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FAMILY SHAKSPEARE; in which nothing is added to the Original Text; but those Words and Expressions are omitted which cannot with propriety be read aloud in a Family. By THOMAS BOWDLER, Esq. F.R.S. &c. New Edition. In 1 large vol. 8vo. with Illustrations by Smirke, Howard, &c. engraved on wood by Thomson. 30s. in cloth; or 31s. 6d. with gilt edges.

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73.

MANUAL of the LAND and FRESH-WATER SHELLS of the BRITISH ISLANDS, described from perfect Specimens in the Author's Cabinet: with an Index of English Names. By W. TURTON, M.D. Foolscap 8vo. with 10 coloured Plates, comprising Figures of 150 Specimens. 10s. 6d. in cloth.

74.

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75.

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76.

SKETCH of ANCIENT and MODERN GEOGRAPHY, for the Use of Schools. By SAMUEL BUTLER, D.D. F.R.S. and S.A. &c. Archdeacon of Derby, Head Master of the Royal Free Grammar School of Shrewsbury. Ninth Edition. 8vo. 9s. Bds.-To the present edition the Author has made some very important additions, chiefly in the Modern part of it.

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77.

The LINNEAN SYSTEM of CONCHOLOGY. By J. MAWE. 8vo. with a Plate to each Genus (37), plain, 11. Is. ; coloured after nature, 21. 12s. 6d. By the same Author,

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80.

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81.

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84. ANTIQUITIES

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85.

The ENGLISH FLORA. BY SIR JAMES E. SMITH, M.D. F.R.S.

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86.

PEN TAMAR; or, the History of an Old Maid. By the late

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87.

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88.

INSTRUCTIONS to YOUNG SPORTSMEN in all that relates to Guns and Shooting; Difference between the Flint and Percussion System; PRESERVATION OF GAME; Getting Access to all Kinds of Birds; Specific Directions, with new Apparatus, for WILD FOWL SHOOTING, both on the Coast and in Fresh Water; New Directions for TROUT FISHING; and Advice to the Young Sportsman on other Subjects. By Lieut. Col. P. HAWKER. 8vo. 6th Edit. enlarged and improved, with an ABRIDGMENT of the NEW GAME LAWS, and 30 Plates and Woodcuts, 18s. in cloth.

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89.

The GOOD NURSE; or Hints on the Management of the

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90.

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91.

CONVERSATIONS on ALGEBRA; being an Introduction to the First Principles of that Science, designed for those who have not the Advantage of a Tutor, as well as for the Use of Students in Schools. By W. COLE. 12mo. 7s. Bds.

92.

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A VOYAGE TOWARDS the SOUTH POLE; containing an Examination of the Antarctic Sea, to the Seventy-Fourth Degree of Latitude; and a Visit to Tierra Del Fuego. By JAMES WEDDELL, Master in the Royal Navy. Second Edition. 8vo. with numerous Maps, Plates, &c. Price 18s. bds.

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96.

The HISTORY of ROMAN LITERATURE, from its earliest Period to the end of the Augustan Age. By J. DUNLOP, Esq. 3 Vols. 8vo. 21. 7s. 6d. bds. By the same Author,

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97.

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98.

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MALTE BRUN's SYSTEM of GEOGRAPHY. 9 vols. 8vo. Parts 1 to 17 are published; 7s. 6d. each.

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100.

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101.

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102.

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