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 NOTICES OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. 171 vades his work ; to the researches he has made on the subject of local anti- quities, and to the good taste shewn in the selection of objects for illustra- tion. It is certainly one of the most attractive publications of its class. Some Remarks upon the Chukch op Great Haseley, Oxfordshire, &c. Second edition. Published for the Oxford Society for promoting the Study of Gothic Architecture. This revised edition of the best account of the architectural features of a country church ever published, is distinguished by considerable additions and an account of Rycote chapel, with an engraving of it. The chapel is situated in the parish of Haseley, and is a good specimen of Perpendicular work, its date is ascertained to be about 1460. We are glad to observe that the heraldic decorations of the church have also received much addi- tional illustration. It may be added, that it is reprinted in aid of the ex- pense incurred in restoring the edifice, which exceeded the amount of sub- scriptions by the large sum of £526. 9s. lOd.: but were this not so, its republication is in every respect a gratifying testimony to the merit of the work. A Booke of Svndry Drayghtes. Principally serving for Glasiers : and not impertinent for Plasterers and Gardeners : besides sundry other pro- fessions. By Henry Shaw, F.S.A. Pickering. London, 1848. The Editor states in his preface that this work is almost wholly copied from a volume by Walter Gidde printed in London in 1615. The nume- rous designs it contains cannot fail to be most useful, as working drawings, to glaziers ; and we may add that the volume is prepared with Mr. Shaw's usual taste and discrimination. English Medieval Embroidery. John Henry Parker, London. As the greater portion of this essay, written by a member of the Insti- tute, appeared in the pages of the Archaeological Journal, we ai-e precluded from an)'^ criticism upon it. It may be remarked, however, that the reprint is distinguished by many additional illustrations, among which are two etchings by Le Keux of the ancient altar-cloth at Steeple Aston church, Oxfordshire ; and its value is further enhanced by a practical chapter from the pen of a lady, who will be recognised by many of our fair readers under the initials E. C. P. The want of a publication of this nature has long been felt, and doubtless the present volume will be found in every respect useful. The elegant style in which it is printed and its tasteful binding render it a most appropriate ornament for the drawing-room table.