Although some few examples of the original designs, and many separate patterns taken from the scattered remains of these most interesting Pavements, are figured in divers Architectural and Archæological Publications; it is presumed, that if a series of specimens of the many varieties of general arrangement to be found in those still existing, together with a selection of the particular Tiles of each period, the most remarkable for the elegance and beauty of the foliage and other devices impressed upon them, were classed chronologically, and brought within the compass of a single volume, it would prove highly valuable as a work of reference; not only to architects, but to all who are engaged in furnishing designs for any kind of material where symmetrical arrangements or tasteful diaperings are required. The present work is intended to supply such a desideratum. It will be completed in Ten Monthly Parts. Each Part to contain Five Plates, royal 4to. printed in Colours. Price 5_s._ A Preface and Description of the various Pavements will be given with the last Number. No. I. was published on the 1st of May, 1852. Works by Mr. Shaw. DRESSES AND DECORATIONS OF THE MIDDLE AGES. In 2 vols. coloured, imperial 8vo. price 7_l._ 7_s._; or on imperial 4to. the plates more highly finished and heightened with gold, price 18_l._ ILLUMINATED ORNAMENTS. From the sixth to the seventeenth century. Selected from Manuscripts and early printed books, carefully coloured from the Originals, with descriptions by Sir Frederick Madden, K.H. In 1 vol. 4to. 5_l._ 5_s._; or on large paper, highly finished with opaque colours, and heightened with gold, imperial 4to. 10_l._ 10_s._ ALPHABETS, NUMERALS, and DEVICES of the MIDDLE AGES. Containing 48 Plates, on imperial 8vo. price 2_l._ 2_s._; or on imperial 4to. price 4_l._ 4_s._ SPECIMENS OF ANCIENT FURNITURE. Drawn from existing authorities, with descriptions by Sir Samuel R. Meyrick, K.H. In 1 vol. containing 75 Plates, medium 4to. plain, 2_l._ 2_s._; with numerous coloured Plates, 4_l._ 4_s._; or on imperial 4to. the whole of the Plates coloured, price 10_l._ 10_s._ SPECIMENS OF ORNAMENTAL METAL WORK. With 50 Plates, 4to. price 2_l._ 2_s._ SPECIMENS of the DETAILS of ELIZABETHAN ARCHITECTURE. In 1 vol. 4to. containing 60 Plates, price 3_l._ 3_s._; or imperial 4to. India paper, 6_l._ 6_s._ THE ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF ORNAMENT. In 1 vol. medium 4to. price 1_l._ 10_s_; or on imperial 4to. coloured Plates, price 3_l._ A BOOKE OF SUNDRY DRAUGHTES, principally serving the Glaziers: and not impertinent for Plasterers and Gardeners, besides sundry other Professions. By Walter Gidde. A new edition, with additions. 1 vol. 8vo. containing 117 Plates, 16_s._