Gloriana's Glass. Compiled by Alan Glover. (The Nonesuch Press. 27s.
6d.) FOR the first time since the war, the None- such Press has resumed the publication of books embodying a high degree of crafts- manship, printed on rag paper in limited editions. The price is moderate ; the firm has a fine tradition • and booklovers every- where should be pleased. Alan Glover's anthology is woven around Elizabeth I, and its content is worthy of its appearance.
The anthology contains a description of the Queen's coronation in 1559 by an Italian gueSt who was shocked by her affa- bility to all and sundry ; he thought that it " exceeded the bounds of gravity and decorum." Among other items there are four of the Queen's fulminating speeches, and ten of her letters. The wood-engraving of the Queen by Joan Hassall, which forms the frontispiece, is remarkably successful, and this charming volume, of which 1,50 copies are for sale, deserves a warm welcome.
• P. M.
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