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Old London Illustrated. A series of drawings by the late

H. W. Brewer, with descriptive notes by Herbert A. Cox. (Builder. 3s. Od. net.)—The proprietors of tho Builder have been happily inspired in reprinting from their pages ten of the picturesque reconstructions of sixteenth-century London which were drawn by the late H. W. Brewer, who died in 1903. Mr. Brewer was a skilful draughtsman with a lively imagination and a passionate love of old London. There can be little doubt that he idealised the scenes which he created anew, but for all that they are highly interesting. The " Old St. Paul's," " Westminster " and " Cheapsido " are especially attractive. Mr. Cox's introductory notes are useful.