The first number of the _Antiquities of Shropshire_, by the Rev. R. W. Eyton, has just been issued for the sake of determining the author's doubts as to whether there is any general wish for such a publication. Should the answer be in the negative, the author will neither forget his obligation to present subscribers, nor the explanation which he will farther owe them if the work be discontinued. The work will extend at least to five volumes, or twenty parts, and, according to the present plan, will be completed in not less than five years. Any subscriber will be at liberty to withdraw his name, by giving notice to that effect within one month after the publication of any fourth part, or completed volume. Three hundred copies of Part I. have been printed, but the number of the future parts will be limited to those subscribed for within the next three months. _The Surrey Archaeological Society_ propose holding the Inaugural General Meeting of the Society in Southwark early in the month of February, and to exhibit upon the occasion a collection of such objects of antiquarian interest relating to Surrey as may be contributed for that purpose. Parties are invited to favour the Society with the loan of such objects. BOOKS RECEIVED.--_A Peep at the Pixies, or Legends of the West_, by Mrs. Bray: written for the entertainment of a family circle, these amusing records of the doings of the little people will find favour with all lovers of folk lore.--_Ada's Thoughts, or the Poetry of Youth_, may be commended for its natural, simple, yet elevated tone.--_Essay on Human Happiness_, by C. B. Adderley, M.P.; the first of a series of _Great Truths for Thoughtful Hours_. A set of little books similar in object and design to Pickering's well-known series of _Small Books on Great Subjects_.--_Beauties of Byron, Verse and Prose._ This selection, made for Murray's _Railway Reading_, will be acceptable to many who would object to place the collected edition of the noble bard's writings in the hands of the younger members of their family.--_Speeches on Parliamentary Reform_, by the Right Hon. T. B. Macaulay. This new number of Longman's _Traveller's Library_ is well-timed, and very acceptable. * * * * * BOOKS AND ODD VOLUMES WANTED TO PURCHASE. ISAAC TAYLOR'S PHYSICAL THEORY OF ANOTHER LIFE. *** Letters, stating particulars and lowest price, _carriage free_, to be sent to MR. BELL, Publisher of "NOTES AND QUERIES." 186. Fleet Street. Particulars of Price, &c. of the following Books to be sent direct to the gentlemen by whom they are required, and whose names and addresses are given for that purpose: SANDY'S CHRISTMAS CAROLS, Ancient and Modern. 8vo. 1833. JUNIUS DISCOVERED, by P. T. Published about 1789. Wanted by _William J. Thoms_, 25. Holywell Street, Millbank, Westminster. {22}