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Página 67 - What is the difference between six dozen dozen, and half a dozen dozen ? Ans.
Página 308 - A beautiful and captivating volume. The well-known Paris house, Firmin Didot, a few years since produced a miniature edition of these exquisite designs by photography, and sold a large number at £2 per copy. The .Designs have been universally admired by both artists and poets.
Página 305 - Jennings' (Hargrave) The Rosicrucians: Their Rites and Mysteries. With Chapters on the Ancient Fire and Serpent Worshippers, and Explanations of the Mystic Symbols represented in the Monuments and Talismans of the Primeval Philosophers.
Página 299 - Anecdotes seem to have poured in upon the author from all quarters. . . Turn where we will through these 370 pleasant pages, something worth reading is sure to meet the eye." — The Standard. Also Published : THE "BEST EDITION" of the above Work, illustrated by Photographic Frontispiece of " Dickens as Captain Bobadil,
Página 302 - The object of this Work is to give both sides of the Story. The Artist has gone over the entire ground of Continental and English Caricatures for the last quarter of a century, and a very interesting book is the result.
Página 305 - ATTENTION, from the fact that it is the only correct one that has 'been, printed since the time of Defoe. By the kindness of Mr. Lee a copy of the rare and valuable original, in...
Página 299 - Charles Dickens— The Story of his Life. By the Author of
Página 241 - Oh, yes, I know the muffin man, Oh, yes, I know the muffin man, Oh, yes, I know the muffin man, Who lives in Cwumpet* Lane.
Página 270 - The mode of making these coral ornaments is, of course, very simple ; otherwise it would not find a place in this book : RECEIPT. To two drachms of fine vermilion, add one ounce of clear resin, and melt them together ; paint the object with this mixture while hot, and then hold it over a gentle fire till it is perfectly covered and smooth. To make sprays of coral you should procure some twigs of thorn ; peel and dry, before painting with the varnish.

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