An advertisement for Introduction to Biology written by Henry Alleyne Nicholson, listed as a "Professor of Natural History at the University of Toronto". Includes a positive review from Scotsman.
Advertisement for popular works of natural history, including botany, biology, zoology, and geology. Specified in book advertisements that content is for the use of students.
An advertisement for The History of Europe by Sir Archibald Alison Bart. Lists three different editions available for purchase, all ranging in price. Includes reviews from the Edinburgh Review and Times that commend the scope and accomplishment of the book.
The title page of the catalogue of other books that are published by Blackwood & Sons' and are available for purchase. Found at the back of Book VIII of Middlemarch.
An advertisement detailing their selection of religious books for sale. The books available include church services and prayer books, Christmas books, and religious and standard works in poetry and prose
An advertisement for home-use, simple clothing dye. Testimonials are included which emphasize the convenience and simplicity of the product, its economic value, and the enjoyment customers will get from purchasing it.
An ad for hair oil, advertising the oil as a supposed restorer and beautifier for hair, claiming to prevent hair fallout, strengthen, cleanse, and beautify the hair. It claims to include no toxins.
An advertisement for pyretic saline as a preventative and cure for a variety of illnesses and diseases. Two doctor testimonials are provided in addition to sale conditions.
This advertisement features a selection of silk offerings from Chapman's at Notting Hill Gate. Explore Imperial Black Silks priced from £2 to £5.19 for 12 yards, and a diverse range of Japanese Silks at varying costs between 1s. 63d. and 3s. 6d. per yard. Additionally, discover the elegance of Demi-Toilette Alpacas in different shades for 19s. 6d. per 10 yards, Sultane or Pekin Silk at 26s. 3d. for ten yards, and Gaze de Chine at 2s. 6d. per yard.
