IV PREFACE. 



complaint — we allude to the late hour at which the numbers have, more 

 than once, been published ; a circumstance we have deeply regretted, and 

 which has been owing to the great difficulty we have experienced in obtaining 

 coloured drawings at a sufficiently early period of the month — a difficulty 

 which, we hope, is now happily at an end. 



To those who have encouraged us thus far in our progress we tender 

 our grateful thanks. Although our labours have not hitherto won us the 

 pecuniary recompense we should most prefer, we have, at least, the satisfaction 

 of knowing that they are not unappreciated ; and Ave trust that a little 

 longer patience and perseverance will bring a more substantial reward. 



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