ctions, in the museums of the
nobility and gentry, in colleges, halls, and public museums, &c.

Some few of the relics of the past, having historical associations
connected with them, have been represented in archaeological works; but
it is necessary to search through many volumes to find even a limited
number of them, and the present work would embrace a great variety
hitherto unrepresented; at the same time, its peculiar feature, that
every subject would be Historical, renders it a book of great novelty
and importance. To the Historian and Antiquary the proposed series
of Illustrations recommends itself by its character and importance;
to the lover of ancient Art, for the beauty of most of the objects
represented; and its claims on the general reader are the connexion
of the Relics with the dead whose actions are the theme of history
and romance. To the Artist these Illustrations will be of essential
importance; and to the Manufacturer of scarcely less value, as the
Relics themselves are, in most cases, either of exquisite beauty of
form or striking and characteristic style, and by furnishing data,
will enable him to carry out designs in the style peculiar to all
periods.

It is proposed to publish the Work in Monthly Parts, containing three
Etchings drawn with the most scrupulous fidelity, and illustrative
Vignettes beautifully engraved on Wood. The plates will be coloured,
and the size of the Work be imperial 8vo.; a limited number in
imperial 4to.; the subjects fully coloured, and the initial letters
also.

The Editor will be greatly obliged by communications respecting Relics
of Historic Interest being forwarded to 198. Strand.

Price 2s. 6d. each Part; to be completed in Ten Parts. Office, 198.
Strand.

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Printed by THOMAS CLARK SHAW, of No. 8. New Street Square, at No. 5
New Street Square, in the Parish of St. Bride, in the City of London;
and published by GEORGE BELL, of No. 186. Fleet Street, in the Parish
of St. Dunstan in the West, in the City of London, Publisher, at No.
186. Fleet Street aforesaid.--Saturday, March 30. 1850.

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