AFTER so much said in the way of instruction—of what to do and how to do it—I can add but little for the benefit of the student of engraving, except to refer him to a few of the works of our best engravers: making also some running comment, so that, when such works come under his eye he may take full advantage of that farther teaching. The study of one good engraving may help the student more than many words of direction; and the comparison of various styles will serve to inform his judgment and improve his taste. A list of the most important books containing good examples of our art may also lead to the possession of some: the student knowing what to look for, and what to secure when opportunity may occur.

The works noted below are all to be seen in the library of the British Museum. I give the date of the particular edition to which the paging of my notes refers; I also give the press-marks by which it will be found in the catalogue.

A General History of Quadrupeds, engraved in wood by Thomas Bewick, third edition, 1792. The Sheep and Goats, especially admirable for variety of texture. In the Spanish Pointer, p. 324, observe how, with a few simple lines, Bewick has given a sense of colour. Two tail-pieces, A Donkey and Children, p, 16, and Starved Ewe and Lamb, p. 59, deserve attention for the snow, well given in both.