"This book is to be prized, if only because of its text. But this is by
no means its sole, we might say, its chief attraction. M. Uzanne has had
the assistance of M. Paul Avril as illustrator, and that artist has
prepared many designs of singular beauty and gracefulness. It would be
difficult to speak too highly of them; they have a piquancy and grace
which is in the highest degree attractive. It is one of the prettiest
and most attractive volumes we have seen for many a day."
The Complete Angler; OR, THE CONTEMPLATIVE MAN'S RECREATION, Of IZAAK
WALTON and CHARLES COTTON.
Edited by JOHN MAJOR.
A New Edition, with 8 original Etchings (2 Portraits and 6 Vignettes),
two impressions of each, one on Japanese and one on Whatman paper; also,
74 Engravings on Wood, printed on China Paper throughout the text.
8vo, cloth, gilt top, 31s. 6d.
The Times.
"Messrs. Nimmo & Bain, who seem resolved to take a leading place in the
production of attractive volumes, have now issued a beautiful edition of
Walton & Cotton's 'Angler.' The paper and printing leave nothing to be
desired, and the binding is very tasteful."
The Field.
"As works of art Mr. Tourrier's etchings are admirable, and the printers
and publishers have done their work admirably.... A very handsome book,
and one which will form a satisfactory present to many an angler."
Daily Telegraph.
"To the grand numerical monuments of this book's universal popularity is
now added a sumptuous reprint of the 1844 edition, with eight brilliant
etchings. The woodcuts, fresh and beautiful, are gems of an art now
endangered by modern requirements of haste. This volume, so carefully
reprinted, is a choice and welcome addition to the piscatorial library."
OLD SPANISH ROMANCES.
_Illustrated with Etchings._
In 12 Vols. crown 8vo, parchment boards or cloth, 7s. 6d. per vol.
THE HISTORY of DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA. Translated from the Spanish of
MIGUEL DE CERVANTES SAAVEDRA by MOTTEUX. With copious Notes (including
the Spanish Ballads), and an Essay on the Life and Writings of CERVANTES
by JOHN G. LOCKHART. Preceded by a Short Notice of the Life and Works of
PETER ANTHONY MOTTEUX by HENRI VAN LAUN. Illustrated with Sixteen
Original Etchings by R. DE LOS RIOS. Four Volumes.
LAZARILLO DE TORMES. By Don DIEGO MENDOZA. Translated by THOMAS ROSCOE.
And GUZMAN D'ALFARACHE. By MATEO ALEMAN. Translated by BRADY.
Illustrated with Eight Original Etchings by R. DE LOS RIOS. Two Volumes.
ASMODEUS. By LE SAGE. Translated from the French. Illustrated with Four
Original Etchings by R. DE LOS RIOS.
THE BACHELOR OF SALAMANCA. By LE SAGE. Translated from the French by
JAMES TOWNSEND. Illustrated with Four Original Etchings by R. DE LOS
RIOS.
VANILLO GONZALES; or, The Merry Bachelor. By LE SAGE. Translated from
the French. Illustrated with Four Original Etchings by R. DE LOS RIOS.
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