Edward Hicks, who have read the Proofs and taken the rough output of my in- experienced pen, and clothed it with what' ever style it may be found to possess. This books can do ; nor this alone, they give New views to life, and teach us how to live; They soothe the grieved, the stubborn they chastise, Fools they admonish, and confirm the wise. CRABBB. The Library. GEORGE BAXTER 1804-1867 From a Photograph supplied by Mr. Frederick Harrild, taken from the original in the possession of the family s. LIST OF CONTENTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS. PAGE 1 9th Century Ladies' Card Basket (showing Duke of Wellington in centre) Facing title Portrait, George Baxter ... Introduction ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 13 16 Life and Environment of George Baxter 17 34 Marriage Certificate (Copy) ... ... ... ... ... 23 BAXTER WOODCUTS Old Style Paper Cutter 24 Paragon Press 25 Albion Press 27 Stanhope Press 29