JOHN RUSSELL SMITH, 36, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON. 18 



A PLEA FOR THE ANTIQUITY OF HERALDRY, with an Attempt 

 to Expound its Theory and Elucidate its History. By W. Smith Ellis. Esq.. of the 

 Middle Temple. 8vo, sewed, Is. 6d. 



BARONIA ANOLIA CONCENTRATE ; or, a Concentration of all 

 the Baronies called Baronies in Fee, deriving their Origin from Writ of Summons, and 

 not from any specific Limited Creation ; showing the Descent and Line of Heirship, 

 as well as those Families mentioned by Sir William Dugdale, as of those whom that 

 celebrated Author has omitted to notice : interspersed with Interesting Notices and 

 Explanatory Remarks. Whereto is added the Proofs of Parliamentary Sitting from 

 the Reign of Edward I to Queen Anne ; also, a Glossary of Dormant English, Scotch, 

 and Irish Peerage Titles, with references to presumed existing Heirs. By Sir T. C. Banks. 

 2 vols. 4to, cloth, 3. 3s; now offered for 15s. 



A book of great research by the well- former works. The second volume, pp. 210- 



known author of the " Dormant and Extinct 300, contains an Historical Account of the 



Peerage," and other heraldic and historical first settlement of Nova Scotia, and the 



works. Those fond of genealogical pursuits foundation of the Order of Nova Scotia 



ought to secure a copy while it is so cheap. Baronets, distinguishing those who had 



It may be considered a Supplement to his seisin of lands there. 



PLAYING- CARDS. Facts and Speculations on the History of 

 Playing Cards in Europe. By W. A. Chatto, author of the " History of Wood 

 Engraving ;" with Illustrations by J. Jackson. 8vo, profusely illustrated with 

 engravings, both plain and coloured. Cloth, 1. Is. 



"The inquiry into the origin and signifi- subject. In spite of its faults, it is ex- 

 cation of Ihe suits and their marks, and the ceedingly amusing ; and the most critical 

 heraldic, theological, and political emblems reader cannot fail to be entertained by the 

 pictured from time to time, in their changes, variety of curious outlying learning Mr. 

 opens a new field of antiquarian interest ; Chatto has somehow contrived to draw into 

 and the perseverance with which Mr. Chatto the investigations." Atlas. 

 has explored it leaves little to be gleaned "Indeed the entire production deserves 

 by his successors. The plates with which our warmest approbation." Lit. Gaz. 

 the volume is enriched add considerably to " A perfect fund of antiquarian research, 

 its value in this point of view. It is not to and most interesting even to persons who 

 be denied that, take it altogether, it con- never play at cards." Tail's Nag. 

 tains more matter than has ever before "A curious, entertaining, and really' 

 been collected in one view upon the same learned book." Rambler. 



HOLBEIN'S DANCE OF DEATH ; with an Historical and Literary 

 Introduction, by an Antiquary. Square post 8vo, with 53 engravings being the most 

 accurate copies ever executed of these Gems of Art and a frontispiece of an ancient 

 bedstead at Aix-la-Chapelle, with a Dunce of Death caned on it, engraved by Fairholt. 

 Cloth, 9s 



" The designs are executed with a spirit " Ces 53 planches des Schlotthauer sont 



and fidelity quite extraordinary. They are d'une exquise perfection." Langlois, Essai 

 indeed most truthful." Athenaeum. sur les Dances des Morts. 



THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (present Version). Small 8vo, 



beautifully printed by Whittiiigham; every page ornamented with woodcut borders, 

 designed by Hans Holbein and Albert Durer, copied from the celebrated Book of Prayer 

 called " QUEEN ELIZABETH'S." Antiqiie cloth, 10*. 6d. Plain morocco, flexible back t 

 and gilt edges, lls. Antique morocco, bevelled boards, edt/es gilt and tooled, 16s. 6d. 

 Containing upwards of 700 pages. The designs represent scenes in Scripture 



History, the Virtues and Vices, Dance of Death with all conditions of persons, &c. 



&c., illustrated with appropriate mottoes. 



MEMOIRS OF PAINTING-, with a Chronological History of the 



Importation of Pictures by the Great Masters into England since the French Revo- 

 lution. By W. Buchanan. 2 vols. 8vo, boards, 7s. 6d. (original price 1. 6.) 



