these syllables, and if we estimate that a fifth of them represent coill, a wood, there remain about 2700 whose first syllable is derived from cill." This statement is well worthy of a serious consideration before accepting the conclusion of A. H.," and when it is known that Mr. Joyce is one of the highest living authorities we have on the origin of Irish local names, some of your readers may have some hesitation in placing him in the background; they will, at least, be glad to see "A. H.'s" facts proving Kil" to be "Highland-Scottish." Your correspondent will, I am sure, pardon me for asking him to favour me with his facts. "KYRMRY." NOTES ON PUBLIC SALES. VALUABLE BOOKS. THE following were the more important works sold on the 30th ult., at Messrs. Puttick and Simpson's, in Leicester Square: Lots 325-6. Library of Anglo-Catholic Theology, comprising the works of Andrewes, Beveridge, Bramhall, Bull, Cosin, Crakenthorp, Frank Forbes, Gunning, Hammond, Hickes, Johnson, Laud, L'Estrange, Marshall, Nicholson, Overall, Pearson, Thorndike, and Wilson, 87 vols., 8vo, cloth, a complete set; and Library of the Fathers of the Holy Catholic Church, translated by members of the English Church, containing works of Athanasius, Augustine, Chrysostom, Cyprian, Cyril, Ephraem, Gregory the Great, Tertullian, &c., edited by Pusey, Keble, Marriott, &c., 25 vols., 8vo. cloth, 1838-41, &c.-201. 5s. (Leggatt). Syria, Egypt, Nubia, and Arabia, with historical descriptions by Dr. Croly and W. Brockedon," 250 large and beautiful plates illustrative of Bible history and the antient monuments of Egypt, 41 parts in 20, imperial folio. A subscriber's copy, F. G. Moon (1842-9)—167. 10s. (Bickers). 591. Roberts (David). Holy Land, Syria, Egypt, Nubia, Arabia, &c.," from drawings on the spot, by David Roberts, R.A. 250 very beautiful plates, exquisitely executed in lithography, coloured in exact imitation of the original drawings, and mounted on cardboards; the descriptive text by Dr. Croly and W. Brokedon; bound in 4 vols., half morocco, gilt edges, atlas folio. Lond. F. G. Moon, 1842-9. An original coloured copy of this very beautiful and interesting work, with the vignettes on separate plates -407. (Beet). 599. Surtees (Robert)." History of Durham," compiled from original records and MSS.; numerous fine plates, views of public buildings, monuments, portraits, &c., engraved by Le Keux, Cooke, and others. Large paper, 4 vols., folio, boards. 1823-46. Surtees and Raine.-History and Antiquities of North Durham; " portraits and numerous plates (including two extra plates of Holy Island, India proofs, &c.), 2 vols, royal folio, boards; a fine copy; 1830-52-30%. (Leggatt). 66 608. Whitaker (Thomas Dunham).-"History of Richmondshire in the North Riding of the County of York;" numerous plates after Turner; 2 vols., royal folio, 1823— 117. (Parkins). NOTES. A TRACT has been published by Mr. J. H. Parker, com360-1. Nichols, John.-" Literary Anecdotes of the 18th Century," 9 vols., 8vo; Illustrations of the Literary History prising his report of excavations in Rome in the season of of the same period, portraits, 9 vols., 8vo; both series toge-1870-71; a lecture delivered in July last to the Archæological ther, 17 vols., tree marbled calf, by Riviere, 1812-58; "Col-Institute; notices of some existing remains in ancient Rome, lectanea Topographica et Genealogica," original papers illus-in answer to Mr. Burn's remarks on Mr. Parker's statetrative of English history, topography, heraldry, customs, ments; the half-yearly account of the Excavation Fund, &c., 8 vols., imp. 8vo, calf extra, very fine copy, 1834-43-January 1 to June 30, 1871; suggestions for excavations 201. 5s. (Murray). and explorations in 1872; and the prospectus of a proposed Roman Exploration Company, limited. 425. Stirling, W.-"Annals of the Artists of Spain," numerous portraits, woodcuts, &c., 3 vols., 8vo, in cloth; very scarce; London, 1848--1ol. 15s. (Beet). 428. "Surtees Society's Publications," comprising inedited MSS., illustrative of the condition (social, moral, intellectual, and religious) of those parts of England which constituted the ancient kingdom of Northumberland; 53 vols., 8vo, cloth; very scarce, only 100 copies printed for sale; 1835-68-25l. 17s. 6d. (Parkins). 466. Lipscomb, George.-"History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham," maps, plates, and woodcuts, 4 vols., royal 4to, calf extra; fine copy, 1847-117. 10s. (Beet). 467. "Lodge's Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain," 240 fine portraits, large paper, proofs on India paper, 12 vols., 4to; fine copy, green morocco, 1835-157. 5s. (Sotheron). 66 THE REV. H. M. DEXTER, D.D., of Boston, U.S.A., is engaged in collecting materials in England and Holland, for an exhaustive history of the settlement of the New England colonies, with especial reference to the religious ideas out of the development of which those colonies grew. The work will have an important bearing on what may be called the Antiquities of Congregationalism, and no more competent writer and scholar could have been found for the undertaking than the distinguished editor of the Congregationalist, and the Congregational Quarterly Review-himself descended from one of those carly Puritans who were the fathers and founders of the settlement at Plymouth Rock. DISCOVERY IN THE SOUTH OF THE CRIMEA.-A discovery, important from an archæological point of view, has just been made in the South of the Crimea by M. Stonkoff. In constructing a new road, a mound, which had never 478. "Money and Trade." A scarce and curious collec-attracted any particular attention, had to be cut through, tion of tracts, including Sir W. Petty's Quantulum- and, some pieces of carved stone being found, further reCunque" concerning money, 1682, and many other rare searches were made. The investigations brought to light pieces; in I vol., 4to, calf-137. 155. (Beet). the remains of the Cathedral of the ancient city, Parthénion. 573-9. Sir Thomas Phillips.--"Wiltshire Miscellanies; "At present only the higher altar has been uncovered, two a rare collection of papers, of which but very few impressions smaller ones existing, one on each side. The pavement is were taken off at the private press of Sir Thomas Phillips at in white marble, striped with grey. In the same spot were Middle-hill, Typis Medio-Montanis," n.d., and other found the fragments of a fine column, some elegantly pieces-237. 10s. (Toovey). sculptured cornices in Inkerman stone, and a large slab with an inscription, which is unfortunately difficult to decipher, as the stone is broken into three pieces and some fragment are missing. All that has been read is that the sacred edifice was erected during the episcopacy of Theodorus, and in honour of the Holy Apostles. A tomb has been found containing a copper cross. The altar to the left has not yet been examined. Hopes are entertained that a thorough search of the ruins will be instituted. 66 582. Piranesi-Magnificent picturesque works on architecture, Roman antiquities, and classical ornaments; fine impressions of the numerous splendid engravings, 32 vols. folio, bound in 22 vols.; atlas folio, "Romæ et Paris," 1764, &c. A magnificent collection of the engravings of the Piranesi, exhibiting the ancient splendour of Rome, its public and private buildings, temples, &c.-50l. (Cole). 590. Roberts (David).- "Views in the Holy Land, |
