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two books. On the right, Death with a spade, leaning ona sarcophagus, inscribed " Here lies interred Dicky Daffo-dil," &c. Oblong, 9 by 6.

A very clever private etching by Colonel Turner, of theGuards, 1799, representing, in the foreground, three Deathsdancing in most grotesque attitudes. In the distance severalgroups of skeletons, some of whom are dancing, one ofthem beating a drum. Oblong, 5^ by 3J.

A small engraving by Chodowiecki. Death appears to amedical student sitting at a table; underneath these lines :—

De grace epargne moi, je me fais medecin,Tu recevras de moi la moitie des malades

Upright, 3^ by 2.

The same slightly retouched, with German verses.

A small engraving, by Chodowiecki, of Death approach-ing a dying man attended by his family and a physician-Oblong, 2\ by 2.

A modern engraving, entitled " An emblem of a modernmarriage." Death habited as a beau stands by a lady, whopoints to a monument inscribed " Requiescat in pace."Above, a weeping Cupid with an inverted torch. At bottom—

. . . . No smiles for us the Godhead wears,,His torch inverted and his face in tears.

Drawn by M. H. from a sketch cue with a diamond on apane of glass. Published according to Act of Parliament,June 15, 1775.

A modern caricature, entitled "A patch for t'other eye."Death is about to place a patch on the right eye of an oldgeneral, who has one already on the other. His hat andtruncheon lie on the ground, and he is drawing his swordfor the purpose of opposing the intention of his grimadversary, exclaiming, at the same time, " Oh, G—d d—nye, if that's your sport, have at ye." Upright, 8 inches by 7,

A small engraving by Chr. de Mechel, 1775, of anapothecary's shop. He holds up a urinal to a patient whocomes to consult him, behind whom Death is standing andlaying hands upon him. Below, these verses :—

Docteur, en vain tu projettesDe prononcer sur cette eau.