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Mary Hollis; a Romance of the days of Charles II. and William Prince of Orange, from the Dutch of H. J. Schimmel, "the Sir Walter Scott of Holland." 3 vols. crown 8vo, £1 11s. 6d.

***This novel relates to one of the most interesting periods of our history. It has created the greatest excitement on the Continent, where it quickly passed through several editions. It is new translated from the Dutch with the assistance of the author.

UNIFORM WITH DOCTOR SYNTAX.

Wonderful Characters. Memoirs and Anecdotes of Remarkable and Eccentric Persons of Every Age and Nation. From the text of HENRY WILSON and JAMES CAULFIELD. 8vo. SIXTY-ONE FULL-PAGE ENGRAVINGS OF EXTRAORDINARY PERSONS. 75. 6d.

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*** One of the cheapest and most amusing books ever published. There are so many curious matters discussed in this volume, that any person who takes it up will not readily lay it down. The introduction is almost entirely devoted to a consideration of Pig-Faced Ladies, and the various stories concerning them.

Artemus Ward in London. Including his well-known Letters to "Punch." Square 16mo, Is. 6d. ; cloth, 28.

*** An entirely new volume of Wit and Fun by the famous humorist, and one which is sure to become popular.

NEW BOOK ON THE LONDON PARKS.

Taking the Air; or, the Story of our London Parks.

By JACOB LARWOOD. With numerous illustrations. Vol. I., Hyde
Park; Vol. II., St. James's Park, The Green Park, and Mary Bone
Gardens. Price 18s. the two volumes.

**This is a new and most interesting work, giving a complete History of these favourite out-ofdoor resorts, from the earliest period to the present time. The fashions, the promenades, the rides, the reviews, and other displays in the parks from the merry days of Charles II. down to the present airings in Rotten-row and drives "around the ring," are all fully given, together with the exploits of bold highwaymen and the duels of rival lovers, and other appellants to the Code of Honour.

John Camden Hotten, 74 and 75, Piccadilly, W.

VERY IMPORTANT NEW BOOKS.

An Epic of Women, and other Poems. By Arthur W. E. O'SHAUGHNESSY, With some Original Designs by Mr. J. T. NETTLESHIP. Just out, fcap. 8vo, with woodcuts, cloth, very neat, price 6s.

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"What he has given us is remarkable. With its quaint title, and quaint illus. trations, AN EPIC OF WOMEN' will be a rich treat to a wide circle of admirers.' -Athenaeum, Nov. 5, 1870.

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"Combine Morris and Swinburne, and inspire the product with a fervour essentially original, and you have, as we take it, a fair notion of Mr. O'Shaughnessy's poems."-Dispatch, Oct. 30, 1870.

Anacreon. Illustrated by the Exquisite Designs of GIRODET. Translated by THOMAS MOORE. Oblong 16mo, in vellum cloth and Etruscan gold, 128. 6d.

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** A MOST BEAUTIFUL AND CAPTIVATING VOLUME. The well-known Paris house, Firmin Didot, a few years since produced a very small edition of these exquisite designs by the photographic process, and gold a large edition at £2 per copy. The designs have been universally admired by both artists and poets.

Albert Durer's "Little Passion." As Engraved by the distinguished artist in 1509-10, consisting of 37 inimitable designs upon wood. With a survey of Durer's Works by W. C. Prime. Royal 4to. The illustrations in exquisite facsimile, emblematic binding, 258. *** Only 100 copies of this beautiful book were printed.

John Camden Hotten, 74 and 75, Piccadilly, W.

The Champion Pig of England. A Capital Story for Schoolboys. Cloth gilt. With spirited Illustrations by Concanen, coloured and plain, 3s. 6d.

"He was a pig-take him for all in all,
We ne'er shall look upon his like again."

UNIFORM WITH MR. RUSKIN'S EDITION OF "GERMAN POPULAR STORIES."

Prince Ubbely Bubble's New Story Book.

THE DRAGON ALL COVERED WITH SPIKES.

THE LONG-TAILED NAG.

THE THREE ONE-LEGGED MEN.

THE OLD FLY AND THE YOUNG FLY

TOM AND THE OGRE.

And many other tales.

By J. TEMPLETON LUCAS

With numerous Illustrations by Matt

Morgan, Barnes, Gordon Thompson, Brunton, and other artists. In small 4to, green and gold, 4s. 6d.

Gilt leaves, 5s. 6d.

*** This is an entirely new story-book, and one that is likely to become very popular.

Acrostics in Prose and Verse. Edited by A. E. H. 12mo, gilt cloth, gilt edges, 3s.

SECOND SERIES. 12mo, gilt cloth, gilt edges, 38.
THIRD SERIES. 12mo, gilt cloth, gilt edges, 38.
FOURTH SERIES. With 8 Pictorial Acrostics.

cloth, 38.

12mo, gilt

FIFTH SERIES. Easy Double. Historical. Scriptural Acrostics. 12mo, gilt cloth, gilt edges, 3s.

The most popular Acrostics published.

Each series sold separately. Those are the best volumes of Acrostics ever issued. They comprise Single, Double, Treble, and every variety of acrostic, and the set would amuse the younger members of a family for an entire winter.

The whole complete in a case, "The Acrostic Box," price 158.

John Camden Hotten, 74 and 75, Piccadilly, W.

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VERY IMPORTANT NEW BOOKS.

POPULAR EDITION OF MR. DISRAELI'S SPEECHES. Disraeli's (The Right Hon. B.) Speeches on the Constitutional Policy of the Last 30 Years. Royal 16mo, Is. 4d. ; in cloth, Is. Iod.

***Selected and edited, with the approval of the late First Minister of the Crown, by J. F Bulley, Esq. The text is mainly founded on a careful comparison of the Times newspaper and Hansard's Debates, as corrected by Mr. Disraeli, and of which the publisher has obtained special licence to avail himself.

Artemus Ward's Lecture at the Egyptian Hall, with the Panorama, 6s. Edited by T. W. ROBERTSON (Author of "Caste," "Ours," "Society," &c.), and E. P. HINGSTON. Small 4to, exquisitely printed green and gold, WITH NUMEROUS TINTED ILLUSTRATIONS, price 6s.

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"Mr. Hotten has conceived the happy idea of printing Artemus Ward's 'Lecture' in such a way as to afford the reader an accurate notion of the emphasis, by-play, &c., with which it was delivered. We have no hesitation in saying that Mr. Hotten has almost restored the great humorist to the flesh."-Daily Telegraph.

"The tomahawk fell from our hands as we roared with laughter-the pipe of peace slipped from between our lips as our eyes filled with tears! Laughter for Artemus's wit-tears for his untimely death! This book is a record of both. Those who never saw Artemus in the flesh, let them read of him in the spirit."-Tomahawk.

"It actually reproduces Ward's Lecture, which was brimful of first-class wit and humour."-Daily News.

"It keeps you in fits of laughter."-Leader.

'One of the choice and curious volumes for the issue of which Mr. Hotten has become famous."City Press.

"The Lecture is not alone droll; it is full of information."-Examiner.

"It adds one to the books of genuine fun we have got."-Sunday Times.

Redding's (Cyrus) Personal Reminiscences of Eminent Men. Thick cr. 8vo, three vols., 5s. complete.

***Full of amusing stories of eminent Literary and other Celebrities of the present century. The work is a fund of anecdote. Apply to Mr. Hotten DIRECT for this work.

John Camden Hotten, 74 and 75, Piccadilly, W.

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THE NEW "PUNIANA SERIES OF CHOICE ILLUSTRATED WORKS OF HUMOUR.

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Elegantly printed on toned paper, full gilt, gilt edges, for the
Drawing Room, price 6s. each :-

2. Carols of Cockayne. By Henry S. Leigh. Vers de Société, and charming Verses descriptive of London Life. With numerous exquisite little designs by ALFRED CONCANEN and the late JOHN LEECH. Small 4to, elegant, uniform with "Puniana," 68.

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"An awfully Jolly Book for Parties."

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Why did Du Chaillu get so angry when he was chaffed about the Gorilla? Why? we ask.

Why is a chrysalis like a hot roll? You will doubtless remark, "Be. cause it's the grub that makes the butter fly!" But see "Puniana."

Why is a wide-awake hat so called? Because it never had a nap, ani

never wants one.

The Saturday Review says of this most amusing work-"Enormous burlesque-unapproachable and pre-eminent. We venture to think that this very queer volume will be a favourite. It deserves to be so: and we should suggest that, to a dull person desirous to get credit with the young holiday people, it would be good policy to invest in the book, and dole it out by instalments."

John Camden Hotten, 74 and 75, Piccadilly, W.

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