6. The whole of the Russian Empire depicted on one Plate. 7. The whole of the Turkish Empire depicted on one Plate. 8. Map of Overland Route--Mediterranean to the Indus--Asiatic Russia --Khiva--Kokand--Syria--Euphrates Valley--Koweyt Republic-- Persia--Afghanistan--Biluchistan, &c. Illustrating the advance of the Russian Empire towards India. 9. The British Isles in one Map. 10. Several enlarged Maps of British Colonies. 11. Special Biblical Maps, for Sunday Lessons. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS (MARCUS WARD'S ATLASES). "The Sixpenny and Shilling Atlases are _marvels of cheapness_, and the Home and Portable Atlases, each containing thirty maps, with indexes to upwards of 4,000 places, are _very complete for ordinary use_."--_Guardian, March 15th, 1876._ "These Maps are cheap, well engraved, and apparently on a level with the most recent and accurate geographical information."--_Standard, March 22nd, 1876._ "The series of Atlases issued by the Messrs Marcus Ward & Co., of London and Belfast, merit attention. The maps are beautifully printed and neatly coloured; the coast-lines, rivers, and mountains are clearly shown, and the names are not too crowded."--_Public Opinion, April 1st, 1876._ " ... Marvels of cheapness, and at the same time of comparative excellence. They are all 'got up' with that artistic taste and neatness which generally characterise the publications of this firm."--_Manchester Courier, March 22nd, 1876._ "Quite unique.... Admirably printed."--_Leeds Mercury._ WORKS ON DRAWING AND DESIGN. _=Plants: their Natural Growth and Ornamental= Treatment_. By F. E. HULME, F.L.S., F.S.A., of Marlborough College, Author of "Plant Form." Containing 44 plates, printed in Colours from Drawings made by the Author, accompanied by a careful Treatise on the subject. Large imperial 4to, cloth extra, bevelled boards. Price 21/-. "The object of this very excellent work is to show the close relationship that exists between botanical science and ornamental art."--_Morning Post._ _=Hulme's Freehand Ornament.=_ Sixty Examples, for the use of Drawing Classes. By F. E. HULME, F.L.S., F.S.A., Marlborough College. Imperial 8vo. Price 5/-, or mounted millboard, cloth-bound edges, 10/-. "To the Student of Drawing this book is a mine of well-drawn examples.... Cannot fail to be useful to the decorative sculptor, the bookbinder, the manufacturer of textile fabrics of every description...."--_Art Journal._ _Both these Works have been adopted by H. M. Department of Science and Art, for Copies and Prizes._ _=Illuminating: a Practical Treatise on the Art.=_ By MARCUS WARD, Illuminator to the Queen. With 26 examples of the styles prevailing at different periods, from the sixth century to the present time; Chromographed in facsimile and in outline. Foolscap 4to, cloth extra, bevelled boards, gilt edges, 5/-, or, in Morocco extra, 10/6.