The Riddle and Other Stories/Advertisements
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TWELVE POETS: a miscellany of new verse
- Containing a hitherto unpublished poem of walter de la mare. Crown 8vo., boards. First Edition, 5s. net. There are still a few copies available. Among other contributors, w. h. davies, edward thomas, robin flower, j. c. squire, john freeman, etc.
“For all who desire a birds-eye view of the newer English poetry, 'TWELVE POETS' is an excellent book”—Freeman's Journal.
COLLECTED POEMS
- By edward thomas. With foreword by walter de la mare, and Portrait. Square 8vo., 10s. 6d. net. 100 copies on Japon Vellum, 21s. net.
“They are among the rarest fruits of these strange years.”—Times Literary Supplement.
“The last word in English Poetry.”—Manchester Guardian.
“No other book of English verse published within my own time shows the same vivid spirit of love, the same saturation with English country life and tradition.”—New Statesman.
POEMS NEW AND OLD
- By john freeman. Square 8vo. Cloth, 10s. 6d. net.
“Mr. Freeman's reputation is already secure.”—Daily News.
“There is not a poem in this new collection that does not reveal a true feeling and a sense of beauty.”—Westminster Gazette.
TENNYSON: a modern portrait
- By hugh i'anson fausset. With Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 8s. 6d. net.
“It is excellently written, is soundly, constructively critical, and is equally sound as a contribution to history. Conviction shines from every page.—Glasgow Herald.
“Woven like an arras of delicate colour and imagery. We shall read Mr. Fausset without irritation, because of the truly seductive spell of his book.”—The Times.
TALES WITHOUT MORALS
- By arnold palmer. Author of “My Profitable Friends,” “Riches, etc.” Crown 8vo. Cloth, 7s. 6d. net.
“Have a distinct and admirable quality. A certain quiet sardonic humour, like a discreet, dry sherry. Mr. Palmer has a very marked talent.”—The Times.
“Mr. Palmer's pages, opened almost anywhere, crackle with brisk dialogue, and the book may be commended at once for the hour after dinner or the hour in the train. A piquant and intriguing book.”—Observer.
“Tales without Morals is certainly the best book of short stories which we have come across this year.”—Court Journal.
THE DIVINE TRAGEDY
- By a. st. john adcock. Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s. net.
“It is a bold theme, already touched by the hands of several. If Christ returned to the Christendom that we have made, how would Christendom receive him? The author's high sincerity and clear faith should disarm those who may be inclined to resent either theme or treatment.—Observer
LOVE COURAGEOUS
- By concordia merrel, Author of “Love—and Diana,” “Julia Takes Her Chance,” etc. Crown 8vo. Cloth, 7s. 6d. net.
"Love Courageous is an entertaining story, by an authoress already known for Love—and Diana and Julia Takes Her Chance. Miss Merrel writes with a captivating sparkle."—Western Morning News.
“A sane and competent piece of work."—The Times Literary Sup.
London: selwyn and blount ltd., 21 York Buildings,
Adelphi, W.C.2.
(Front inner cover)
THE LIAR: a comedy
By CARLO GOLDONI. Translated by Grace Lovat Fraser. With Illustrations by C. Lovat Fraser, and an Introduction by Gordon Craig. F'Cap 4to 7s. 6d. net.
Limited Edition on Hand-made Paper (now out of print).
PEOPLE OF DESTINY
By Sir PHILLIP GIBBS.
Cheap Edition. Crown 8vo. Cloth. 6s. net.
CHAPTERS from CHILDHOOD
By JULIET M. SOSKICE With a Preface by A. G. Gardiner, and Illustrations in Collotype from unpublished pictures by D. G. Rossetti, Ford Madox-Brown, Frederick Shields etc. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d. net
It is the kind of book one will enjoy reading a second, even a third time.”—Tatler.
APPRECIATION OF PAINTING
By PERCY MORE TURNER. With Collotype Illustrations. Paper boards, canvas back. Demy 8vo. 15s. net.
Describing the aims of the various schools that have contributed to the main stream in the progress of art, from the primitives to the post-impressionists, the cubists, etc.
(Back inner cover)
HOW ENGLAND IS GOVERNED By the Rt. Hon. C. F. G. MASTERMAN. Crown 8vo., cloth, 8s. 6d. net.
“Describes in a free and untechnical style (without any expression of political predilections) the Local and Central Government of England, the administration of law and justice and the making of the citizen from childhood to the day when he is empowered to choose his rulers.”—The Times.
PHYLLIS AND A PHILOSOPHER
By E. H. LACON WATSON. Crown 8vo. 6s. net
“A series of essays, delightfully written, with a constant ripple of humour that is very attractive.”—Sheffield Telegraph.
SHAKESPEARE'S GARDEN: stratford-on-avon
With numerous Illustrations By the Author of “The History of Hampton Court Palace,” etc. Demy 8vo. Cloth, 3s. 6d. net.
LIFE OF A SIMPLE MAN
By EMILE GUILLAUMIN. Translated by Margaret Holden. Edition limited to 100 copies Illustrated by Miss Agatha Walker. Hand-coloured woodcuts. Bound in half canvas-boards, 12s. 6d. net.
(Back cover)
From SELWYN & BLOUNT'S LIST
TENNYSON: a modern portrait
- By HUGH I'ANSON FAUSSET With Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 8s. 6d. net.
“It is excellently written, is soundly, constructively critical, and is equally sound as a contribution to history. Conviction shines from every page.”-Glasgow Herald.
HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK
- By WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. With 115 decorations in line by John Austen. Demy 4to. 21s. net.
Also a Limited Edition of fifty copies for sale at £5 6s. net. Printed on handmade paper with an extra plate and specially bound. Each copy numbered and signed by the artist. Only a few copies are now available. Illustrated prospectus on application.
“A handsomely turned-out volume for the library or drawing-room that will appeal to the book-lover almost as much for the technical excellence of its printing and get-up as for the delightful art-craft of its designer.”—Nottingham Guardian.
THE POEMS OF EMILY BRONTE
- With Charlotte Bronte's Notes, a Portrait and a Bibliographical Statement. Beautifully printed at the Curzuen Press. 500 numbered copies. 12s. 6d. net.
EPIPSYCHIDION
- By PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY. Demy 8vo. Paper Covers, 6s. net. Boards, canvas back, 7s. 6d. net.
“A very beautiful way of celebrating the centenary of Shelley's death… This edition is printed on special paper in the beautiful type of the Shakespeare Head Press and contains a replica of the original frontispiece to the poem.”—Daily Chronicle.
UPS AND DOWNS OF A SAILOR
- By Captain J. E. HUNTER, R.N. Crown 8vo. Cloth. With 8 Illustrations, 7s. 6d. net.
“Captain Hunter is a splendid old salt, getting on for ninety years of age, and he can write with spirit of his past. His memories go back to an almost prehistoric age in the Navy. He tells of his first meeting with 'the dear, good, noble Queen Victoria.' It is all very naïve and all very kindly.”—Daily Mail.
FICTION
TALES WITHOUT MORALS
- By ARNOLD PALMER, Author of “My Profitable Friends,” “Riches,” etc. Crown 8vo. Cloth, 7s. 6d. net.
“Mr. Palmer's pages, opened almost everywhere, crackle with brisk dialogue, and the book may be commended at once for the hour after dinner or the hour in the train.”—The Observer.
LOVE COURAGEOUS
- By CONCORDIA MERREL, Author of “Love—and Diana,” “Julia takes her Chance,” etc. Crown 8vo. Cloth, 7s. 6d. net.
“'Love Courageous' is an entertaining story, by an authoress already known for 'Love—and Diana' and Julia Takes Her Chance.' Miss Merrel writes with a captivating sparkle.”—Western Morning News.
LIGHTNING SKETCHES
- By Major G. BAILLIE. With Illustrations and Picture Jacket in colour. Crown 8vo. Cloth, 7s. 6d. net. A volume of Short Stories and Sketches.
“Major Baillie expresses some shrewdly humorous philosophy.”—The Birmingham Post.
LONDON: 21 YORK BUILDINGS, ADELPHI, W.C. 2