Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-12-02
H0LIDIY BOOKS.

The great Publishing House of LEE &
/ SHEPARD, Il Franklin street, Boston, has
issued its Fall Catalogue, pernsal of which
we commend to Desler- in Books and to all
Others who would supply themselves with
publications especially suited to the Hoii-
day season approaching. The firm is one
of the most cRterprising, generous, reliable,
and every way reputable in the country,
aud its publications the very best, printed
in superb style, upon the best psper, and
are exquisitely illustrated and bound. We
mention few of them:
An original series Of Illustrated Hymns
and Songs, favorite ANIMALS, among which
are "Ring Out, Wild Bells" by Tennyson,
fully illustrated from designs by Miss L. D..
Hump rcy; THAT Glorious Song Of Old, -
by Edmund Hamilton Sears, full page Illus
trations By Alfred Fredericks; "Ncarcr, Ny
God. to Thee" "'Oh. Why Should the SIR
it Of fMor;al be Proud?' Abide with Nc"
"Home. Sweet Home" Crock of Ages, y
"The Breaking Waves Dashed High, y" He
Giveth His Beloved sleep" These are
/ fanltless in letter-press, on heavy, rich and
/ fnely-tinted paper, with exquisite binding
and illuminated covers. These essentials
combine to make a series of irres DE- }are
worthy of the acceptance of princess, or
the attention ofthc wisest and most power
ful. vet within the reach of every one who
prizes good books SIS aiiiong the necessities
of life. We do not know which TO commend
mos, in the publishers, their wise choice in
the selection Of poems for the series, OF the
handsome and attractive gasb inwhich they
have sent them forth to the public. Ger
tainly 1t Is rot going beyond the bounds OF
truth. when we say that the poems and
hymns themselves are among the sweetest
and purest known 10 our language and the
| Illustrations which embellish each page
bring ont the sentiments in an impressive
and touching manner.
The Ballad of the Year. "Cnricy Must
/ Not Ring Tonight" by Rosa Hartwick
thorpe, with Illustrations by f. T. Merrill
and +. II. Garrett, is remarkable Poem
which has been copied Ear and wide, trans
lated into several foreign languages, SET to
music. produced in tabeauy,. and acted III
charsdes. All the salient points have been
effectively reproduced by the artists in their
pictures. and TIE result is IN elegant pre-
sensation book. Uniform with it are Han
nah Jane" Nasty, and "Thc VagabonGs
hy Trowbridge, illustrated by Dsrley. A
holiday books these are gems in series
which, for artistic elegance, stand unequal
ID in popular gift-book making.
The Golden Floral Novelty IS a series EN-
bracing Ring Out, wild Bells" Nearer
Ny God, to Thee" aud others each inricl
and nov dress, with heavily fringed, beau
tiful coyer-designs in gold and colors. The
mos, chaste. elegant and unique Holiday
Birthday, Wedding and Easter Souvenirs
ever published. Put up in neat box, each
volume iwith a protector. Sold separately
Our Little Ones second series, t3J,0Ot
Of first series soldj edited by Oliver Optic
$50 illustrations by eminent American ar.
lists; illuminated coyers.Sl,75; cloth, black
and gold $3.50. Contents entirely original
the s,orie, such as children love, full Of ac-
ton, bright and graphic, beautiful end II
nique ornsmontation.
"The Wonderful City of Toxic" 1863 j.
lustration,, cover in gold and colors. An
Neutrality-suspicious. of japanese customs
and curious sights.
Among the publications are books Of His-
tory, Biography, Adventure, &c.-a list and
brief note Of which would Gil our columns.
send for Catalogue, and make your selec-
ton. for this season Of giil making.