CROMPTON & CO.'S IMPROVED PAPER-CUTTING MACHINE. WHICH COMPRISES ALL THE CAPABILITIES OF FORMER MACHINES (WILSON'S AND OTHERS), TOGETHER WITH VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS THAT PRACTICAL ADVANTAGES OF THIS MACHINE. 1. Economy.-The Price being lower than any other. 2. Strength. Being all of Iron, and the machinery less complicated than in any former Cutting Machine. 3. Power.-By means of simply moving the handle-shaft, double power, and in the larger sizes, treble power, is produced. 4. Motion.-Experience having proved that the lateral (or oblique) motion is the best for cutting paper, it is adopted in this Machine. 5. Improvement.-An Index Gauge, on an entirely new principle, is added to this Machine, which is self-adjusting, enabling the workman to cut to any size at a glance, without stopping to place the paper to a certain gauge, as in all former machines. 6. Adaptation to Steam Power, at a trifling additional cost. Agent: Mr. JAMES SALMON, 14 Royal Exchange, Manchester. For Terms, &c., apply to the Patentee, Mr. S. Soulby, Ulverston; Mr. R. M. Gill, 22 Bartlett's Buildings, London; or to Mr. Jos. M. Powell, Castle Villas, Stafford. DAY & SON, Lithographers to the Queen, execute in the best style, on the most reasonable terms, and with despatch, every description of Lithography, Chromo-lithography, and Steel and Copperplate Printing, Artistic or Commercial. Applications for Estimates will meet with prompt attention. Gate Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. NOTICE of REMOVAL. - CASTLE TO PRINTERS. and LAMB, Agents for Newspapers, Books, Periodicals, and Advertising, to 133 Salisbury Square, Fleet Street, E.C. MILLER and RICHARD have just issued a Specimen Book of WOOD LETTER, containing many Novelties, which will be forwarded for inspection on applica London: 22 Bartlett's Buildings, E.C. Edinburgh: Nicolson Street. tion. Important Remainders of first-class Standard Publi WILLIAMS and NORGATE, FOREIGN beautifully illustrated, cloth ; 2,000 By, BOOK DEPOT for the TRADE, 2 Queen's Head Passage, Paternoster Row.. All the principal Foreign and Oriental Books, Maps, and other Publications on the same terms as at their other establishments. Orders for the importation of Foreign Books taken in the Depôt, and forwarded to Henrietta Street daily. SOUTH Very important Literary Property, producing a profit of £900 per annum, by order of the Mortgagees. OUTHGATE & BARRETT will SELL by AUCTION, at their Rooms, 22 Fleet Street, by order of the Mortgagees, in the Sale commencing on Monday, June 13th, the 62 Engraved STEEL PLATES and the COPYRIGHT to the MODERN ATLAS of the WORLD; consisting of 62 elephant 4to. Maps, with a most voluminous Tabular Index, recollated. The Plates are all corrected up to the present time. From this series of Plates is also produced the three following Atlases: viz., The College Atlas, The Family Atlas, and The Junior Atlas. SOUTHGATE & BARRETT will SELL 100 Popular Modern Books, Bound and in Quires. Five Days' Sale. [R. HODGSON WILL SELL by Fleet Street and Chancery Lane, on Monday, June 6, and four following days, at half-past Twelve, a Large Quantity of NEW BOOKS, Bound and in Quires, comprising many thousand vols. of Captain Mayne Reid's Popular Works; a great variety of | Railway Literature, in boards; 3,000 vols. of Ꭱ. Stebbing's Sacred Classics; 5,000 vols. of Sharpe's MR. HOLMES has a capital BUSINESS London Magazine; 1,260 Stebbing's Helps to Reading the Gospel, 8vo. ; 1,850 Neale's Old Minor Canons, fep.; 400 Johnson's Farmers' Encyclopædia, 8vo.; 200 Campbell's Life and Letters, by Beattie, 3 vols. 8vo.; 200 D'Arblay's Diary, 7 vols. fcp.; 120 De Bazancourt's Crimean Expedition, 2 vols. 8vo.; 140 Goldsmith's Life, by Forster, 8vo.; 80 Book of Celebrated Poems, 8vo. ; 40 Low's Elements of Agriculture, 8vo.; 26 Johnston's General Gazetteer, 8vo.; 150 Moore's Irish Melodies, fep.; 200 Robinson Crusoe, 8vo. Bogue; 304 Chronicles of Cartaphilus, 3 vols. imperial 8vo.; 100 Newton's Works, super-royal 8vo.; 160 Maclise's Illustrated Edition of Leonora, 4to.; 150 Gil Blas, 24 plates, 4 vols. fcp.; 100 Landscer's Etchings of Animals, royal 4to.; 54 Brown's Domestic Architecture, 4to.; 142 Willis's Letters from under a Bridge; 130 The Rhine Book; 200 The Blackwater River in Munster; 50 Barclay's English Dictionary, 4to.; 17 Collier's Ecclesiastical History, 9 vols. 8vo.; and Copies of the following Standard Works, many handsomely bound: - Finden's Royal Gallery of British Art, proofs; Pickering's Aldine Poets, 53 vols.; Roberts's Holy Land, 6 vols.; Rose's Biographical Dictionary, 12 vols.; Rogers's Italy; Winkles's Cathedrals, 3 vols.; Knight's National Shakspeare, 6 vols.; Humphrey's Ancient Coins; Annals of Ireland, by the Four Masters, 7 vols.; Simeon's Works, 21 vols.; Theological Books, Commentaries, &c., and many other important Publications. to offer in a Market Town, where a Fancy Business is combined with a Bookseller's and Stationer's Trade. £300 to £400 required. This has not changed hands for 20 years.-Apply to Mr. Holmes, 48 Paternoster Row. 10 BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS. SHIP to negotiate, where a business man with £1,000 may enter a first-class concern, and take a half share. The strictest investigation courted. The Trade is situated in a large and important town.-Apply to Mr. Holmes, 48 Paternoster Row. VALI ALUABLE BUSINESS.-To be Disposed of, a Bookselling, Stationery, Printing, Patent Medicine, and Paper-Hanging BUSINESS, long established and situate in an important Seaport, with nearly 20,000 inhabitants (rapidly increasing), and in a populous and wealthy district, with large markets and ample railway communication. The Shop is equalled by few; Printing Offices complete; returns nearly £5,000, and capable of great increase. For particulars address, by letter only, P. W. X., Messrs. Simpkin, Marshall, and Co.'s, Stationers'-Hall Court, London, E.C. то PRINTERS & BOOKBINDERS. A good chance.-A complete JOBBING To be viewed, and Catalogues forwarded on OFFICE for Sale, with Super-royal and Post receipt of two stamps. Folio Presses. The Presses and Type are nearly To a suitable party, the whole of the Printing and Bookbinding, connected with a Front Shop, RADE VALUER. TRAPSON, PAL, VOER. JOSEPH Bookbinder, 46 Harmer Street, Gravesend, having had upwards of twenty years' experience in the above businesses, offers his services as TRADE VALUER, upon moderate terms. - Address as above. new. fares in Manchester, will be guaranteed, and could soon be doubled. The owner going into the Wholesale Trade. Incoming £150, cost £200.— Address Extra, Post Office, Manchester. TO WHOLESALE BOOKSELLERS PARTNERSHIP WANTED.-A gentleman of some capital, long Book Trade, would be glad to hear of an opportu experience, and high standing in the Wholesale nity of joining a House of the first-class, where his previous connexions might prove of considerable advantage, or of any gentleman similarly circumstanced, who would co-operate with him in establishing such a business. Would not object to treat for the entire purchase of a business of moderate extent, involving a capital of not more that £10,000. To prevent unnecessary trouble, it is requested that all communications give full particulars of the nature of the business, and probable amount of capital required, even though it be thought advisable, in the first instance, to withhold the name. All communications, however, will be treated as strictly confidential.Address Z., care of John McMillan, Esq., Solicitor, 4 Danes Inn, Strand. NO BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS. TO & JOHN GRAY is desired to Dispose of an established BUSINESS as above. About £600 required. Address J. Gray, Valuer to the Trade, Croydon, S. A DOUBLE-ROYAL PRESS to be Sold, in good working condition. Size of Platten, 41 in. by 25 in. Price £25. Also, some NEWSPAPER and JOBBING TYPE.-Address Reporter Office, Gravesend. TO PRINTERS.-To be Sold by Private TO PRINTERS and PRINTERS' то Contract, the whole of the PRINTING MATERIALS belonging to the late Mr. William Orange, of North Shields, comprising Demy Stanhope Press, Standing Press, and a very superior assortment of Jobbing Type of all sizes in excellent order. For particulars, application to be made to No. 60 Bedford Street, North Shields. O BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, an established Concern in the Country. Rent and taxes low. Stock reduced if required.-Address A. B. C., care of Mr. W. Allen, La Belle Sauvage Yard, E.C. TO BOOKSELLERS, PRINTERS, and STATIONERS.-To be Disposed of, a firstrate BUSINESS, returning upwards of £2,000 per annum. Has been carried on by the present proprietor since the year 1851, and by his predecessor Printer and Bookseller this offers a chance rarely for 20 years previous to that time. To a practical to be met with. Is situated in a Manufacturing Town, the population of which is about 160,000.Address, for the present, Alpha, care of Mr. H. N. Perry, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon. BROKERS.-Wanted, a good Second-Hand full-sized Super-royal PRESS; Albion preferred. Address, stating principle, date of make, price, &c., Q. Z., 3 Mary Street, Hampstead Road. TO ASSISTANTS.-Wanted, by Bookseller and Stationer in the West of Eng land, a steady respectable Man as ASSISTANT out of doors. He must have a good knowledge of his business, polite address, and able to sort and expected, and references, to Z. A., care of Castle and Lamb, Salisbury Square, Fleet Street. Address, stating age, talan TO BOOKSELLERS' ASSISTANTS. Wanted, a steady Young Man, of active habits, who has a good knowledge of Modern Books, and who is a good Salesman.-—Address, stating age, former situations, and salary, to B. D., 27 Bold Street, Liverpool. TO BOOKSELLERS' ASSISTANTS. Man of pleasing address, who writes a good hand Wanted immediately, a respectable Young and is competent at accounts, as IN-DOOR ASSISTANT in the above Business. A Dissenter preferred. References to character and capability JOBBING TYPE. To be Sold cheap, required. Address P. M., care of Messrs. King and a quantity of Plain and Ornamental TYPE, in good condition, the surplus stock of a large Office in Yorkshire. Also, a WOOD-ENGRAVING PRESS.-Apply to G. Moxon, Machine Printer and Stationer, 22 Market Hill, Barnsley. ANTED, a strong active Lad, about Apply at 33 Paternoster Row, before 11 o'clock in the morning. Loder, Stationers, 239 Upper Thames Street, TO BOOKSELLERS' ASSISTANTS. Gray and Warren, of Croydon, are requiring an ASSISTANT in the Retail Bookselling and Stationery. References as to character and ability house, &c., to Gray and Warren, Booksellers, Croydon. T O PUBLISHERS, AUTHORS, TO THE TRADE.-The Advertiser, with BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, and others. A gentleman, having Offices in Paternoster Row, who has a portion of the day at his command, wishes to Keep Books, Collect Accounts, Correct Proofs for Press, or do the Correspondence of any Firm requiring the aid of a thorough man of business. Highest references, with security, if required. Terms very moderate. - Address Alpha, care of Mr. Holmes, 48 Paternoster Row, E.C. A YOUNG LADY, well experienced in the Book, Stationery, and Fancy Business, requires a Re-engagement. Unexceptionable testimonials may be obtained.-Address Veritas, Osborn, Bookseller, 24 Cross, Worcester. fourteen years' experience in the Wholesale Book Trade, also in Remainders, and is well known amongst the Retail Booksellers in Town and Suburbs, is open for an Engagement indoors or out. Age 30. References. Address S. T. U., Publishers' Circular Office, 47 Ludgate Hill. TO THE LONDON TRADE. To Advertiser, who for many years has had the entire superintendence of the Counting-house of a first-class Bookseller and Publisher, wishes for a understands the duties of the Publishing and ReRe-engagement in a similar capacity: he also tail Departments. Unexceptionable references can be given. The Advertiser would be willing to treat for a small Share in a West-end Business.-Address A YOUNG LADY who has had several J. S., 11 Bolton Street, Piccadilly, W. years' experience in the Book, Stationery, and Fancy Trade, is open to a Re-engagement, either for the Season or a permanency, in Town or at a Watering-place. Can offer the highest refer ences.-Address M. M., Messrs. Piper and Co.'s, 23 Paternoster Row, E.C. TO BOOKSELLERS, PUBLISHERS, &c.-Wanted, by a Young Man, aged 22, a situation as CLERK, COLLECTOR, or ASSISTANT. Good references, salary moderate. - Address H. W., 241 Blackfriars Road. TO BOOKSELLERS, &c.-Wanted, by a married Man, age 28, who has had thirteen years' experience of the London Wholesale and Retail Trades, a re-engagement as MANAGING ASSISTANT, CLERK, or COLLECTOR. Undeniable references.-Address X. Y. Z., Mr. C. Hibberd's, Stationer, 43 Ludgate Hill, E.C. TO BOOKSELLERS, &c. Wanted, by a Young Man, age 21, a Situation, at a Bookseller's, either in Town or Country. He understands the Library Business, and can have good references from his last employer.-Address G. W., TO BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, &c. A respectable Young Man is open to an Engagement the second week in July. Agree able, if not convenient in the house, to live out. Good reference.-Address Mr. Wilson, Post Office, Farnham, Surrey. TO BOOKSELLERS and others.-The Advertiser, aged 19, wishes for a Situation in Town or Country. Has had three years' experi ence in the house of a Bookseller and Publisher, and thoroughly understands the Trade. Satisfac tory testimonials will be given.—Address Y. Z., Publishers' Circular Office, Ludgate Hill, E.C. 10 BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS. Bull's Library, 19 Holles Street, Cavendish Square, Twanted, by a Young Man, aged 19, a Situn London, W. то tion as above. Has been for upwards of four years at a Foreign Bookseller's and Publisher's. Would not object to give one or two months' service gratis, not being acquainted with the Stationery.-Address J. M. N., 60 Queen Elizabeth Street, St. John's, Southwark, S.E. |