23 JULY 1887, Page 25

The Trade-Signs of BMX. By Miller Christy. (Darrant and Co.

Chelmsford.)—This book deals with what may be called one of the by-ways of history. The signs, carious, and often, it would seem, meaningless, which used to appear on every place of business, though they are now seldom to be seen except in taverns and inns, are often of significance, recording some historical fact that might otherwise be forgotten. Mr. Christy deserves all praise for the energy which he has shown in dealing with a very large and somewhat obscure subject.