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A Handbook of London Bankers;

With some Account of their Predecessors, the Early Goldsmiths; together with Lists of Bankers, from the Earliest London Directory, printed in 1677, to that of the London Post-Office Directory of 1876. By F. G. HILTON PRICE.

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Bardsley's Our English Surnames:

Their Sources and Significations. By CHARLES WAREING BARDSLEY, M.A. Second Edition, revised throughout, considerably enlarged, and partially rewritten.

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Henry Blackburn's Art Handbooks:
Academy Notes for 1877.

With 143 Illustrations of the Principal Pictures at Bur-
lington House: more than One Hundred being Facsimiles of
Sketches drawn by the Artists.

ACADEMY NOTES for 1875 and 1876 may also be had, price One Shilling each.

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Pictorial Notes in the National Gallery.

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The Old Masters at Trafalgar Square.

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Pictures at South Kensington.

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Travels and Adventures on the Perso-Turkoman Frontier. By VALENTINE BAKER. With Maps and Illustrations, coloured and plain, from Original Sketches. Second Edition, revised and corrected..

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Belgravia Magazine.

THAT the purpose with which "BELGRAVIA" was originated has been fulfilled, is shown by the popularity that has attended it since its first appearance. Arming, as may be inferred from its name, at supplying the most refined and cultivated section of London society with intellectual pabulum suited to its requirements, it sprang at once into public favour, and has since remained one of the most extensively read and widely circulated of periodicals. In passing into new hands it has experienced no structural change or modification. Increased energy and increased capital have been employed in elevating it to the highest standard of excellence, but all the features that had won public appreciation have been retained, and the Magazine still seeks its principal support in the homes of Belgravia. As the means through which the writer most readily reaches the heart of the general public, and in consequence as the most important of aids in the establishment of morals and the formation of character, fiction still remains a principal feature in the Magazine. Two serial stories accordingly run through its pages; supplemented by short stories, novelettes, and narrative or dramatic sketches: whilst essays, social, biographical, and humorous; scientific discoveries brought to the level of popular comprehension, and treated with a light touch; poetry, of the highest character; and records of adventure and travel, form the remaining portion of the contents. Especial care is now bestowed upon the illustrations, of which no fewer than four appear in each number. Beyond the design of illustrating the article they accompany, these aim at maintaining a position as works of art, both as regards drawing and engraving. In short, whatever claims the Magazine before possessed to favour have now been enhanced, and the Publishers can but leave the result to a public that has seldom failed to appreciate all earnest, persistent, and well-directed efforts for its amusement and benefit.

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Beautiful Pictures by British Artists:

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Blanchard's (Laman) Poems.

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Brand's Observations on Popular Anti

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A Translation of the

Physiologie du Goût" of BRILLAT-SAVARIN, with an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by R. E. ANDERSon, M.A.

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The British Flora Medica:

A History of the Medicinal Plants of Great Britain. Illustrated
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Byron's Letters and Fournals.

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Chaucer for Children :

A Golden Key. By Mrs. H. R. HAWEIS. With Eight Coloured
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Cope's History of the Rifle Brigade

(The Prince Consort's Own), formerly the 95th. By Sir WILLIAM H. COPE, formerly Lieutenant, Rifle Brigade.

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"This latest contribution to the history of the British army is a work of the most varied information regarding the distinguished regiment whose life it narrates, and also of facts interesting to the student in military affairs. Great credit is due to Sir W. Cope for the patience and labour, extending over many years, which he has given to the work. In many cases well-executed plans of actions are given."-MORNING POST.

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Cruikshank's Comic Almanack.

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