A Treatise on Roads: Wherein the Principles on which Roads Should be Made are Explained and Illustrated by the Plans, Specifications and Contracts Made Use of by Thomas Telford |
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... SYNOPSIS of the BRITISH FLORA , arranged according to the Natural Orders ; containing Vasculares , or Flowering Plants . 12mo . 10s . 6d . bds . OUTLINE of the FIRST PRINCIPLES of BOTANY . Plates . 18mo . 3s . OUTLINE of the FIRST ...
... SYNOPSIS of the BRITISH FLORA , arranged according to the Natural Orders ; containing Vasculares , or Flowering Plants . 12mo . 10s . 6d . bds . OUTLINE of the FIRST PRINCIPLES of BOTANY . Plates . 18mo . 3s . OUTLINE of the FIRST ...
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... SYNOPSIS of the BRITISH FLORA , arranged according to the Natural Orders ; containing Vasculares , or Flowering Plants . 12mo . 108.6d . bds . OUTLINE of the FIRST PRINCIPLES of BOTANY . Plates . 18mo . 3s . OUTLINE of the FIRST ...
... SYNOPSIS of the BRITISH FLORA , arranged according to the Natural Orders ; containing Vasculares , or Flowering Plants . 12mo . 108.6d . bds . OUTLINE of the FIRST PRINCIPLES of BOTANY . Plates . 18mo . 3s . OUTLINE of the FIRST ...
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