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A DICTIONARY, PRACTICAL, THEORETICAL, and HISTORICAL, of COMMERCE and COMMERCIAL NAVIGATION. By J. R. M'CULLOCH, Esq. 1 large volume, 8vo. with MAPS-The World on Mercator's Projection, Europe, Central and Southern, with the Mediterranean Sea; British Possessions in North Ame rica; Central America and the West Indies; and a Plan of the River Thames and Docks. 21. 10s. bds. with parchment back.

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SELECTIONS from the EDINBURGH REVIEW; comprising

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GENERAL INDEX to the EDINBURGH REVIEW, from Vol. XXI. to L.; comprehending distinct References to the Names of Authors reviewed, Titles of Books reviewed, Authorities quoted, Public Questions discussed, &c. With a separate INDEX of BOOKS REVIEWED, and another of AUTHORS REVIEWED. the Press.

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BRITISH DOMINIONS in NORTH AMERICA; or, a Topographical and Statistical Description of Upper and Lower Canada, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and Cape Breton. including Considerations on Land Granting and Emigration; with Statistical Tables, &c. By JOSEPH BOUCHETTE, Esq. Surveyor-General of Lower Canada, Lieut.-Colonel C. M.; &c. &c. 2 vols. 4to. with Thirty-One Views, Plans of Towns, Harbours, &c. 21. 16s. bds.

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The SACRED HISTORY of the WORLD, as displayed in the Creation and subsequent Events, to the Deluge. Attempted to be philosophically considered, in a Series of Letters to a Son. By SHARON TURNER, F.S.A. and R.A.S.L. Svo. 2d Edition. 14s. bds.

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HISTORY of CHARLEMAGNE.

By G. P. R. James, Esq.

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DR. LARDNER's CABINET CYCLOPÆDIA, published in Monthly Volumes, small 8vo. price 68.

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LIFE of FREDERIC the SECOND, KING of PRUSSIA.

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An ARRANGEMENT of BRITISH PLANTS, according to the latest Improvements of the Linnæan System; with an Easy Introduction to the Study of Botany. By WILLIAM WITHERING, M.D. &c. Seventh Edition, with additions, by WILLIAM WITHERING, Esq. LL.D., &c. 4 Vols. 8vo. 21. 16s. bds.

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An ENCYCLOPEDIA of PLANTS; comprising the Descrip

tion, Specific Character, Culture, History, Application in the Arts, and every other desirable particular respecting all the Plants indigenous, cultivated in, or introduced to Britain: combining the advantages of a Linnean and Jussieuean Species Plantarum, an Historia Plantarum, a Grammar of Botany, and a Dictionary of Botany and Vegetable Culture. Edited by J. C. LOUDON, F.L.S. &c. The Specific Characters, &c. by LINDLEY; the Drawings by SOWERBY; and the Engravings by BRANSTON. In 1 large Vol. 8vo. with nearly 10,000 Engravings on Wood, 41. 14s. 6d. bds.-In 9 separate Parts, 10s. 6d. eachOr in 36 Nos. 2s. 6d. each.

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By the same Author,

ENCYCLOPÆDIA of AGRICULTURE; comprising the Theory and Practice of the Valuation, Improvement, and Management of Landed Property; the Cultivation and Economy of the Animal and Vegetable Productions of Agriculture; a general History of Agriculture in all Countries; &c. New Edition, with considerable Improvements, in 1 large vol. 8vo. with upwards of 1100 Engravings on Wood. 21. 10s. bds.

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HORTUS BRITANNICUS.-A Catalogue of all the Plants Indigenous, Cultivated in, or Introduced to Britain.PART I. The Linnæan Arrangement, in which nearly 30,000 Species are enumerated: preceded by an Introduction.PART II. The Jussieuean Arrangement of nearly 4000 Genera; with an Introduction to the Natural System, and a Description of each Order. 8vo. 11. 1s. in cloth. The Linnæan Arrangement and its Supplement are entirely the work of Mr. GEORGE DON; the Natural Arrangement is founded on that of Professor LINDLEY, with additions and alterations; and Dr.

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OUTLINE of the FIRST PRINCIPLES of BOTANY. Plates. 18mo. 3s. OUTLINE of the FIRST PRINCIPLES of HORTICULTURE. 18mo. 2s.

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