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SOME PRESS OPINIONS

The Times. — "Another series of little art monographs which is as attractive in format as any."

The Standard. — "This nicely printed little volume contains reproductions of some of the more famous Bartolozzi prints, together with a list of most of the important ones."

Morning Post. — "The Langham Series: The first volume, 'Bartolozzi and his Pupils in England,' by Mr. Selwyn Brinton, is an excellent summary of a subject most popular at the present time. It should prove a great boon to the collector."

Pall Mall Gazette. — "Mr. Brinton is himself a collector and knows his subject thoroughly, The volume is illustrated, and should make an appeal to all interested tn the art of engraving."

Westminster Gazette. — "Bartolozzi, by Selwyn Brinton (A, Siegle), is the first of what promises to prove a series of very dainty tittle monographs on artistic subjects. .... Mr. Selwyn Brinton, whose excellent volumes on the Italian Renaissance and Correggio will be known to many readers, writes of his subject with admirable knowledge and discrimination; and to all who would learn more of Bartolozzi and his work, his brightly written pages, which are embellished by many dainty illustrations, may be cordially commended."

Academy and Literature. — "Bartolozzi and his Pupils in England." "In this delightful little book we have a most excellent collection of prints from the master ... We have in complete, cheap, convenient form, well indexed and nicely printed what may prove a guide."

Scotsman. — "There ts undoubtedly a considerable body of collectors of Bartolozzi's works in this country, and this little book should serve as a handbook for such persons."

Birmingham Daily Post. — "The first volume of the series, 'Bartolozzi and his Pupils in England,' is full of information to the lovers af specimens of the engravers' art."

The Observer.—"Well produced and written by acknowledged authorities, these new little books will probably find a ready welcome."

The Sheffield Independent. — "Mr. Brinton presents us with a wholly sympathetic and adequate study of Bartolozzi's work."

Irish Times (Dublin). — "'Bartolozzi and his Pupils in England' is a charming little book dealing with the life of the famous engraver. Mr. Brinton writes with a thorough knowledge of his subject."