Fonts and font inscriptions are fully treated, and the Greek palindrome which reads, "Wash my sin, not my face only," is said to appear on many examples. The leaden fonts in England of different periods are reported as twenty-seven, but we do not find a mention of the one at Penn Church, Bucks, where there is also, it might be noted under Royal Arms, a fine hatchment of Queen Anne. It is obvious that it would require nothing less than a learned syndicate to cover the whole contents of the churches of England. With an eye to a new edition, Dr. Cox and his associate will be glad to receive corrections of what is already an unusually rich store of information. 'Church Libraries' are the subject of an interesting chapter. Hereford Cathedral has 2,000 volumes, of which 1,500 are chained; this is probably the largest collection of chained books in existence." There is an interesting library at Langley Marish, given by Sir John Kidderminster, and housed in a small room built in 1623. To the expert in architecture the chapter_on 'Screens and Rood-lofts' will be fascinating. The authors lend no credence to the idea that the chief use of the loft over the screen was to supply a place from which the Gospel might be read. "Pulpitum means, it appears, sometimes a rood-loft, and sometimes a pulpit. Of pulpits of pre-Reformation date this book is the first to give a list. A feature of the volume is the firm way in which the authors speak about the frequent desecration or wholesale destruction of beautiful things belonging to churches. Thus in Suffolk a fine Carolean pulpit was actually ejected......by ignorant authorities as inharmonious with its surroundings.' Fortunately the rural dean recognized its comeliness and intrinsic value (which is very considerable), rescued it out of a loft, and eventually placed it in Chediston church." 66 The illustrations are, as a rule, very satisfactory. Many of them are well executed by V. M. M. Cox. The style of the book is clear, but occasionally clumsy. It is larger than other members of the series, though sold at the same modest price. Painted glass, wall paintings, floor tiles, and ironwork had to be omitted for lack of space; but a hint is given that these subjects may be discussed in another volume, which will, we hope, duly see the light. There ought to be a large public for a book such as this. It has taken six years to produce, but the time spent cannot be regretted. Ightham: the Story of a Kentish Village and its Surroundings. By F. J. Bennett, F.G.S. (Homeland Association.) THIS is a far more elaborate affair than the wellknown "Handbooks" of the Association which publishes it for the author. No fewer than six writers assist Mr. Bennett in his survey of a charm ing district, and the result is an admirable piece of local history and archæology. Among the numerous illustrations are several of Palæolithic remains; indeed, the study of flint implements and early monuments is here carried far beyond the immediate range of Ightham, which is fortunate in possessing so keen an antiquary as Mr. Benjamin Harrison. Geology is fully treated, and there is an interesting chapter on The Formation of the Wealden Anticline and the Denudation of the Weald.' It is well worth while to master a few details of scientific terminology in order to realize the curious: problems of English river-courses. Place-names are discussed at some length, and the remarkable buildings of the district are discussed. The most important of these is the beautiful Ightham Mote, one of the finest houses of its kind in England. There are illustrations provided of this, of course, but we do not think that the best point of view has been chosen. A larger plate would have been more satisfactory. We possess a water-colour-a reminder of a visit many years since-which gives a good idea of the beauties which man and nature have combined to produce in this favoured spot. The account here supplied includes references to other articles. 'Walks round Ightham' occupy a chapter, and the illustration of The Steps to Oldbury Camp shows that, apart from its archæological assocíations, the place itself is attractive. A map of the district on the scale of two miles to one inch is enclosed in a pocket at the end of the volume. The editor regrets that a botanical article is not included, "owing to the failure of assistance in that direction." We hope that this detail may be added to a subsequent edition, for the flowers available should include some rare specimens. At Wrotham, close by, the lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) was abundant in former days; but we dare say that the march of civilization, which is unfortunately coincident with the advent of the tripper and depredator, has destroyed all traces of it at the present day. If the Homeland Association can arrange for more volumes like this, it will be doing a real service to the increasing class who take a keen interest in their own country. That little is known by the average educated man of districts, even in the home counties, at all off the main roads, we are well aware. THE Handbook to the Roman Wall, by the late J. Collingwood Bruce, has reached a fifth edition, which is revised and corrected by a competent antiquary, Mr. Robert Blair. The previous edition was out of print, and the excavations made since 1895 fully justify the new issue, which is well provided with illustrations. Mr. R. C. Bosanquet has contributed notes on the camp at Housesteads. The Handbook' is published by Messrs. Andrew Reid & Co. of Newcastle, and Messrs. Longman in London. History in Fiction (English). By Ernest A. Baker. -History in Fiction (American and Foreign). By the same. (Routledge & Sons.) THESE little books, which are clad in the neat blue of the modern firm of Routledge, are guides to the best "historical romances, sagas, novels, and tales." Mr. Baker's name will be familiar to our readers as that of a diligent student in the bypaths of fiction, and the pages before us show an admirable width of erudition, which should be of use to many students. In several cases brief descriptions of novels are added, and we notice that the merits of recent books, such as Mr. Pickthall's Saïd the Fisherman,' are recognized, as well as the virtues of acknowledged classics now dignified by time. A full Author, Title, and Subject Index' adds much to the value of the volumes, and renders ready reference an easy matter. The Arabian Nights' are included, Kingsley's 'Heroes,' Hawthorne's 'Tanglewood Tales,' and a Lucianic dialogue by Wieland, which will be sufficient to show that Mr. Baker takes a liberal view of his subject. This being so, he might, we think, have included the 'Golden Ass' of Apuleius, of which we have at our side translations by Thomas Taylor (1893, reissue of an edition of 1822) and Francis D. Byrne (1904). That of Adlington (1566) has been more than once reprinted; for instance, by Messrs. Bell & Sons at the Chiswick Press (1904). The charming episode of 'Cupid and Psyche,' extracted from the same source, is quite popular with publishers, the most elegant edition we have being that translated by Charles Stuttaford and illustrated by Jessie Mothersole (Nutt, 1903). Another classic romance which Mr. Baker has apparently forgotten is the 'Daphnis and Chloe' of Longus. BOOKSELLERS' CATALOGUES. THE number of Catalogues now before us shows that book-collectors are returning from their wanderings and again following their beloved pursuit. Mr. Thomas Baker still keeps us well supplied with divinity. His Catalogue 514 contains much to interest students and collectors. The first item is the Menologion Sanctorum Græcorum,' 3 vols., folio, 1727, 67. 158. The Emperor Basil Porphyrogenitus edited this Menologium, the MS. of which, said to be in his autograph, is preserved in the Vatican Library. Another interesting item is a nice copy of Missa Gothica seu Mozarabica,' small folio, 1770, 47. 10s. There is also under Trent a first edition of 'Canones et Decreta,' 1564, 37. 3s. A beautiful book of emblematical engravings is Castaniza's Christian Pilgrime,' 1652, 1. 5s. A curious and extremely scarce book is The Christian Sodality; or, Catholic Hive of Bees sucking the Honey of the Church Prayers from the Blossoms of the Word of God, blowne out of the Epistles and Gospels of the Divine Service throughout the Year, collected by the Puny Bee of all the Hive,' 1652, 17. 158. A copy of the Grimani Breviary, bound in red velvet, with the arms of Cardinal Grimani, is priced 20s. This contains the miniatures by Memling and other masters. Under Moravian we find sermons preached by Count Zinzendorf in Fetter Lane Chapel in 1742, 7s. 6d. Mr. G. Gregory, of Bath, issues a double catalogue, 179-80, which shows that he has still sets of Punch at low prices. There are also large assortments of works on Agriculture, Botany, Conchology, Ethnology, Natural History, &c., all under their respective headings, thus making them easy of reference. Mr. Gregory observes this plan in arranging his twentyfive rooms, each room being devoted to a special subject. There is a good list of miscellaneous works,. chiefly from the library of the late Rev. H. G. Tomkins. We note a first edition of Calvin's Thirteene Sermons,' 1579, 158.; Camden's Britannia,' 4 vols., folio, best edition, full russia, 1806, 37. 10s. Crabbe's Works, 8 vols., full vellum, 1834, 17. 48. Fielding, with essay by Leslie Stephen, 10 vols.,. 2. 188.; Strutt's 'Sports and Pastimes,' second edition, 1810, 168.; and Sir David Wilkie's Spanish and Oriental Sketches,' 2 vols., folio, 1843-7, 17. 158. 6 Messrs. Charles Higham & Son's List 462 contains. additional purchases. There are many commentaries, and a list under Wesley includes the 'Minutes of the Methodist Conferences, 1744-1905,' 48 vols., 2. 158. A copy of Perronet's poem The Mitre,' 1756, is marked very rare, 17. 18. Of this Dr. Grosart, in his article on Perronet in "The Dictionary of Hymnology,' writes: "This strangely overlooked satire is priceless as a reflex of contemporary ecclesiastical opinion......It roused John Wesley's hottest anger. He demanded its instant suppression; and it was suppressed." One small item is an echo of the past: John Cumming, D.D., 1832-79, In Memoriam,' printed for private circulation, 28. There is an envelope inserted containing. a four-page sermon-note in the Doctor's handwriting. 6 Mr. Hitchman sends from Bristol his Catalogue 51, which contains a very fine copy of Seebohm's British Birds,' 4 vols., newly bound in half-green morocco, 6l.; Lodge's 'Portraits,' 8 vols., 21. 28.; Lingard's England,' 10 vols., Nimmo, 1883, 21. 28. ; Hearne's Antiquarian Works, 31 vols., 67. 68.; Clarendon's Rebellion,' 8 vols., Clarendon Press, 1826,. 27. 5s.; English Topography,' a classified collection of the chief contents of The Gentleman's Magazine, 1731-1868, edited by G. L. Gomme, 13 vols., 27. 15s. ;, Hartshorne's 'Glass Drinking Vessels in England, 70 plates, royal 4to, 21. 28.; Burton's Arabian. Nights,' 12 vols., royal 8vo, 41. 48.; and Froude's England,' Library Edition, 12 vols., 5. 10s. Messrs. George Juckes & Co. send us from Bircollection of works on Dante, in English, Italian,. and German, 61 vols., 107. 10s. There is also a collection of works on South Africa, formed by Dr. Hime, late Medical Inspector of the Concentration Camps in the Orange River Colony and in Natal; many of the works contain newspaper cuttings. A collection of French novels, 89 vols., 1842-84, is 21. 2s.; and one of Italian and Spanish novels, 1870-1901, 48 vols., 20s. There is a long list under India, and another under Musical Works. The general portion contains many interesting items, of which we note two or three: Alken's Real Life in London,' Jones, 1822-3, 51. 5s.; Beaumont and Fletcher, folio, old calf, 1679, 21. 28.; Byron, with Life by Moore, 17 vols., 1832, 18s. 6d. (plates spotted); and Creevey Papers,' 2 vols., 9s. Messrs. S. Drayton & Sons, of Exeter, send us two Catalogues, 187 and 188. In the former are several black letter books. These include The Chronicle of Hardyng,' 1543, 41. 48.; and Holins-mingham their Catalogue 182. It opens with a hed, 1586, 3 vols. in 2 (title to vol. iii. in MS.), 107. 10s. There are a few fresh remainders. Among other items are Bewick's Quadrupeds, large paper, 1807, 17. 48.; first edition of The Masque of Anarchy,' Moxon, 1832, 18s.; Payne Collier's Shakespeare, 8 vols., 1844, 18s.; and Wright's 'Womankind in Western Europe,' 188. There are a large number of six-shilling novels offered at a shilling each. No. 188 is devoted to Modern Theology. We note a set of 'The Ante-Nicene Christian Library,' 24 vols., 27. 10s.; The Speaker's Commentary,' 13 vols., 21. 15s.; Liddon's Works, 11. 108.; 'Nicene and PostNicene Fathers of the Christian Church,' 28 vols., 4to, 10/. 10s.; Neale and Littledale's 'Commentary on the Psalms, 4 vols., 18s.; Creighton's History of the Papacy,' 6 vols., 17. 18.; and Robertson's 'SixtyFour Sermons,' 3 vols best edition, 68. There are also works under Newman, Trench, Maurice, Pusey, and Lightfoot. · Messrs. W. N. Pitcher & Co., of Manchester, have in their List 149 a good general assortment. We note a few items: Allibone, 1902, 37. 15s.; Balzac, 22 vols., 51.; Bryan's Painters,' 5 vols., 1903-5, 57. 58.; Carlyle, edited by H. D. Traill, 30 vols., half-calf, 91.5s.; The Dialect Dictionary,' 6 vols., The Encyclopædia 4to, 10.; Times issue of Britannica, 14. (cost 351.); Foster's Miniature Painters,' 31. 10s.; Goethe's Works, illustrated Library Edition, 14 vols., 67. 6s.; Index Library,' 58 parts, 4. 10s.; Kipling's Works, complete, 21 vols., 97. 10s.; Lecky's Complete Works, 19 vols., half-morocco, 6l. 15s.; Morris's Works, Kelmscott Press, 8 vols., as new, 77.; the Times issue of Punch, with bookcase, 25 vols., 107. (cost net cash 231.); and Thackeray, original Library Edition, 24 vols., halfmorocco, 137. 10s. We have also Catalogue 150 from Messrs. Pitcher. This contains a fine copy of Gillray from the original plates, also the volume of suppressed plates, 3 vols., 1849-51, 77. 78. ; and an original set of Punch, 171. 10s. Under Cruikshank are 49 drawings prepared to illustrate an intended, autoGuillim's Heraldry,' 1724, biography, 17. 58. folio, calf, is 41. 10s.; Burke's Encyclopædia of Heraldry,' 1844, 17. 8s.; his Extinct and Dormant Baronetcies,' 1844, 17. 15s.; Burney's History of Hood's Poems,' also Wit and Music,' 31.; Humour, first editions, 3 vols., Moxon, 1842, 1. 48.; the first edition of Thackeray's 'Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond,' 9 plates, square 12mo, original cloth, 1849, 57.; and Waugh's Works, illustrated by Caldecott and other artists, 11 vols., imperial 8vo, 1881-3, 47. 10s. The subjects include Lancashire Sketches,' 'Factory Folks during the Cotton Famine,' 'Irish Sketches,' &c. Bishop Wordsworth's Greece,' first edition, 1839, is 148. There are many interesting items under Manchester and Yorkshire. Mr. Albert Sutton also sends from Manchester his Catalogue 154, devoted to Military Literature and a few Naval Books. There are several historical records of regiments, and Army Lists of 1794, 1815, and other dates. The books take a wide rauge, and carry us from Dettingen, the siege of Gibraltar, the Peninsular War, Waterloo, and the Crimea, to the Sudan campaign of 1898 and the South African War. A set of The Illustrated London News, 1842-98, in publishers' cloth, price 9., of course contains illustrations of all recent wars. Messrs. Henry Young & Sons, of Liverpool, have in their Catalogue CCCLXXXIV. interesting Liverpool items, which include a reprint of the first Liverpool directory, 1766, 38. 6d. Among American entries are Griswold's Republican Court,' New York, 1855, 31. 3s.; and Cooper and Jardine's two works, 1795, 27. 15s. Under Architecture is Parker's 'Glossary,' 3 vols., 1845, 41. 48. General works include a fine set of Beaumont and Fletcher, memoir by Dyce, 11 vols., full calf by Bedford, Moxon, 1843-6, 167. 168.; the 1862-3 edition of De Quincey, half-calf, 51. 5s.; Ben Jonson's Works, 9 vols., fine tall set, 1816, 87. 10s.; Macaulay's England,' 5 vols., calf, 1850-61, 37. 158.; Ruskin's Modern Painters," 6 vols., blue calf, 1892, 61. 6s. ; and Douglas's Peerage of Scotland,' also the Baronage,' 3 vols., very scarce, 81. 88. Among other items we find illuminated MSS. on vellum; portraits of the Tudor period, engraved on copper in stipple-point by Bartolozzi, and printed in colours in facsimile of Holbein's original drawings; and books of Scottish views. Under Rowlandson are first editions. A complete set of Pennant's Works, 27 vols. in 22, full red morocco, is 251. Pageants include Sandford's LORD ALDENHAM.-By the death yesterday week of Henry, Hucks Gibbs, first Baron Aldenham, N. & Q.' probably loses its oldest contributor, a query signed "Henry H. Gibbs" appearing at 1's. vii. 235 (5 March, 1853). To the same volume (p. 586) he sent a reply on detached belfry towers, thus early indicating his interest in church archi N. & Q.,' the General Index to the Ninth Series enumerating a long list of articles from his pen. It may be noted as a coincidence that the first volume for the present year, like the volume which introduced his name to the readers of N. & Q.,' contained a query and a reply from him. tecture. He remained faithful to his love for 66 The Daily Telegraph of the 14th inst. thus referred to his town house, the name of which he often appended to his communications in N. & Q.': Lord Aldenham's town house, St. Dunstan's, in Regent's Park, was a famous dwelling. It is the best of those 'villas' that were built between the inner and outer circle when the park was laid out. The famous Marquis of Hertford secured it, and it was the scene of magnificent entertainments. The name St. Dunstan's was derived from the bell of St. Dunstan's Church, in Fleet Street, which, when the church was pulled down in 1830, Lord Hertford bought. On this bell two life-size savage figures struck the hour. Lord Aldenham bought the house in 1856. Among his many reminiscences Lord Aldenham could recall these figures, while they were still an object of popular wonderment in Fleet Street." Notices to Correspondents. We must call special attention to the following notices : ON all communications must be written the name and address of the sender, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. WE cannot undertake to answer queries privately, nor can we advise correspondents as to the value of old books and other objects or as to the means of disposing of them. To secure insertion of communications correspondents must observe the following rules. 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