A Magnificent Gift Book. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT The Complete Bible Text from the Gospel according to With illustrations from designs by Harry Fenn, H. Sandham, W. A. Rogers, F. S. Chur Wm. St. John Harper, W. L. Taylor, J. A. Fraser, and F. B. Schell. Decorative berder by Sidney L. Smith. Engrossed titles and text by Charles Copeland. The illustrations of scenes in the Holy Land are made by Mr. FENN from sketches taken by him during a late visit. The book in all its features, illustrations, borders. and engraved text, is entirely original and unique, and has been prepared under the supervision of that experienced engraver, Mr. GEORGE T. ANDREW. An instructive historical Introduction, written for the work by the Rev. E. E. HALE. adds greatly to its interest and value. One royal quarto volume, printed on satin-finish paper and bound in cloth, with elaborate cover design. PRICE $7.50; MOROCCO ANTIQUE OR TREE CALF, $15.00. See Specimen Page opposite, reduced in size. NATURE'S TEACHINGS. Human Invention anticipated by Nature. By Rev. J. G. WOOD, M.A., author of "Homes without Hands," "Natural History," &c. With nearly 750 illustrations. 8vo. Cloth. Price $3.00. "A glance at almost any page of this work will denote its object. It is to show the close connection between Nature and human inventions, and that there is scarcely an invention of man that has not its prototype in Nature; and it is worthy of notice that the greatest results have bee obtained from means apparently the most insignificant." — Preface. SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THAT'S NICE. A collection of all the choicest and most famous Nursery Rhymes and Jingles, selected by the editor of "Quiet Hours." Fully illustrated. Square 12mo. Cloth, gilt. Price $1.25. STORIES OF INVENTION TOLD BY INVENTORS. Collected and edited by E. E. HALE. This book completes Mr. HALE's series of "Stories for Boys." 16mo. Cloth. Price $1.00. The complete set, comprising "Stories of War," "Stories of Sea," "Stories of Adventure." "Stories of Discovery," "Stories of Invention," 5 volumes, in box, uniformly bound. Price $5.00 PARIS, IN OLD AND PRESENT TIMES With Special Reference to Changes in its Architecture and Topography. HIDDEN SWEETNESS: "Oh, when shall it be fully granted me to see how sweet thou art, my Lord God!"-THOMAS À KEMPIS. THE POEMS BY MARY BRADLEY, THE ILLUSTRATIONS FROM DRAWINGS BY DOROTHY HOLROYD. Price, cloth, gilt, $1.50; alligator binding, $1.50. "Hidden Sweetness" contains some charming verse, for the most part of deeply religious sentiment. It is dainty in fancy and graceful in imagination. These poems show true poetic feeling. The illustrations, which deal whoily with flower subjects, are effectively arranged on the pages, and are excellent in grouping, drawing, and engraving. R. H. Stoddard says: It will be read now and hereafter by the lovers of sacred verse. We say hereafter, for we believe it will live when the hand that penned it is still. It certainly ought to, for it is as exquisite as it is reverential." JEAN INGELOW'S FAVORITE POEMS. A superb volume, containing three of this gifted author's most admired poems: "The Songs of even," "The High Tide on the Coast of Lincolnshire," and "The Shepherd Lady," with many f her shorter pieces, in one royal 8vo volume. Illustrated with upwards of 100 engravings by the most celebrated artists. Printed on fine satin-finish paper. Messrs. ROBERTS BROTHERS Would call attention to their new departure in this volume rom the ordinary style of binding. The embellishment consisting of a relief design in gold, ronze, or silver of St. Botolph Church in Boston, England, inserted in a panelled cloth cover, which is appropriately decorated with emblematic designs, the whole forming a picture which quite atisfies the eye and will cause this volume to take a leading rank in the productions of the season. Enclosed in a neat box. Price $5.00. |