"This little volume has a merit which belongs to but few books published
in the present age. It is wanted. There has no doubt been a great deal
written on the subject of which it treats, as well as a great deal
spoken; but till now we have had only scattered and almost inaccessible
information on the one hand, or mere catchpenny pamphlets on the other.
Mr. Berlyn's excellence is, that he is honest; that his work fulfils the
promise of its title-page. Officially connected from its outset with the
great scheme which he describes, he has enjoyed peculiar facilities for
this task, has known where to look for materials, and been able to judge
of their relative usefulness and importance. Of these opportunities he
has diligently availed himself, and the result is to be seen in the
elegant book before us. Simple and popular in style, it is comprehensive
and instructive in its contents; we therefore recommend it."
* * * * * *
_Beautifully printed in 8vo, price only 7s. 6d., or postage free, 8s. 6d.,
Illustrated by Eighty very splendid Pictures, engraved by George Measom,_
DEDICATED TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT,
GILBERT'S DESCRIPTION
OF THE
CRYSTAL PALACE,
Its Architectural History and Constructive Marvels.
BY PETER BERLYN & CHARLES FOWLER, JUN., ESQRS.
The Engravings will depict the various peculiarities and novelties of this
wonderful Building as well as the Machinery, &c., used in its construction.
The combined efforts of the Proprietor, as well as the Authors and Artists,
are to produce a work worthy to be purchased and preserved by every visitor
to the Great Exhibition.
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GILBERT'S
VISITOR'S ILLUSTRATED MAP OF LONDON,
DRAWN ON A NEW PRINCIPLE,
HAVING IN VIEW THE DEPICTING OF THE PRINCIPAL ROADS AND STREETS OF THE
METROPOLIS,
_With Illustrations of its most Important Buildings and Sights,_
Engraved on their exact Localities.
This novel Map will be found an interesting, intellectual, and practical
guide to all Visitors who may wish to proceed readily to the more Important
Sights and Attractions of London. The price, in sheet, coloured, with
Letter-press Keys and References, is 1s. 6d.; or in Case for the pocket,
2s.; postage free, 3s.
----
GILBERT'S
GUIDE TO THE STREETS OF LONDON,
AS A COMPANION TO THE "VISITOR'S ILLUSTRATED MAP."
WITH FIVE THOUSAND REFERENCES;
Frontispiece and Tables of Cab Fares; the Rules and Laws relative to
Metropolitan Conveyances; and Explanations in four Languages--to enable the
Visitor to find his own way throughout the length and breadth of the
Metropolis.--Price 6d; or postage free, 1s.
* * * * * *
_Price 1s. 6d., or 2s. bound; postage free, 6d. extra,_
GILBERT'S GUIDE TO LONDON,
WITH MAP, &C.
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