A Guide to English Coins. By H. W. Henfrey. (J.
R. Smith.)—Mr. Henfrey gives a description of all the coins, gold, silver, and copper which have been coined for use—excluding, that is, patterns and proofs— in England since the Conquest. The inscriptions are printed in capitals.. Illustrations are given of some of the principal coins. The weight and fineness, the original value, and the present rarity and probable value of each are also stated. We have not the knowledge, which must be that of an expert—required to appreciate exactly the value of the book ; but mach industry has been used to make it complete. Coin-collecting has the merit of being one of the most accommodating of such pursuits to the time and means of the individual. You may spend as much or as little on it as you please, and get some profit and pleasure from it, so far- as you go.
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