“Mr. Hayden’s ‘Chats on Old Silver’ deals very thoroughly with a popular branch of collecting. There are a hundred full-page illustrations together with illustrated tables and charts, and the student of this book can wander round the old curiosity shops of these islands with a valuable equipment of knowledge.... Altogether we have here a well-written summary of everything that one could wish to know about this branch of collecting.” _The Sphere._ “The information it gives will be of exceptional value at this time, when so many families will be forced to part with their treasures--and old silver is among the most precious possessions of the present day.” _Morning Post._ =Chats on Old Miniatures.= By J. J. FOSTER, F.S.A. With a coloured frontispiece and 116 other Illustrations. Cloth, 9s. net. This book presents in a concise and popular form a variety of valuable information on the collection and preservation of miniatures, on the leading English and French artists, and on the specimens exhibited in public galleries. “Mr. Foster is truly a guide, philosopher and friend. He tells us not only how to judge and how to buy miniatures, but how to take proper care of them.... The splendid photographs by which the book is enriched adds in a great measure to its attractiveness and utility.” _Aberdeen Free Press._ =Chats on Old Lace and Needlework.= By MRS. LOWES. With a frontispiece and 74 other Illustrations. Cloth, 9s. net. Written by an expert and enthusiast in these most interesting branches of art. The low price at which the work is issued is exceptional in dealing with these subjects, and it is remarkable in view of the technical knowledge displayed and the many photographic illustrations which practically interleave the book. “In commendable, clear and concise style Mrs. Lowes explains the technical features distinguishing each example, making the book the utmost value in identifying samples of old lace.” _Weldon’s Ladies’ Jour._ =Chats on Oriental China.= By J. F. BLACKER. With a coloured frontispiece and 70 other Illustrations. Cloth, 9s. net. Will be of the utmost service to collectors and to all who may have old Chinese and Japanese porcelain in their possession. It deals with oriental china from the various standpoints of history, technique, age, marks and values, and is richly illustrated with admirable reproductions. “A treatise that is so informing and comprehensive that it commands the prompt recognisation of all who value the choice productions of the oriental artists.... The illustrations are numerous and invaluable to the attainment of expert knowledge, and the result is a handbook that is as indispensable as it is unique.” _Pall Mall Gazette._