TO MISS H-AND AT BATH. WRITTEN EXTEMPORE IN THE PUMP-ROOM, 1742. SOON shall these bounteous springs thy wish bestow, Soon in each feature sprightly health shall glow; Thy eyes regain their fire, thy limbs their grace, And roses join the lilies in thy face. But say, sweet maid, what waters can remove NEW COPYRIGHT EDITIONS OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS AND POEMS. Shakespeare's Plays and Poems. EDITED BY CHARLES AND MARY COWDEN CLARKE. In Four Volumes, Demy Octavo, price £1 11s. 6d. ALSO, The Same Text. In One Volume, Royal Octavo, price 12s. LONDON: BICKERS & SON, I LEICESTER Square. The PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in announcing the publication of the above Editions of Shakespeare's Plays and Poems. Mrs Cowden Clarke's Edition of Shakespeare, recently published by Messrs Appleton & Co. of New York, has been made the basis of Mr and Mrs Cowden Clarke's joint labours. The original Edition, produced after long and careful preparation, has met with great and deserved success in America. As the present issue, in addition to the careful revision of Mrs Cowden Clarke, has had the benefit of the labours of Mr Charles Cowden Clarke, one of the most zealous and successful illustrators of the great Dramatist now living, they believe they are presenting Editions of Shakespeare's Works distinguished by an amount of mature judgment in collating the earlier copies which will vindicate their claim to the rank of STANDARD EDITIONS. In projecting Editions of Shakespeare without note or comment, the PUBLISHERS believe that they will be acceptable to the general public who desire to become acquainted with the writings of the author, free from the distraction which a multiplicity of notes is so apt to produce, and to those also who prefer being their own interpreters of the meaning of the passages which appear obscure. As the value of these Editions will lie in the discrimination exercised in the selection of the text by the Editors, it will be conceded that the life-long devotion of Mr and Mrs Cowden Clarke to the study of Shakespeare, their thorough knowledge of the various readings, and their ability to adopt in all cases the reading which appears to be in keeping with the style and general treatment of his subject by the author, form a guarantee that the Editions will present, as nearly as possible, a pure text. Both Editions will include reprints from the American Edition, of Mrs Cowden Clarke's valuable Introductory Essay, Glossary, &c., carefully revised and amplified. The Four-volume Edition will be printed from a new fount of Longprimer Ancient type, on fine toned paper, and will form four compact and handsome volumes. The One-volume edition will be printed from a new fount of Brevier Ancient type, on toned paper, and will be the most compact and readable edition of Shakespeare ever issued in a single volume. The PUBLISHERS are confident that no Copyright Editions of Shakespeare, of corresponding value and importance, have ever been offered to the public at such moderate prices. LONDON, November 1863. Complete in Eight Vols., Demy Octavo, published at £4, 45, The Poetical and Prose Works of John Milton. CAREFULLY REPRINTED FROM THE AUTHOR'S ORIGINAL COPIES. Including a Facsimile of the Agreement for the Sale of PARADISE LOST to SAMUEL SYMMONS for the sum of £20; together with a Pedigree of the Family of Milton; and a complete History of the Poet's Life by the Rev. JOHN MITFORD. The Poet's own peculiar orthography and punctuation have been carefully preserved, and every care has been exercised to render this the most attractive, as it is the most complete Edition extant. It is printed in a fine large ancient type, and upon thick toned paper; and whether judged as a specimen of printing and typography, or as an evidence of the ability and perseverance of the Editor, it will be found one of the most perfect books ever issued to the public. Just published, in large 12mo, cloth, uncut edges, price xos.; in emblematically gilt cloth and gilt edges, or in morocco, emblematically tooled, 18s.; and in best plain morocco, 21S., With all the latest alterations, and finely executed Woodcut Borders round every page; exactly copied from "Queen Elizabeth's Prayer Book," with Additions, and comprising ALBERT DURER'S "Life of Christ;" HOLBEIN'S "Dance of Death;" "The Cardinal Virtues ;" and on the back of the Title, a Portrait of Queen Elizabeth on her knees. LONDON: BICKERS & SON, LEICESTER SQUARE. that the life-lon study of Sha ings, and th to be in k by the a nearly a Both Mrs ( care pri pa JUST PUBLISHED, smc Krullatra gilt, gilt edges, price 3s. 6d. REPRODUCTION OF ILLUSTRATIONS, HEAD AND WITH A FORTY-NINE GRAPHIC TAILPIECES, DRAWN ON WOOD, WHICH APPEARED IN A UNIQUE EDITION OF BUNYAN'S WORKS, PUBLISHED IN 1767. ( LONDON: BICKERS & SON, LEICESTER SQUARE. |