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Devonshire.-A Devonshire Dialogue, in Four Parts (by Mrs. Palmer, sister to Sir Joshua Reynolds) with Glossary, by the Rev. J. Phillipps, of Membury, Devon. 12mo, cloth, 2s. 6d. Durham.-A Glossary of Words used in Teesdale, in the County of Durham. Post 8vo, with a Map of the District. Cloth, 6s.

Essex.-John Noakes and Mary Styles: a Poem; exhibiting some of the most striking lingual localisms peculiar to Essex; with a Glossary. By Charles Clark, Esq., of Great Totham Hall, Essex. Post 8vo, cloth, 2s.

Lancashire.-Dialect of South Lan

cashire, or Tim Bobbin's Tummus and Meary; revised and corrected, with his Rhymes, and an enlarged Glossary of Words aud Phrases, chiefly used by the Rural Population of the Manufacturing Districts of South Lancashire. By Samuel Bamford. 12mo, Second Edition. Cloth, 3s. 6d.

Leicestershire Words, Phrases, and Proverbs. By A. B. Evans, D.D., Head Master of Market-Bosworth Grammar School. 12mo, cloth, 5s. Northamptonshire.-The Dialect and Folk-Lore of Northamptonshire: a Glossary of Northamptonshire Provincialisms, Collection of Fairy Legends, Popular Superstitions, Ancient Customs, Proverbs, &c. By Thomas Sternberg. 12mo, cloth, 5s.

Northamptonshire.-Glossary of Northamptonshire Words and Phrases; with examples of their colloquial use, and illustrations, from various Authors; to which are added, the Customs of the County. By Miss A. E. Baker. 2 vols. post 8vo, cloth, £1. 4s.

Sussex.-A Glossary of the Provincialisms of the County of Sussex. By W. Durrant Cooper, F.S.A. Post 8vo, Second Edition, enlarged. Cloth, 5s. Westmoreland and CumberlandDialogues, Poems, Songs, and Ballads, by various Writers, in the Westmoreland and Cumberland Dialects; now first collected; to which is added, a copious Glossary of Words peculiar to those Counties. Post 8vo (pp. 408), cloth, 9s.

All the poetical quotations in "Mr. and Mrs. Sandboy's Visit to the Great Exhibition," are to be found in this volume.

Wiltshire.-A Glossary of Pro vincial Words and Phrases in use in Wiltshire, showing their Derivation in numerous instances, from the Language of the Anglo-Saxons. By John Yonge Akerman, Esq., F.S.A. 12mo, cloth, 3 Wiltshire, &c.-Spring Tide, or the Angler and his Friends. By J. Y. Akerman. 12mo, plates, cloth, 3s. 6d.

These Dialogues incidentally illustrate the Dialect of the West of England Yorkshire.-The Yorkshire Dialect, exemplified in various Dialogues, Tales, and Songs, applicable to the County; with a Glossary. Post 8vo, ls A Glossary of Yorkshire Words and Phrases, collected in Whitby and its Neighbourhood; with examples of their colloquial use and allusions to local Customs and Traditions. By an Inhabitant. 12mo, cloth, 3s. 6d.

Yorkshire.-The Hallamshire (district of Sheffield) Glossary. By the Rev. Joseph Hunter, author of the History of

"Hallamshire," "South Yorkshire," &c. Post 8vo, cloth, 4s. (original price 8s.)

Archaeology.

to Remains of Antiquity of the Celtic

Romano-British, and Anglo-Saxon Periods. By John Yonge Akerman, Fellow and Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries. 8vo, illustrated with numerous engravings, comprising upwards of five hundred objects. Cloth, 15s.

This work, though intended as an introduction and a guide to the study of our early antiquities, will, it is hoped, also prove of service as a book of reference to the practised Archæologist.

"One of the first wants of an incipient Antiquary is the facility of comparison; and here it is furnished him at one glance.

The plates, indeed, form the most valuable part of the book, both by their number and the judicious selection of types and examples which they contain. It is a book which we can, on this account, safely and warmly recommend to all who are interested in the antiquities of their native land." -Literary Gazette.

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REMAINS OF PAGAN SAXONDOM, principally from Tumuli in England. Drawn from the Originals. Described and illustrated by John Yonge Akerman, Fellow and Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries. One handsome volume, 4to, illustrated with 40 COLOURED PLATES, half morocco, £3.

The plates are admirably executed by tion of the Author. It is a work well worthy Mr. Basire, and coloured under the direc- the notice of the Archæologist.

VESTIGES OF THE ANTIQUITIES OF DERBYSHIRE, and the Sepulchral Usages of its Inhabitants, from the most Remote Ages to the Reforma tion. By Thomas Bateman, Esq., of Yolgrave, Derbyshire. In one handsome volume, 8vo, with numerous woodcuts of Tumuli and their contents, Crosses, Tombs, &c. Cloth, 15s. RELIQUIÆ ANTIQUIÆ EBORACENSIS, or Relics of Antiquity, relating to the County of York. By W. Bowman, of Leeds, assisted by several eminent Antiquaries. 4to, 6 Parts (complete), plates, 15s.

BELIQUIÆ ISURIANÆ: the Remains of the Roman Isurium, now Aldborough, near Boroughbridge, Yorkshire, illustrated and described. By Henry Ecroyd Smith. Royal 4to, with 37 plates, cloth, £1. 5s.

The most highly illustrated work ever published on a Roman Station in England. DESCRIPTION OF A ROMAN BUILDING, and other Remains, discovered at Caerleon, in Monmouthshire. By J. E. Lee. Imperial 8vo, with 20 interesting etchings by the Author. Sewed, 5s.

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ANTIQUARIAN SCIENCE. Edited by J. O. Halliwell. 8vo. Nos. I to X. complete, with Index (pp. 420); with 19 engravings, cloth, reduced from 10s. 6d. to 5s. 6d. Containing original articles on Architecture, Historical Literature, Round Towers of Ireland, Philology, Bibliography, TopoULSTER JOURNAL OF ARCHEOLOGY: conducted under the superintendence of a Committee of Archæologists at Belfast. Handsomely printed in 4to, with engravings. Published Quarterly. Annual Subscription, 12s. Nos.1 to 12 are ready. ARCHEOLOGIA CAMBRENSIS.-A Record of the Antiquities, Historical, Genealogical, Topographical, and Architectural, of Wales and its Marches. FIRST SERIES, complete, in 4 vols, 8vo, many plates and woodcuts, cloth, £2. 2s. Any odd Parts may be had to complete Sets.

SECOND SERIES, 6 vols. 8vo, cloth, £3. 3s.
THIRD SERIES, Vol. I, cloth, £1. 5s.

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Numismatics.

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ANCIENT AND MODERN COINS. By J. Y. Akerman, Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries. Foolscap 8vo, with numerous wood engravings from the original Coins (an excellent introductory book), cloth, 6s. 6d.

TRADESMEN'S TOKENS struck in London and its Vicinity, from
1648 to 1671, described from the originals in the British Museum, &c. By J. Y.
Akerman, F.S.A. 8vo, with 8 plates of numerous examples, cloth, 15s.
Large Paper, in 4to, cloth, £1. 1s.

This work comprises a list of nearly three thousand Tokens, and contains occasional illustrative topographical and antiquarian notes on persons, places, streets, old tavern

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ANCIENT COINS OF CITIES AND PRINCES, Geographically Arranged and Described-Hispania, Gallia, Britannia. By J. Y. Akerman, F.S.A. 8vo, with engravings of many hundred Coins from actual examples. Cloth, 18s. COINS OF THE ROMANS RELATING TO BRITAIN, Described and Illustrated. By J. Y. Akerman, F.S.A. Second Edition, greatly enlarged, 8vo, with plates and woodcuts, 10s. 6d. NUMISMATIC ILLUSTRATIONS of the Narrative Portions of the NEW TESTAMENT. By J. Y. Akerman. 8vo, numerous woodcuts from the original Coins in various public and private Collections. Cloth, 5s.

NUMISMATIC CHRONICLE AND JOURNAL OF THE NUMISMATIC SOCIETY. Edited by J. Y. Akerman. Published Quarterly, at 3s. 6d. per Number.

This is the only repertory of Numismatic intelligence ever published in England. It contains papers on coins and medals, of all

ages and countries, by the first Numismatists of the day, both English and Foreign. Odd parts to complete sets.

LIST OF TOKENS ISSUED BY WILTSHIRE TRADESMEN in the Seventeenth Century. By J. Y. Akerman. 8vo, plates, sewed, ls. 6d. LECTURES ON THE COINAGE OF THE GREEKS AND ROMANS, Delivered in the University of Oxford. By Edward Cardwell, D.D., Principal of St. Alban's Hall, and Professor of Ancient History. 8vo, cloth, 4s. (original price bs. 6d.)

A very interesting historical volume, and written in a pleasing and popular manner. HISTORY OF THE COINS OF CUNOBELINE, and of the ANCIENT BRITONS. By the Rev. Beale Poste. 8vo, with numerous plates and woodcuts, cloth (only 40 printed), £1. 8s.

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TOURNEY TO BERESFORD HALL, in Derbyshire, the Seat of
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Cotton in the Fishing-house, and vignette title-page. Cloth, 5s.

Dedicated to the Anglers of Great Britain and the various Walton and Cotton
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ARCHEOLOGICAL MINE; a Magazine. in which will be comprised
the History of Kent, founded on the basis of Hasted. By A. J. Dunkin.
Parts 1 to 24. Published Monthly. ls. each.

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NOTES ON THE CHURCHES in the Counties of KENT, SUSSEX, and SURREY, mentioned in Domesday Book, and those of more recent Date; with some Account of the Sepulchral Memorials and other Antiquities. By the Rev. Arthur Hussey. Thick 8vo, fine plates. Cloth, 18s.

KENTISH CUSTOMS.-Consuetudines Kanciæ. A History of GAVELKIND, and other remarkable Customs, in the County of Kent. By Charles Sandys, Esq., F.S.A. (Cantianus). Illustrated with facsimiles; a very handsome volume. Cloth, 15s. HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF RICHBOROUGH, RECULVER, and LYMNE, in Kent. By C. R. Roach Smith, Esq., F.S.A. Small 4to, with many engravings on wood and copper, by F. W. Fairholt. Cloth, £1. 1s. "No antiquarian volume could display a trio of names more zealous, successful, and intelligent, on the subject of Romano-British remains, than the three here repre

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HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF DARTFORD, in Kent; with incidental Notices of Places in its Neighbourhood. By J. Dunkin. 8vo, 17 plates. Only 150 printed. Cloth, £1. Is. HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF GRAVESEND, in Kent, and of the Port of London. By R. P. Cruden, late Mayor of Gravesend. Royal 8vo, 37 fine plates and woodcuts; a very handsome volume. Cloth, 10s. (original price £1. 8s.) ACCOUNT OF THE ROMAN AND OTHER ANTIQUITIES discovered at Springhead, near Gravesend, Kent. By A. J. Dunkin. 8vo, plates (only 100 printed). Cloth, 6s. 6d.

HISTORY OF ROMNEY MARSH, in Kent, from the time of the
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CRITICAL DISSERTATION on Professor Willis's "Architectural
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HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE TOWN OF LANCASTER.
Compiled from Authentic Sources. By the Rev. Robert Simpson. 8vo, cloth, 8s.
A DESCRIPTIVE ACCOUNT OF LIVERPOOL, as it was during
the last Quarter of the Eighteenth Century, 1775-1800. By Richard Brooke, Esq.,
F.S.A. A handsome volume. Royal 8vo, with illustrations. Cloth, £1. 5s.

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NOTICES OF THE HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF ISLIP, Oxon. By J. O. Halliwell. 8vo (only 50 printed), sewed, ls.

HISTORY OF BANBURY, in Oxfordshire; including Copious Historical and Antiquarian Notices of the Neighbourhood. By Alfred Beesley. Thick 8vo, 684 closely printed pages, with 60 woodcuts, engraved in the first style of art, by O. Jewett, of Oxford. 14s. (original price £1. 5s.)

HISTORY OF WITNEY, with Notes of the Neighbouring Parishes and Hamlets in Oxfordshire. By the Rev. Dr. Giles, formerly Fellow of Christ's College, Oxford. 8vo, plates. Cloth (only 150 printed), 6s.

HISTORY OF THE PARISH AND TOWN OF BAMPTON, in Oxfordshire, with the District and Hamlets belonging to it. By the Rev. Dr. Giles. 8vo, plates. Second Edition. Cloth, 7s. 6d.

SUSSEX GARLAND.-A Collection of Ballads, Sonnets, Tales, Elegies, Songs, Epitaphs, &c., illustrative of the County of Sussex; with Notices, Historical, Biographical, and Descriptive. By James Taylor. Post 8vo, engravings. Cloth, 12s.

HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE ANCIENT PORT AND Town of RYE, in Sussex; compiled from Original Documents. By William Holloway, Esq. Thick 8vo (only 200 printed), cloth, £1. 1s.

HISTORY OF WINCHELSEA, in Sussex. By W. Durrant Cooper, F.S.A. 8vo, fine plates and woodcuts, 7s. 6d.

CHRONICLE OF BATTEL ABBEY, in Sussex; originally compiled in Latin by a Monk of the Establishment, and now first translated, with Notes, and an Abstract of the subsequent History of the Abbey. By Mark Antony Lower, M.A. 8vo, with illustrations. Cloth, 9s.

HAND-BOOK TO LEWES, in Sussex, Historical and Descriptive; with Notices of the Recent Discoveries at the Priory. By Mark Antony Lower. 12mo, many engravings. Cloth, 1s. 6d.

CHRONICLES OF PEVENSEY, in Sussex. By M. A. Lower. 12mo, woodcuts, ls.

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MEMORIALS OF THE TOWN OF SEAFORD, Sussex. By M. A, Lower. 8vo, plates. Boards, 3s. 6d.

HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES OF THE TOWN OF MARLBOROUGH, and more generally of the entire Hundred of Selkley in Wiltshire. By James Waylen, Esq. Thick 8vo, woodcuts. Cloth, 14s.

This volume describes a portion of Wilts not included by Sir R. C. Hoare and other topographers.

HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE CISTERCIAN ABBEY OF SALLEY, in Craven, Yorkshire, its Foundation and Benefactors, Abbots, Possessions, Compotus, and Dissolution, and its existing Remains. Edited by J. Harland. Royal 8vo, 12 plates. Cloth, 4s. 6d.

ANNALS AND LEGENDS OF CALAIS; with Sketches of Emigré Notabilities, and Memoir of Lady Hamilton. By Robert Bell Calton, author of "Rambles in Sweden and Gottland," &c. &c. Post 8vo, with frontispiece and vignette. Cloth, 5s.

A very entertaining volume on a town full of historical associations connected with England.

Heraldry, Genealogy, and Surnames.

URIOSITIES OF HERALDRY; with Illustrations from Old English Writers. By Mark Antony Lover, M., author ortionays on English Surnames;" with illuminated title-page, and numerous engravings from designs by the Author. 8vo, cloth, 14s.

PEDIGREES OF THE NOBILITY AND GENTRY OF HERTFORDSHIRE. By William Berry, late, and for fifteen years, Registering Clerk in the College of Arms, author of the "Encyclopædia Heraldica," &c. &c. Folio (only 125 printed). £1. 5s. (original price £3. 10s).

GENEALOGICAL AND HERALDIC HISTORY of the Extinct and Dormant BARONETCIES of England, Ireland, and Scotland. By J. Burke, Esq. Medium 8vo. Second Edition. 638 closely printed pages, in double columns, with about 1000 Arms engraved on wood, fine portrait of James I. Cloth, 10s. (original price £1.8s.) ENGLISH SURNAMES.-An Essay on Family Nomenclature, Historical, Etymological, and Humorous; with several illustrative Appendices. By Mark Antony Lower, M.A. 2 vols. post 8vo. Third Edition, enlarged, woodcuts. Cloth, 12s. This new and much improved edition, besides a great enlargement of the chapters, Contained in the previous editions, comprises several that are entirely new, together with notes on Scottish, Irish, and Norman surnames. The "Additional Prolusions," besides the articles on Rebuses,

Allusive Arms, and the Roll of Battel Abbey, contain dissertations on Inn Signs and remarks on Christian names; with a copious Index of many thousand names. These features render "English Surnames rather a new work than a new edition.

INDEX TO THE PEDIGREES AND ARMS contained in the Heralds' Visitations and other Genealogical Manuscripts in the British Museum. By R. Sims of the Manuscript Department. 8vo, closely printed in double columns. Cloth, 15s.

An indispensable work to those engaged in Genealogical and Topographical pursuits, affording a ready clue to the Pedigrees and Arms of nearly 40,000 of the Gentry of England, their Residences, &c. (distinguish

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A GRAMMAR OF BRITISH HERALDRY, consisting of "Blazon" and "Marshalling;" with an Introduction on the Rise and Progress of Symbols and Ensigns. By the Rev. W. Sloane-Evans, B.A. 8vo, with 26 plates, comprising upwards of 400 figures. Cloth, 5s.

One of the best introductions ever published.

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