Notes and Queries, Number 219, January 7, 1854

A mid‑nineteenth‑century forum for scholars, artists, and curious readers, this periodical offers a lively exchange of discoveries, corrections, and bibliographic puzzles. Its pages serve as a kind of literary correspondence, where contributors note obscure finds and share insights that might otherwise remain hidden in dusty archives.

In this issue the focus turns to the tangled publication history of the Mémoires du comte de Grammont. The author unravels a web of editions that span Scotland, Ireland, England, France and the Netherlands, showing how the work shifted from anonymous fiction to a source of historical intrigue. Detailed descriptions of four key prints—each with its own imprint quirks, prefaces, and added material—provide a roadmap for anyone wishing to trace the memoir’s evolution or to edit a new edition.

A brief sidebar also highlights a “Strawberry‑Hill gem,” reminding readers that even well‑trodden subjects can yield fresh treasures. Together, the pieces make this issue a valuable resource for bibliophiles, genealogists, and anyone fascinated by the restless life of the book.