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Hundred Greatest Men (The). 8 portfolios, 21s. each, or 4 vols., half
morocco, gilt edges, 12 guineas, containing 15 to 20 Portraits each.
See below.
“Messrs. SAMPSON LOW & CO. are about to issue an important
‘International’ work, entitled, ‘THE HUNDRED GREATEST MEN;’ being
the Lives and Portraits of the 100 Greatest Men of History, divided
into Eight Classes, each Class to form a Monthly Quarto Volume. The
Introductions to the volumes are to be written by recognized
authorities on the different subjects, the English contributors
being DEAN STANLEY, Mr. MATTHEW ARNOLD, Mr. FROUDE, and Professor
MAX MÜLLER: in Germany, Professor HELMHOLTZ; in France, MM. TAINE
and RENAN; and in America, Mr. EMERSON. The Portraits are to be
Reproductions from fine and rare Steel Engravings.”—Academy.
Hygiene and Public Health (A Treatise on). Edited by A. H. BUCK, M.D.
Illustrated by numerous Wood Engravings. In 2 royal 8vo vols.,
cloth, one guinea each.
Hymnal Companion to Book of Common Prayer. See BICKERSTETH.
ILLUSTRATED Text-Books of Art-Education. Edited by EDWARD J. POYNTER,
R.A. Each Volume contains numerous Illustrations, and is strongly
bound for the use of Students, price 5s. The Volumes now ready are:—
PAINTING.
Classic and Italian. By PERCY R. HEAD. With 50 Illustrations, 5s.
German, Flemish, and Dutch.
French and Spanish.
English and American.
ARCHITECTURE.
Classic and Early Christian. Gothic and Renaissance. By T. ROGER SMITH.
With 50 Illustrations, 5s.
SCULPTURE.
Antique: Egyptian and Greek. & Renaissance and Modern.
Italian Sculptors of the 14th and 15th Centuries.
ORNAMENT.
Decoration in Colour. & Architectural Ornament.
Illustrations of China and its People. By J. THOMPSON, F.R.G.S. Four
Volumes, imperial 4to, each 3l. 3s.
Illustrated Dictionary (An) of Words used in Art and Archæology.
Explaining Terms frequently used in Works on Architecture, Arms,
Bronzes, Christian Art, Colour, Costume, Decoration, Devices,
Emblems, Heraldry, Lace, Personal Ornaments, Pottery, Painting,
Sculpture, &c., with their Derivations. By J. W. MOLLETT, B.A.,
Officier de l’Instruction Publique (France); Author of “Life of
Rembrandt,” &c. Illustrated with 600 Wood Engravings. Small 4to,
strongly bound in cloth, 12s. 6d.
In my Indian Garden. By PHIL ROBINSON, Author of “Under the Punkah.”
With a Preface by EDWIN ARNOLD, M.A., C.S.I., &c. Crown 8vo, limp
cloth, 3s. 6d.
Involuntary Voyage (An). Showing how a Frenchman who abhorred the Sea
was most unwillingly and by a series of accidents driven round the
World. Numerous Illustrations. Square crown 8vo, cloth extra, 7s.
6d.; plainer binding, plain edges, 5s.
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