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BOOKS OF REFEP-ENCE.—Crockford's Clerical Directory for 1913. (Horace Cox. 20s.)—The

new " Crockford," which is the forty- fifth issue, has been somewhat altered in its arrangement, with a view to increasing its usefulness and at the same time to economizing space. It remains as before, a reference-book of the greatest possible value and excellence.—Art Prices Current, 1911-12. Edited by G. Ingram Smyth. (Fine Art Trade Journal. 21s. net.)—A record of the sale prices obtained for works of art at Christie's and some other auction rooms is contained in this book, now issued for the fifth time.—The City of London Year Book and Civic Directory for 1913. (W. H. and L. Collingridge. 5s. net.)— This is described as a complete guide to the municipal, commercial, and social life of the city.—We have also received Nisbet's Golf Year Book, 1913, edited by Vyvyan G. Harmsworth. (James Nisbet. 3s. 6d. net.)