A List of Books Published or Sold by John Pryse, Bookseller, &c., Llanidloes, Montgomery. All post free for their value in stamps; when not to be had from a Bookseller, please send to the Publisher.
Reading edition
THE CAMBRIAN MINSTREL, by John Thomas, (Ieuan Ddu.) Small 4to, (Merthyr Tydfil, 1845,) in 13 Parts, paper covers, price 6s. 6d. “The Work is equally interesting to Welsh readers, as nearly all the matter contained is inserted in both languages.”
A Melody for Cristmas or New Year’s Eve, by R. Lowe, Price 1½d.
Williams’s Epitaphs for Grave-stones. Price 9d.
The Inundation of Cardigan Bay, by the Rev. G. Edwards, M.A., Price 9d
Will be published as soon as Subscribers’ names are received for 400 copies, price Half-a-crown.
THE HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT BRITONS,
by the late Rev. Theophilus Evans, sometime vicar of Llangammarch, and discoverer of the Llanwrtyd Mineral Waters, &c. Translated from the Welsh, with notes from the works of modern writers. The book will be printed on good paper, and stitched in paper covers,
Will be published as soon as Subscribers’ names are received for 250 copies, price 5s.
THE HISTORY OF WALES,
by Caradoc of Llancarvan, translated from the Welsh. The publisher has long noticed the want of a reprint of this most interesting History; it having become very scarce, he ventures to hope to have at once sufficient Subscribers to enable him to issue the book forthwith
DRYCH Y PRIF OESOEDD,
yn ddwy ran, Rhan I, sy’n traethu am hen Ach y Cymry, o ba le y daethant allan; y Rhyfeloedd a fu rhyngddynt a’r Rhufeinwyr, y Brithwyr, a’r Saeson; a’u Moesau cyn troi yn Gristionogion. Rhan II, sy’n traethu am Bregethiad a Chynydd yr Efengyl yn Mhrydain, Athrawiaeth y Brif Eglwys, a Moesau y Prif Gristionogion, Gan y Parch, Theophilus Evans, gynt vicar Llangammarch, yn ngwlad Fuellt a Dewi, yn Mrycheiniog. Yn nghyda Rhagarweiniad a nodau eglurhaol, gan y Parch, Rhys Gwesyn Jones, un o awdwyr y “Gwyddoniadur Cymreig,” &c. Adargraffiad o’r argraffiad a gyhoeddwyd gan yr awdwr yn 1740, Pris mewn papur (i Danysgrifwyr) 2s, Cloth Gilt, 3s
The Love Songs and War Songs of the Ancient Britons,
BREEZES FROM THE WELSH MOUNTAINS
A Scrap Book of Cambrian Prose and Poetry, compiled by John Pryse. The book contains translated specimens of the works of the most eminent Welsh Bards, Warriors, and Philosophers. Price 1s, 6d
Y Llyfr Rhataf yn Nghymru!! Newydd ei Gyhoeddi, Pris 6c, Y CYFAILL I BAWB, Yn cynwys yr “Almanac Tragwyddol,” y dull newydd i olchi dillad, wrth yr hwn y gellir cwblhau golohiad chwech wythnos cyn boreufwyd, Hefyd, yn agos i 300 o gyfarwyddiadau ereill yn dangos y ffordd oreu i drin anifeiliaid, ac i wheyd llawer iawn o bethau gwerthadwy, yn nghyda chatalogues am filoedd o lyfrau, a hysbysiadau am lawer iawn o bethau nas gellir eu henwi yma. Y ffordd i gael y llyfr—rhowch 6 o stamps llythyrau (yn nghydag enw eich trigfa) mewn llythyr, wedi ei gyfeirio at John Pryse, Bookseller, Llanidloes, Montgomery, a chyda throad y post fe anfonir y llyfr yn rhydd.
IF YOU WISH TO RESTORE YOUR HEALTH AND INVIGORATE YOUR SPIRITS, you cannot do better than take a trip to one or other of the Welsh Mineral Springs. Before you leave home, send for a copy of Pryse’s Handbook to the Breconshire and Radnorshire Mineral Springs, which contains the History of Llandrindod, Llandegley, Llanwrtyd, and Builth Wells, with full directions for using the waters by a thoroughly qualified medical Gentleman; topographical, antiquarian, and geological notes and exerpts from the writings of the most eminent authors; an Hotel and Lodging-house directory; and descriptive journeys from nearly all the principal towns within a circle of 50 miles. The reader will also find in its pages much amusing and interesting reading for odd leisure hours, all of which is calculated to add to the enjoyment and amusement of the visitor and tourist. The book is neatly bound in cloth, and although it contains above 200 pages, it is not too bulky for the Lady’s reticule or the Gentleman’s pocket. How to obtain it,—Send 24 penny stamps to JOHN PRYSE, BOOKSELLER, LLANIDLOES, MONTGOMERY, and it will be sent Post free to any address.
A Short Familiar Catechism, by the late Rev. T. Charles, of Bala. Price 2d. or thirteen for 2s
Everett’s Catechism, translated into English by the Rev. R. Thomas. Price 1d, or one hundred for 6s
The Mother’s Gift, (Welsh or English,) 1d, or one hundred for 6s
English and Welsh Letter Writer. Price 6d, and 9d, in cloth, 3d, extra
The Welsh Interpreter. Price 6d, and 9d, bound in cloth, 3d, extra
Everybody’s Friend; containing a valuable collection of Receipts, Proverbs, &c. Price 6d,
Gweledigaethau y Bardd Cwsg, (The Visions of the Sleeping Bard,) by E. Wynne, with Life, Price 1s.
Pughe’s Beauties of English Poetry, with a literal translation of each piece into Welsh. Price 14 pence
Motives for Progression, by the late D. L. Pughe, with life. Price 6d
The Unity of the Christian Church, by the Rev. R. G. Jones. Price 6d
The Good Old Time is come at last, (Song & Music) by H. Jones. 2d
J. Jenkins, Esq. (Solicitor) on the Nature, &c. of Friendly Societies. 2d
The Vale of Taff, a Poem, by John Thomas, price 1s.; yr Arweinydd Cerddorol, gan R. Mills, pris 4s. 6d.; The Cambrian Melodist, price 6d.; the Educational State of Wales, by the Rev. J. R. Kilsby Jones, price 2d.; Gwaith Eos Ceiriog, pris 6s.; Testament W. Salisbury, pris 7s.; Williams’s Gems of Choral and Sacred Music, price 3s.
A list of other Books gratis, and Post free.
The following Books are preparing for publication, subscribers’ names for which will oblige. Caniadau Seion a’r Attodiad, gan R. Mills, pris 12s.; Gwaith Barddonawl. Davydd ap Gwilym, gan Dr. Owen Pughe, pris 6s. 6d.; the Cambrian Traveller’s Companion—Biographical and Togographical Sketches, collected by John Pryse; price 1s. 6d.; the English Poetical Works of Iolo Morganwg, price 5s.