ble Books
of Designs ever published in England._

A NEW BOOKE OF DRAWINGS OF IRONWORKE.--Invented and Desined by JOHN
TIJOU. Containing severall sortes of Iron Worke, as Gates,
Frontispieces, Balconies, Staircases, Pannells, &c., of which the most
part hath been wrought at the Royall Building of Hampton Court, &c. ALL
FOR THE USE OF THEM THAT WORKE IRON IN PERFECTION AND WITH ART. (Sold by
the author in London, 1693.) Containing 20 folio Plates. With
Introductory Note and Descriptions of the Plates by J. STARKIE GARDNER.
Folio, bound in boards, old style, price 25_s._ net.

Only 150 copies were printed for England, and very few now remain. An
original copy is priced at L48 by Mr. Quaritch, the renowned bookseller.

JAPANESE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF DESIGN.

BOOK I.--Containing over 1,500 engraved curios, and most ingenious
Geometric Patterns of Circles, Medallions, &c., comprising Conventional
Details of Plants, Flowers, Leaves, Petals, also Birds, Fans, Animals,
Key Patterns, &c., &c. Oblong 12mo, fancy covers, price 2_s._ net.

BOOK II.--Containing over 600 most original and effective Designs for
Diaper Ornament, giving the base lines to the design, also artistic
Miniature Picturesque Sketches. Oblong 12mo, price 2_s._ net.

These books exhibit the varied charm and originality of conception of
Japanese Ornament, and form an inexhaustible field of design.

A DELIGHTFUL SERIES OF STUDIES OF BIRDS, IN MOST CHARACTERISTIC AND
LIFE-LIKE ATTITUDES, SURROUNDED WITH APPROPRIATE FOLIAGE AND
FLOWERS.--By the celebrated Japanese Artist, BAIREI KONO. In three
Books, 8vo, each containing 36 pages of highly artistic and decorative
Illustrations, printed in tints. Bound in fancy paper covers, price
10_s._ net.

"In attitude and gesture and expression, these Birds, whether
perching or soaring, swooping or brooding, are
admirable."--_Magazine of Art._

A NEW SERIES OF BIRD AND FLOWER STUDIES. BY WATANABE SIETEI, the
acknowledged leading living Artist in Japan. In 3 Books, containing
numerous exceedingly Artistic Sketches in various tints, 8vo, fancy
covers. Price 10_s._ net.

ARTISTS' SKETCH BOOKS.--A SERIES OF FIVE VOLUMES.--Vol. I.: Birds,
Flowers, and Plants, drawn in a Decorative Spirit. Vol. II.: Sketches of
Insects, Plants, &c., drawn for Designers. Vol. III.: Drawings of Fishes
and Marine Animals. Vol. IV.: Natural Scenery, Landscapes, &c. Vol. V.:
Scenes from Japanese Life, &c. 8vo, fancy covers. 7_s.