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BRYCE'S DIAMOND DICTIONARY. The SMALLEST English Dictionary in the World, in readable type, contains about 15,000 words. 900 pages. Size 1 by 1 by inch, cloth, Is., lambskin, Is. 6d. net; Stewart tartan silk, 2s. 3d. net.

By the omission of some words which can hardly be supposed either in spelling or meaning to offer any difficulty to people likely to consult a Dictionary, space has been found for a considerable number of puzzling words occurring in the scientific and other highest literature of our time.

BRYCE'S KNOWLEDGE
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English Dictionary.

Atlas of the World.

Gazetteer of the World.

IN A NUT

Book of General Information

1126 pages, crown 32mo.

Leather, 2s. 8d. net.

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Size, 3 by 2 by 1 inch.
Extra finished, gilt edges, 3s. 6d.

Cloth, 2s. 3d. Limp

"The tiny volume... tells you how to read the gas meter; the real names of famous writers who have used a pseudonym or nom de guerre; indeed it tells you something about everything which you are likely to want in everyday life, and it should prove a valuable assistant at the desk. To students, writers, and business people this handy little reference book will be a m ne of useful and usable knowledge."-St. James' Budget.

BRYCE'S PEARL ENGLISH DICTIONARY. Comprising, besides the ordinary and newest words in the language, short explanations of a large number of Scientific, Philosophical, and Literary terms. 384 pages. Crown 32mo. Limp Leather or Silk Tartan, Is.

"One of the handiest little works of its class we have seen; contains a wonderful amount of information "-The Rock. "It may seem incredible that a volume that can be carried in an ordinary waistcoat pocket can claim to be called a dictionary of the English language. Yet this marvel has been achieved by the publishers of the work now before us "-Northern Chronicle.

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BRYCE'S PEARL GAZETTEER OF THE WORLD. Comprising the most recent Statistical Information and notices of the chief Historical Events associated with the places named, also the last CENSUS. Crown 32m0, cloth, Is. 3d. ; limp leather

25.

"Every effort has been used to get the newest information about the places mentioned, and no pains has been spared to produce a neat, handy, useful, and reliable book of reference"-From the Preface.

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BRYCE'S PENNY ENGLISH DICTIONARY. 128 pages, crown 16m0. About 15,000 Words and their Meanings, printed in clear Pearl Type. In paper cover, One Penny; cloth cover, Twopence. Comprising, besides the Ordinary and Newest Words in the Language, Short Explanations of a large number of Scientific, Philosophical, Literary, and Technical Terms.

The Times says of this Dictionary that "It is neither inadequate nor inaccurate."

1,000,000 of the various Editions of this Dictionary have been sold.

BRYCE'S PENNY SERIES OF WORTHY BOOKS. Crown 8vo, printed in clear type, and bound in tasteful cover, about 48 pages each.

1. Blessed be Drudgery. By W. C. GANNETT, with Preface by the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN.

2. Faithfulness. By JENKIN LLOYD JONES, with Preface by the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN.

3. Golden Thoughts from the Imitation of Christ. By THOMAS À KEMPIS. Selected by T. M. LINDSAY, D.D.

4. Our Home Beyond the Tide, and Kindred Poems. Compiled by ELLEN E. MILES.

"It will become, if we are not mistaken, a popular favourite. This little volume of sacred poetry is of its kind a perfect gem."-Christian News.

5. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread. Being Thoughts on the Lord's Prayer. Translated from the German of Alban Stolz, by M. A. C. With Preface by Rev. ANDREW MELVILLE, Edinburgh.

"This is taken from a work of Alban Stolz, in which he expounds in a familiar style each petition of the Lord's Prayer. With rare power and effect he brings home to heart and conscience the real meaning of uttering such a prayer as 'Give us this day our daily bread.'"-Preface.

6. A Ministering Angel; and How to Become One. By the late Rev. J. HILES HITCHENS, D.D. Dedicated, by permission, to the Duchess of Fife.

"It is full of good advice, and should be read by every young lady."-Manchester Examiner. "Full of solid advice for daughters, sisters, young wives, and mothers, and the young woman's friend."-Scotsman.

7. Our Father. Being Thoughts on the Lord's Prayer. Translated from the German by M. A. Č.

8. The Great Pyramid of Geezeh in Egypt. Considered with reference to Prophecy, History, Science, and Theology. By the late Colonel H. W. J. SENIOR (Indian Staff Corps).

9. Britain's Imperial Destiny.

In fulfilment of the Abrahamic

Covenant. By the Rev. J. IDRISYN JONES.

10. The Bible's Astronomical Chronology versus Evolution and the Higher Criticism. By T. B. DIMBLEBY.

Nos. 1 to 6 bound in one vol. Cloth is. 3d.

BRYCE'S THUMB ENGLISH DICTIONARY. Comprising, besides the ordinary and newest words in the language, short explanations of a large number of Scientific, Philosophical, and Literary terms. Contains about 15,000 words in 772 pages of clear pearl type, weighs 1 ounces, goes by book post for one halfpenny, or by letter post for 1d. Cloth, Is. 3d.; tartan binding, 1s. 3d.; limp feather, 2s.; yapped leather, 2s.; Fr. mor. padded, 2s. 6d.

"Certainly a marvel of minute compactness, and within its narrow limits not inadequate or inaccurate."-The Times.

BRYCE'S THUMB DIARY and PROVERB BOOK. Suitable for any year; also suitable for a Birthday Book. Each day having as a heading a Proverb and some event of note happening on said day. Also a short sketch of the life of Tom Thumb. Crown 64mo, cloth, 6d. ; tartan, Is.; limp leather, Is.

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"A distinctly novel production. It should give interest as well as amusement in the family circle "-Weekly Citizen. "A unique little publication, Y and will find much favour"-Evening Times.

THE SMALLEST BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER IN THE WORLD.

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England: Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches. (Omitting the Calendar, Form of Prayer to be used at Sea, Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, Articles of Religion.) 768 pages. Size, 1x 14 inches. Printed on the Thinnest Oxford India Paper. As the principal parts are in readable type the Book is issued with and without Magnifying Glass.

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3s. 6d. 4. Morocco Limp, Round Corners, 3s. 6d. BRYCE'S THUMB AUTOGRAPH BOOK. With Gems of Thought from Classical Authors. By AIMEE WILSON. With this little book in your pocket, you may get many an Autograph not otherwise to be had. Crown 64mo, cloth, 6d.; tartan, Is.; limp leather, Is.

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"Contains on each page most choicely selected and very suggestive gems
of thought from ancient and modern classical authors"-Brechin Advertiser.
"Prettily got up, has dates and mottoes for every day in the year, and is sure
to be popular among those who desire to preserve the autographs of their LAS
friends" Herald.

BRYCE'S THUMB BIRTHDAY TEXT-BOOK.
With Short Verses from the Bible for every day in the year.
With this little book in your pocket you may get many an
Autograph not otherwise to be had. Crown 64mo, cloth, 6d.;
tartan, Is.; limp leather, Is.

"It is prettily bound and a novelty"-The Rock. "Neatly got up, clearly printed, and attractively bound. Altogether the most remarkable as to size and utility of the many precious bijou books issued "-Brechin Advertiser. "Enriched with short verses from the Bible, and has a special mission to fulfil. Can be easily carried in one's pocket "-Christian Leader. BRYCE'S THUMB CONFESSION BOOK. For recording the Thoughts, Opinions, Likings, and Tastes of one's friends, as also their Autographs. Printed on tinted paper, with 15 Illustrations of Scenery-Oban, Tarbert, Lochfyne, Inveraray, Ben Nevis, Staffa, Iona, Rothesay, Dunolly Castle, Dunstaffnage Castle, Strome Ferry, Loch Maree, Fall of Foyers, Loch Awe, Balachulish, and Glencoe. Cloth, 6d.; tartan, Is.; limp leather, Is.

"Should give interest and amusement in the family circle"-Weekly Citizen. BRYCE'S THUMB BOOK OF BIBLE PROMISES. For every day in the year, each page contains a Bible Promise printed in large type. This book is very suitable for anyone with impaired eyesight or for invalids; being very light can easily be held in the hand when other books would be too heavy. Crown 64mo, cloth, 6d.; tartan, Is. ; limp leather, Is. "As it can be easily slipped into the vest pocket, it is admirably suited for carrying about with one"-Christian News. A collection of Bible promises makes a timely addition to the 'Thumb' Series "-The Rock.

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BRYCE'S SMALLEST ENGLISH DICTION-
ARY IN THE WORLD. Contains about 15,000
words. Comprising, besides the ordinary and newest
Words in the Language, short explanations of a large
number of Scientific, Philosophical, Literary, and Tech-
nical Terms. Bound in leather and enclosed in Metal
Case with Magnifying Glass, Is. 3d.; tartan case, Is. 6d.;
yapped leather case, 2s. ; gilt or silvered Locket, 2s. 6d. ;
Do., engraved, 3s. 6d. ; solid silver, 7s. 6d.
BURNS' POETICAL WORKS. Ready Reference Edition.
With Memoir. Complete Index, combining titles and first
lines and Glossary. 440 pages, crown 8vo., paper boards with
shepherd tartan plaid wrapper, 7s. 6d. ; full lambskin and
plaid wrapper, 10s. 6d. ; Stewart tartan silk, 7s. 6d. net.

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"The feature of the volume, however par excellence, is a useful ready. reference index, which combines titles with first lines. In cases where the title of a song or short piece of verse is taken from the first line generally the first line only is given. Titles are in capitals, first lines in small letters, and first lines of choruses in italics. The index will undoubtedly be found of great use."-Glasgow Herald.

BURNS' POETICAL WORKS. Stanley Edition.

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BURNS' SONGS. With Glossary and complete Index. Crown 32mo, in tartan or white enamelled card binding, Is. ; full leather, gilt edges, and enclosed in transparent case, Is. 3d. Also crown 8vo, silk tartan, 2s. 6d. net.

BURNS' POEMS. With Glossary and complete Index. Crown 32mo, in tartan or white enamelled card binding, Is. ; full leather, gilt edges, and enclosed in transparent case, Is. 3d. Also crown 8vo, silk tartan, 2s. 6d. net.

BURNS' AULD LANG SYNE AND OTHER SONGS. With Original Illustrations by C. MOORE SMITH. Crown 16mo, Stewart tartan silk binding, 3s. 6d. net.

BURNS' POETICAL WORKS. Stanley

Edition. With 6 illustrations. In 6 volumes.
Crown 32m0, cloth binding and wood "Thumb"
case, 5s.; leather binding and wood "Thumb"
case, 7s.; cloth binding and white wood or tartan
case, 7s. 6d. This edition, in one volume on
thin paper, Mr. Stanley carried with him in his
wanderings through Darkest Africa.
In larger

case, with Scott's Poems, 6 vols, 12s. 6d.
BURNS' TAM O' SHANTER. A reduced facsimile
of the original manuscript in the Kilmarnock Museum,
with rendering into English by ISABELLA K. GOUGH.
With eight illustrations by THOMAS FAED.
16mo, parchment cover, Is. ; tartan, Is. 6d. ; chamois
leather, Is. 8d. net.

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"Translator, artist, and printer are alike deserving of the greatest praise for giving us 'Tam o''Shanter '-perhaps Burns' greatest poemin such an attractive and interesting form. Members of Burns Clubs throughout the world will doubtless be anxious for a copy, which, after all, only costs one shilling."-Ayr Observer.

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CABINET BIRTHDAY BOOK. 256 pages. Printed in
Sepia. With 5 Illustrations and 128 Drawings of Natural Grasses.
Crown 16mo, illustrated, cloth, plain edges, Is.; gilt, Is. 6d.;
tartan, Is. 6d. ; limp leather, 2s. 6d.

"On the margins of each page are engravings of natural grasses, and will enable young people to become learned respecting the different kinds of grass, and we would also say a word in praise of the illustrations"-Dundee Advertiser. "All the pages are decorated with sepia drawings of grasses; the engravings and mottoes are good"-Bradford Observer.

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CARRICK, Rev. J. C. The Ancient Abbeys of Scotland. Illustrated. Crown 32mo, silk tartan binding, Is.

CARRICK, Rev. J. C. The Ancient Cathedrals of Scotland. Illustrated. Crown 32mo, silk tartan binding, Is.

CARRICK, Rev. J. C. Story of Scott and the
Land of Scott. With Six Illustrations by CAMERON.
Crown 32mo, white enamelled card or tartan binding, Is.
CARRICK, Rev. J. C. Story of Burns and the
Land of Burns. With Six Illustrations by CAMERON.
Crown 32m0, white enamelled card or tartan binding, Is.

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CARRICK, Rev. J. C. Story of John Knox and the Land of Knox. Illustrated. Crown 32mo, tartan ACTUAL SIŽEJİK 24% binding. IS.

CHAMOIS LEATHER SERIES, overlapping edges, 1s. 8d. net.

Tam o' Shanter; A Tale.

By ROBERT BURNS.

Reduced facsimile of Original Manuscript with rendering into English by ISABELLA GOUGH, and eight illustrations by THOMAS FAED.

The Club; or a Grey Cap for a Green Head, in a Dialogue between a Father and Son. With illustrations. By JAMES PUCKLE, N.P. 1723.

Echoes from the Tin Trumpet; or Heads and Tales for the Wise and Waggish. By HORACE SMITH. Compiled by JOHN INGRAM. Similitudes; Like likes Like. Compiled by B. S., Sydenham.

Warwick's Spare Minutes; or Resolved Meditations, and Premeditated Resolutions. By ARTHUR WARWICK.

1637.

"A special booklet, bound in wash-leather, with strings to tie it up; an imitation of the very oldest style. It would make a pretty present to a thoughtful friend, and the small cost puts it within the reach of the many "-Sword and Trowel. "A cheap reprint, in antique basil cover, with uncut edges, of a charming old work"-Liverpool Mercury. It is full of quaintly expressed wisdom, and the antiquity of the contents is well matched with the antique style of binding. Altogether a choice pocket companion"-Footsteps of Truth. "The publishers, who are widely and favourably known for their dainty publications, have taken not a little trouble with the get-up of these volumes, and they are to be congratulated on the result. They will make very choice and quaint gifts"-Brechin Advertiser. "Pretty little volumes, with red lines and rough edges, and an imitation of the original curious leather covers"-Kilmarnock Standard.

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