"The accompanying sketch illustrates a handy portable book-case of American manufacture, which Messrs. NIMMO & BAIN have provided. It is quite different from an ordinary article of furniture, such as upholsterers inflict upon the public, as it is designed expressly for holding the largest possible number of books in the smallest possible amount of space. One of the chief advantages which these book-cases possess is the ease with which they may be taken apart and put together again. No nails or metal screws are employed, nothing but the hand is required to dismantle or reconstruct the case. The parts fit together with mathematical precision; and, from a package of boards of very moderate dimensions, a firm and substantial book-case can be erected in the space of a few minutes. Appearances have by no means been overlooked; the panelled sides, bevelled edges, and other simple ornaments, give to the case a very neat and tasteful look. For students, or others whose occupation may involve frequent change of residence, these book-cases will be found most handy and desirable, while, at the same time, they are so substantial, well-made, and convenient, that they will be found equally suitable for the library at home." Select List from the Catalogue of J. & A. Churchill, PUBLISHERS, NEW BURLINGTON STREET, As supplied by J. C. NIMMO & BAIN. Catalogue of the Publications of W. H. Allen & Co., PUBLISHERS, WATERLOO PLACE, As supplied by J. C. NIMMO & BAIN. BOOK-CORNER PROTECTORS. Metal Tips carefully prepared for placing on the Corners of Books to preserve them from injury while passing through the Post Office or being sent by Carrier. Extract from "The Times," April 18th. "That the publishers and booksellers of America second the efforts of the Post Office authorities in endeavouring to convey books without damage happening to them is evident from the tips which they use to protect the corners from injury during transit." 1s. 6d. per Gross, nett. J. C. NIMMO & BAIN, 14 KING WILLIAM STREET, STRAND, LONDON, W.C. Transcriber's Notes: Passages in italics are indicated by _italics_. Punctuation has been corrected without note. The original text includes Greek characters. For this text version these letters have been replaced with transliterations. The misprint "the the" has been corrected to "the" (page 69). Inconsistencies in spelling and hyphenation have been retained from the original. End of Project Gutenberg's A Cursory History of Swearing, by Julian Sharman