June 3. 1854.] 



NOTES AND QUERIES. 



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XYLO- IODIDE OF SILVER, exclusively used at all the Pho- 

 tographic Establishments. — The superiority of this preparation is now universally ac- 

 knowledged. Testimonials from the best Photographers and principal scientific men of the day, 

 warrant the assertion, that hitherto no preparation has been discovered which produces 

 uniformly such perfect pictures, combined with the greatest rapidity of action. In all cases 

 where a quantity is required, the two solutions may be had at Wholesale price in separate 

 Bottles, in which state it may be kept for years, and Exported to any Climate. Full instructions 

 for use. 



Caution. — Each Bottle is Stamped with a Red Label bearing my name, RICHARD W. 

 THOMAS, Chemist, 10. Pall Mall, to counterfeit which is felony. 



CYANOGEN SOAP : for removing all kinds of Photographic Stains. 



The Genuine is made only by the Inventor, and is secured with a Red Label bearing this Signature 

 and Address, RICHARD W. THOMAS. CHEMIST, 10. PALL MALL, Manufacturer of Pure 

 Photographic Chemicals : and maybe procured of all respectable Chemists, in Pots at ls.,2.t., 

 and 3s. M. each, through MESSRS. EDWARDS. 67. St. Paul's Churchyard; and MESSRS. 

 BARCLAY & CO., 95. Farringdon Street, Wholesale Agents. 



TO PHOTOGRAPHERS, DA- 

 GTTERREOTYPISTS, &c. — Instanta- 

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 Solution for Iodizing Coilodion. Pyrogallic, 

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 Phot' graphy, prepared by WILLIAM BOL- 

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 and Apparatus, and Importer of French and 

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 receipt of Two Postage Stamps. Sets of Ap- 

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COLLODION PORTRAITS 



\J AND VIEWS obtained with the greatest 

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Albumenized paper, for printing from glass 

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Waxed and Iodized Papers of tried quality. 



Instruction in the Processes. 



BLAND & LONG, Opticians and Photogra- 

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PHOTOGRAPHY. — HORNE 

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Portraits obtained by the above, for delicacy 

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Also every description of Apparatus, Che- 

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IMPROVEMENT IN COLLO- 

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THE COLLODION AND Po- 

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PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERAS. 



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OTTEWILL'S Registered Double Body 

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BENNETT'S MODEL 

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Specimens of Rates of Premium for Assuring 

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Age 

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 22 - 

 27 - 



£ s. d. 

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Age 



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