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HOBSON, Clerk to the Governors. Newbegin, Beverley, June 15, 1912. EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS. WANTED, in OCTOBER, for the following posts under the Ministry of Education: I. KHEDIVIAL TRAINING COLLEGE, CAIRO. Salary about 4301 per annum (L. Eg. 35 per mensem) rising to about 5541. per annum (L. Eg. 45 per mensem), on pensionable staff. Allowance for passage out to Egypt. Candidates must be under 35 years of age and have taken a University Degree with Honours and a Diploma in Teaching. Experience in Training of Teachers an essential qualification. IL SECONDARY SCHOOLS. (c) TEACHERS OF ENGLISH. Salary 2951. per annum (L. Eg. 24 per mensem) rising to 3937. per annum (L. Eg. 32 per mensem), on pensionable staff. Allowance for passage out to Egypt. Candidates must be from about 24 to 30 years of age, and unmarried. Those applying for Art Mastership must hold the Art Master's Certificate, or its equivalent, and must have experience in class teaching in a secondary school. 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Queen Anne and Chippendale Furniture in Chests, Mirrors, Court Cupboards, Tables, Chairs, Settees, long Case, Bracket and Mantel Clocks, carved Oak Panelling, petit point Needle-work old Spanish Leather Screens-a 2-manual Organ in old carved oak case-Paintings, Drawings, and Engravings - Stained GlassTapestry-rare Coins-General Library of Literature-and an interesting Collection of Curios, which MESSRS. KNIGHT, FRANK & RUTLEY will SELL by AUCTION, on the PREMISES as above, on TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY, July 9, 10, and 11. at 1 o'clock precisely each day. Private view by cards only, FRIDAY, July 5 Public view, by Catalogues only, price 18. each, on SATURDAY and MONDAY prior from 10 to 5 o'clock. Catalogues may be obtained, when ready, from the Auctioneers, 20, Hanover Square, London, W. By direction of the Right Hon. the Earl of Cranbrook. HEMSTED PARK, CRANBROOK, KENT. The Contents of the Mansion, including important Works of Art. Two large Panels of Old Brussels Tapestry, designed in life-size Figures of Venus and Adonis and Europa and the Bull-Old French and other Mantel and Bracket Clocks-a Pair of Bronzes of Night and Morning by Crozelier from the Duc de Luynes's Collection-a Set of Three large Urbino Majolica Vases from the Marquise D'Azeglio's Collection-Carved and Gilt Louis Seize Chairs, in Aubusson Tapestry-Bergeres, Fauteuils, and Setteesan Italian Ebony, Lapis Lazuli, and Ivory Cabinet-old Armour and Weapons-a Florentine Mosaic Table - English, Continental, and Oriental Porcelain-fine old 8herries, Champagnes, and other Wines-full-size Billiard Table and Accessories-the Library of Standard Literature-the excellent Furniture of the Reception Rooms-Old English Mahogany Wardrobes, and Appointments of the Bedrooms-Garden Figures-Ornaments-and Miscellanes. which MESSRS. KNIGHT, FRANK & RUTLEY will SELL by AUCTION, on the PREMISES as above, on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY, July 17, 18, and 19. On view, by Catalogue only, on MONDAY and TUESDAY prior, the 15th and 16th. Private view, by card only, on SATURDAY, the 13th Illustrated particulars of the Solicitors, Messrs. EVANS, WADHAM & CO., 2 Gray's Inn Square, W.C., or of the Auctioneers, at their Offices, 20, Hanover Square, London, W. MESSRS. CHRISTIE, MANSON & WOODS respectfully give notice that they will hold the following SALES by AUCTION, at their Great Rooms, King Street, St. James's Square, on MONDAY, June 24, at 1 o'clock precisely, MODERN PICTURES and DRAWINGS: On TUESDAY, June 25, at 2 o'clock precisely, WINES, the Properties of the late ARTHUR D. 8A880UN, Esq., the Right Hon. the EARL OF YARBOROUGH, and others. On TUESDAY, June 25, at 1 o'clock precisely, PORCELAIN and DECORATIVE FURNITURE, the Property of the late J. RUSTON, Esq., and from various sources. On WEDNESDAY, June 26, at 1 o'clock precisely, OLD ENGLISH SILVER PLATE, the Property of a GENTLEMAN, and from various sources. On THURSDAY, June 27, at 1 o'clock precisely, OLD MEZZOTINT PORTRAITS and ENGRAVINGS of the EARLY ENGLISH SCHOOL. On FRIDAY, June 28, at 1 o'clock precisely, MODERN PICTURES and DRAWINGS of the BRITISH and CONTINENTAL SCHOOLS. On MONDAY, July 1, and Following Days, at 1 o'clock precisely, the renowned COLLECTION of WORKS of ART formed by JOHN EDWARD TAYLOR, Esq., deceased, late of 20, Kensington Palace Gardens, W. Books and Manuscripts, including a Library removed from Frome; Selection from the Library of Col. BRIDGES, late Grenadier Guards, and other Properties. MESSRS. PUTTICK & SIMPSON will SELL by AUCTION, at their Galleries, 47, Leicester Square, W.C.. o MONDAY, June 24, and Following Day, at ten minutes past 1 o'clock precisely, MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, including above LIBRARIES comprising Works in Natural History and Standard Works in Fiction. History, Biography, Philosophy, and Travel-valuable First Editions of Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Authors, including some Presentation Copies-Books with Coloured Plates-Burton's Arabian Nights, Original Edition-Villon Society's Arabian Nights-Williamson's Monograph on A. and N. Plimer, Miniature Painters, with hand coloured miniatures-Alken's National Sports, 19-Boydell' Shakespeare Gallery, and other interesting items. Books and Manuscripts. MESSRS, SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE will SELL by AUCTION, at their House, No. 18, Wellington Street, Strand, W.C., on MONDAY, June 24, at 1 o'clock precisely, BOOKS and MANUSCRIPTS, the Property of J. H. BARNES, Esq., of Muswell Hill, and other Properties, including Standard Works in English Literature, Biography, and History-First Editions of the Writings of Modern Authors-Works relating to America-Books illustrated by Cruikshank, Leech, H. K. Browne, &c. May be viewed. Catalogues may be had. A magnificent Collection of Old Mezzotint Portraits. MESSRS. SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE The will SELL by AUCTION, at their House, No. 13, Wellington Street, Strand, W.O., on WEDNESDAY, June 26, at 1 o'clock precisely, a magnificent COLLECTION of OLD MEZZOTINT PORTRAITS, the Property of a PRIVATE COLLECTOR. Collection is not large, but is an exceedingly choice one; it consists almost entirely of PORTRAITS OF LADIES, after the best known British Masters of the Eighteenth Century, including Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir T. Lawrence, T. Gainsborough, G. Romney, G. Morland, J. Hoppner, Rev. William Peters, Sir Henry Raeburn, and others by Valentine Green, J. R. Smith, William Ward, J. McArdell, Ch. Turner, Gainsborough Dupont, J. Dean, William Dickinson, &c., and includes the Frankland Sisters, Lady Bampfylde, Mrs. Taylor as Miranda, the Duchess of Rutland, Mrs. Carnac, Lady Elizabeth Compton, Lady Catherine Pelham-Clinton, the Gower Family, and other rare and famous Mezzotints, all in superb early states, many being the finest impressions known, from the Huth, Blyth, Lawson, and other notable Collections sold during the last twenty years. May be viewed two days prior. Catalogues may be had. Illustrated Copies, with 6 Plates, price 18. Valuable Books and Manuscripts. MESSRS. SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE will SELL by AUCTION, at their House, No. 13, Wellington Street, Strand, W.C., on THURSDAY, June 27, and Following Day, at 1 o'clock precisely. VALUABLE and RARE ROOKS, Ancient and Modern, and important ILLUMINATED and other MANUSCRIPTS, including Selections from the Libraries of ANDREWC. DRUMMOND. Esq., and others, comprising Illuminated Horse and other Early Service Books-Autograph Letters-Personal Relics of Queen Victoria-Burns Manuscripts-a most important Geographical Manuscript by Henricus Glareanus and other rare Early Books on America-First Editions of Shakespeare, Milton (including Comus and Lycidas), Burns, Goldsmith, and other English Writers, including Walton and Cotton's Angler, 1659, Thackeray's Flore et Zephyre. 1836, the rare Kilmarnock Burns, 1786, &c.- Kelmscott Press Publications-the Constitutions of Pope Clement V., on vellum, Fust & Schaffer, 1460-Cicero's Offices, Fust & Fchoiffer, 1465-Early Woodcut Books. ANCIENT BOOKS and MANUSCRIPTS from the Library at Oxton Hall, Southwell, the Property of Capt. SHERBROKE, mostly in contemporary stamped English Bindings, including a fine Codex on vellum of the Vulgate, by an English Scribe of the Thirteenth Century, &c. May be viewed two days prior. Catalogues may be had. The extensive and important Library of the late Lieut.-Col. MESSES. SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE will SELL by AUCTION, at their House, No. 13, Wellington Street, Strand, W.C.. on MONDAY, July 1, and Four Following Days, at o'clock precisely, the extensive and important LIBRARY of the late Lieut. Col. H. 8. HOME DRUMMOND, of Blair Drummond, comprising a large Collection of Books relating to Scotland-Bannatyne Club Publications, Maitland Club, Spalding Club, &c.-Works relating to America Collections of Tracts-Chippendale's Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Directory. Original Edition, 1754-(H)Ortus Sanitatis -Litta: Famiglie Celebri Italiane. 10 vols., 1819-75-Sowerby's English Botany, 39 vols., 1790 1849 -Selby's Illustrations of British Ornithology -Old Works on Gardening, &c. Many of the Books contain the Bookplate of Henry Home, Lord Kames. May be viewed two days prior. Catalogues may be had. Japanese Colour Irints, the Property of THOMAS B. MESSRS. SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE will SELL by AUCTION, at their House, No. 13, Wellington Street, Strand, W., on TUESDAY, JULY 2, and Two Following Days, at 1 o'clock precisely, JAPANESE COLOUR PRINTS, representative of most of the important Artists of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries-a Number of Key-Block Proofs-a small Collection of Fan-Leaves-some very choice Surimono-Original Wood Blocks-Books-and Original Drawings by Hokusai and Hiroshige, the Property of THOMAS B. BLOW, Esq., F.L.S., of The Chalet, Welwyn, and Kyoto, Japan, with which is incorporated Prints from the Collections of Two Japanese Gentlemen of Kyoto, Japan. May be viewed two days prior. Catalogues may be had. Illustrated -copies, containing 17 Plates, price 2s. 6d. each. Valuable Engravings. MESSRS, PUT their Galleries, 47, Leicester Square, W.C.. PUTTICK & SIMPSON will SELL on PRIDAY, June 28, at ten minutes past 1 o'clock precisely valuable ENGRAVINGS, including a PORTION of the COLLECTION formed during the early part of the last century by the late H. B. BEAUFOY, Esq (sold by order of the Trustees), the Property of J. HUNTER BLAIR, Esq., &c.. comprising Fancy Subjects in Mezzotint, Line, and Stipple-Portraits, including Lady Taylor, by W. Dickenson, after Sir Joshua Reynolds, a fine impression of the -only state, &c.-Topography-Americana-Naval and Military Subjects -Scriptural and Classical Subjects-Water-Colour Drawings, &c. STEVENS'S AUCTION Established 1760. ROOMS. TUESDAY, June 25, at half-past 12 o'clock. Mr. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION (by order of the Executors of the late CHRISTOPHER PENNY, Esq.) a beautiful COLLECTION of RICE PAPER PAINTINGS, Ivory Carvings, Lacquer Chess Table, Work Table, and other Curiosthe Contents of Two large Plate Chests-valuable Pictures and Drawings; also Native Weapons, &c.-Chinese and Japanese CuriosBronzes-Pewter-and a variety of interesting items from various Bources. On view day prior and morning of Sale. Catalogues on application to Mr. J. C. STEVENS, 38, King Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C. TUESDAY, July 2. Mr. J. C. STEVENS will SELL by AUCTION [For Magazines, &c., see p. 719.] NEARLY READY In 1 vol. with 86 magnificent Plates and descriptive Text, in Portfolio, price £6 10s. net. Edition limited to 150 Copies. 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