NEW AND RARE PORTRAITS, JUST PUBLISHED BY J. SABIN & SONS, 84 NASSAU ST., N. Y. The number of proof impressions being STRICTLY LIMITED, an early appli cation is recommended. MARK LEMON, late editor of "Punch," in the character of "Falstaff." Engraved on copper from a drawing by John Tenniel. 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $1.00; 8vo, plain impression, 50 cents. MRS. GARRICK, at the age of 97. From a very scarce etching by George and Robert Cruikshank. 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $2, 8vo, plain impression, $1. "Cruikshank etched a picture of her (MRS. GARRICK) in her old age, which has become so scarce that I have not been able to discover a copy."-Fitzgerald's Life of David Garrick. SAMUEL ROGERS, the "Poet-Banker." Etat 81, from a sketch taken at the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1844. 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $1.00. THOMAS DOGGET, Comedian. From a rare contemporary print. 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $1.00. Thomas Dogget was one of the by-gone actors of celebrity whose portraits are now so rare. On his retirement from the stage in 1712, he appears to have taken a considerable interest in athletic sports. He was the originator of the famous Dogget's Coat and Badge" (apparently the first prize offered for competition for rowers), which is to this day annually contended for on the river Thames. RICHARD BUSBY, Head Master of Westminster School. From a scarce print. 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $1.00; 8vo, plain impression, 50 cents. THOMAS BETTERTON, famous Actor. From a scarce print. 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $1.00; 8vo, plain impression, 50 cents. FRANCIS MAHONEY, ("Father Prout"). 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $1.00; 8vo, plain impression, 75 cents. JAMES SPILLER, famous Actor. From a rare contemporary print. 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $1.00. The Rev. JOHN HENLEY ("Orator Henley "). From an original drawing by Hogarth 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $1.00; 8vo, plain impression, 50 cents. Mr. JOSEPH GRIMALDI, celebrated Clown. From a sketch by Cruikshank. 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only) $1.00; 8vo, plain impression, 50 cents. MOSES KEAN. From a very rare contemporary print. 4to, 30 impressions only, $3.00. Moses Kean was the uncle of the famous tragedian, Edmund Kean. The original from which this engraving was produced is now so rare that it is practically unobtainable for American collectors. We have had an order for an impression in London for more than three years, but have not been able to find a single one for sale. CHARLES DICKENS, as he appeared during his last reading ("Christmas Carol") at St. James' Hall, March 15th, 1870. 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), $1.00; 8vo, plain impression, 50 cents. PETER CUNNINGHAM, author of "The Story of Nell Gwyn," "London Past and Present," etc., now engraved on copper for the first time from a photograph by Curdall, 4to, proof on India paper (100 impressions only), 1.00; 8vo, plain impression, 50 cents. ENGRAVINGS EXTRAORDINARY. JUST RECEIVED FROM EUROPE. Choice Specimens of Engravings by Porporati, Wille, Richomme, Desnoyers, Massard, Hollar, Wollett, Sharp, Bartolozzi, Goltzius, Durer, Rembrandt, Toschi, Longhi, Raphael Morghen, etc., etc.-Magnificent Collection of Theatrical Portraits in Mezzotinto.-Engravings after Turner in proof states.-Scarce American and other Portraits.-Book Illustrations in infinite variety.-Raphael Morghen's "Last Supper," after Da Vinci.-Raphael Morghen's "Four Poets.”—“Leda au Bain," Porporati.-"La Coucher," Porporati.-"Leda," after Da Vinci.—" Galatea," by Richomme.-Raphael's "Adam and Eve," by Richomme.-"Jupiter and Antiope," by Richomme.-"Homère," by Massard.-"Belisàire," by Desnoyers, and several other fine pieces by this master." Instruction Paternelle," by Wille."Death of Marc Antony," by Wille." The Travelling Musicians," by Visscher.'Venus and Adonis," by Toschi.-" Albert Durer," by Forster:-A Set of Apostles, 14 pieces, by Goltzius.-"The Passion," 12 pieces, by Goltzius.-Several pieces by Wollett." Triump de la Mort," by De Bry.-Several pieces by G. Peucz, Durer, Rembrandt, Wierix, Callot, Beham, Aldegrever, etc.-Raphael's "Adam and Eve," by Richomme.-Raphael's "Vierge au Donatoire," by Desnoyers.Raphael's "Vierge aux Camelias," by Desnoyers.-" Raphael's "Vierge a la Chaise," by Muller.-Corregio's "Magdalen," by Longhi, and an infinite variety of other Prints too numerous to particularize. 7. SABIN & SONS, 84 Nassau Street, N. Y. WASHINGTON. J. SABIN & SONS have for sale the balance of the edition (30 impressions only left) of Cogniet's famous full-length portrait of General Washington. This is without doubt the finest engraved portrait of George Washington ever produced. It was painted in 1836 by Leo Cogniet, from Stuart's head of Washington, in the Boston Athenæum, and Washington's military uniform now in the possession of the same Institution. It was engraved on Steel by Langier (who was three years completing the work) in pure line, and a limited number of impressions published by subscription in 1839, when the plate was destroyed. Size of print 36 x 28 inches, brilliant impressions on India paper. Originally published at $10.00, offered at $5.00 for a short time only. BANGS, MERWIN & CO., NEAR BOND STREET, 656 BROADWAY, New York. WE ARE HOLDING FREQUENT SALES OF LIBRARIES, BOOKS, NEW AND OLD, ENGRAVINGS, AUTOGRAPHS, COINS, AND LITERARY PROPERTY OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. For the disposal of which, our long experience, extensive BANGS, MERWIN & CO. JUST ISSUED THE FOLLOWING NEW PORTRAITS OF THE LATE EMINENT ACTOR W. C. MACREADY, 8vo, finely Engraved on Steel, by C. H. Jeens, price $1, the set of four. Ætat 28, in the character of Henry IV, after Jackson. ALSO, NOW READY. A NEW PORTRAIT OF DOUGLAS JERROLD. Engraved by W. H. Mote, from the Bust by E. H. Bailey, R. A. 8vo, price 50 cents. 7. SABIN & SONS, 84 Nassau St., New York, 14 York St., Covent Garden, London, W. C. BIBLIOPOLIST. A Literary Register and Repository of Notes and "What was scattered in many volumes, and observed at several times by eye-witnesses, with no cursory pains I laid together to save the reader a far longer travail of wandering through so many deserted authors. The essay, such as it is, was thought by some who knew of it, not amiss to be published; that so many things remarkable, dispersed before, now brought under one view, might not hazard to be otherwise lost, nor the labor lost of collecting them."-Milton, Preface to Brief History of Moscovia," 1732. Vol. 7. NEW YORK, DECEMBER, 1875 No. 78. Annual Subscription-One Dollar and Twenty-five Cents, inclusive of prepaid postage. Single numbers, issued Bi-Monthly:-Twenty-five Cents each. 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