. Containing all the Writings of the Author of the "Song of the Shirt" ("Hood's Own,' First and Second Series, included). With all the Original Cuts by CRUIKSHANK, LEECH, HOOD, &C. In 10 Vols., cloth, price 50s.; half-calf or half-morocco, price 70s.

COMPLETE EDITION OF HOOD'S POETICAL WORKS IN TWO VOLUMES.

1. Hood's Serious Poems. A New and Complete Edition, with a Preface by THOMAS HOOD the Younger, and full-page Illustrations. somely bound, cloth gilt, gilt edges, 5s.

Hand

2. Hood's Comic Poems. A New and Complete Edition, with a Preface by THOMAS HOOD the Younger, and full-page Illustrations. Handsomely bound, crown 8vo, cloth gilt, gilt edges, 5s.

**These two volumes contain the entire Poems of the late THOMAS HOOD, which are now collected and issued Complete for the first time.

Hood's Own; or, Laughter from Year to Year.

First Series.

Being former runnings of his Comic vein, with an effusion of new blood for general circulation. In One Vol. 8vo, Illustrated by 350 Woodcuts. Cloth gilt, 75.; gilt edges, 7s. 6d.

Hood's Own. Second Series. Being a further collection of his Wit and Humour. In One Vol., 8vo, Illustrated by about 540 Woodcuts. Cloth gilt, 75.; gilt edges, 7s. 6d.

Hood's Own; or, Laughter from Year to Year. First and Second Series in OneVol., Complete, with all the original Illustrations by CRUIKSHANK, LEECH, &c., numbering about 890. In handsome binding, royal 8vo, cloth gilt, 10s. 6d.

Hood's Whimsicalities. A Periodical Gathering; to which are added "York and Lancaster,' "" "Lost and Found," "The Epping Hunt," and "Eugene Aram." With all the original Illustrations by the Author, JOHN LEECH, GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, and W. HARVEY. Crown 8vo, cloth gilt, price 5s.

Hood's Whims and Oddities, and Wit and Humour, in One Volume. With 87 Illustrations by the Author. Fcap. 8vo, cloth, price 6s. Hood's Poems of Wit and Humour. Sixteenth Edition. Fcap. 8vo, cloth, price 3s. 6d.

Hood's Whims and Oddities, in Prose and Verse.

With 87

Illustrations by the Author. Fcap. 8vo, cloth, price 3s. 6d. CHEAP EDITION, cloth gilt, 2s. 6d.; picture boards, 25.

Hood's Wit and Humour. Fcap. 8vo, fancy wrapper, Is.

Hood's Whims.

wrapper, IS.

Illustrated by the Author.

Fcap. 8vo, fancy

Hood's Oddities. Illustrated by the Author. Fcap. 8vo, fancy

wrapper, IS.

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