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The Edinburgh Philosophical Journal, conducted by Dr Brewster and Professor Jameson. No. XVIII. with Engravings. 7s. 6d.

Practical Essays on Millwork and other Machinery. By Robert Buchanan, engineer. 2 vols. 8vo, with numerous plates and figures. 11. 6s. boards.

Essays and Treatises. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.; viz. An easy Introduction to Astronomy for Young Gentlemen and Ladies; the Art of Drawing in Perspective made easy; an Introduction to Electricity; Select Exercises; and Tables and Tracts. With an Appendix relative to Electricity, Galvanism, and Electro-Magnetism. By David Brewster, LL. D. F. R. S. &c. A new Edition, illustrated with Copperplates. One volume 8vo. 14s.

An Easy Introduction to Astronomy for Young Gentlemen and Ladies. By James Ferguson, F.R.S. Revised by David Brewster, LL.D. &c. A new Edition, illustrated with Copperplates. One volume 12mo. 7s.

The Art of Drawing in Perspective, made easy to those who have had no previous knowledge of the Mathematics. By James Ferguson, F.R.S. A new Edition. Revised by David Brewster, LL.D. One volume 12mo. Copperplates. 4s.

A Uniform Edition of the works of James Ferguson, F.R.S. comprising Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles; Lectures on Select Subjects; and Essays and Treatises. Edited by David Brewster, LL.D., and illustrated with Copperplates. 5 vols. 8vo. 31. 3s.

A Series of Lectures upon the Elements of Chemical Science, lately delivered at the Surrey Institution; comprising the Basis of the New Theory of Crystallization, and Diagrams to illustrate the Elementary Combination of Atoms, particularly Theories of Electrical Influence, and of Flame; with a full description of the Author's Blowpipe, and its powers and effects when charged with certain Gases, &c.; illustrated with eight Plates. By Goldsworthy Gurney.

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Chemical Recreations: a Series of Amusing and Instructive Experiments, which may be performed easily, safely, and at little expense. To which are prefixed, First Lines of Chemistry. With a Minute Description of a cheap and simple Apparatus; illustrated by Seventy Engraved Figures. 18mo. boards. 3s.

Malte Brun's System of Geography. Volume IV. Part II. 75, 6d.

The New Caliope, No. I. being a Selection of British, and occasionally Foreign Melodies, newly arranged for the Piano-Forte, and engraved on copper, with Vignettes to each song. By John Beugo, (To be continued quarterly.) 1s.

ANTIQUITIES, ARCHITECture, and THE FINE ARTS.

No. I. to IV. of a Series of Picturesque Views of Edinburgh, to be published in Monthly Numbers, containing Three Views each; to be engraved in the best line manner, by Mr W. H. Lizars, from

Drawings by Mr H. Ewbank, Prints, 5s.; proofs on India paper, 10s. 6d. each.

Part II. of Portraits and Biography of the most illustrious Personages of Great Britain: containing James, First Duke of Hamilton; Archbishop Cranmer; Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford; Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset; Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel and Surrey. By Edmund Lodge, Esq. Norroy King of Arms. 8vo, 12s. 6d. ; 4to, 11. 5s.

No. XXX. of the Journal of Science, Literature, and the Arts: Edited at the Royal Institution.

The Works of Antonio Canova, in Sculpture and Modelling. Engraved in outline by Henry Moses, with descriptions from the Italian of the Countess Albrizzi: published in parts monthly. Imperial 8vo, 4s.; 4to, 6s.

A Portrait of the Rev. Edward Irving, A.M., minister of the Caledonian Church, Hatton Garden.

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The Italian School of Design, being a Fac-Simile of Original Drawings by the most eminent Painters and Sculptors. By W. Y. Ottley, Esq. 1 vol. complete, with 84 plates, super-royal folio, 12. 12s.; Colombier, 18. 18s.

No. II. of Views in Provence, and on the Rhone, engraved by W. B. Cooke, as illustrative of an Itinerary of the Rhone. By John Hughes, A. M. Royal 4to. 8s. 6d.

An Illustration of the Architecture and Sculpture of the Cathedral Church of Worcester, 12 plates; and accompanied by an historical and descriptive Account of the Fabric.

The Atlas of Nature; being a Graphic Display of the most interesting Subjects in the three Kingdoms of Nature, for Study and Reference. Folio. 21. 2s. in boards; with the letter-press, in 3 vols. 31. 13s. 6d.

A Series of Illustrations of the Novels and Tales of the Author of 'Waverley.' Engraved by eminent Artists, from original designs by C. R. Leslie, A. R. A. Foolscap, 12s.; 8vo, 188.

A Picturesque Tour through the Oberland, in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, with 17 coloured engravings and a map. 8vo. 17. 8s. half-bound.

Twelve Illustrations to the Book of Common Prayer, engraved by John Scott, from Drawings by Burney and Thurston. Royal 8vo. 10s. 6d.

No. I. to VIII. of Dendrologia Britannica; or Trees and Shrubs that will live in the open Air of Britain throughout the Year. By P. W. Watson. Royal 8vo. 4s. 6d. each number, containing eight coloured plates.

The Scenery of the Rivers Tamar and Tavy, in forty-seven Subjects; exhibiting the most interesting views on their banks, including a View of the Breakwater at Plymouth, drawn and engraved by Fred. C. Lewis. Imperial 4to. 2. 10s.

No. I. of the Rivers of England, from Drawings by J. M. W.

Turner, R. A., W. Collins, R. A., and the late Thomas Girtin: containing Shields, Newcastle-on-Tyne, and a View of Eton. Engraved in mezzotinto on steel. Royal 4to. 10s.

BIOGRAPHY.

Memoirs of William Hayley, Esq. the Friend and Biographer of Cowper; written by himself. With Portraits. 2 vols. 47. 4s. boards. The Life of a Soldier: a narrative and descriptive Poem. Imperial 8vo.

The Royal Naval Biography: containing Memoirs of all the FlagOfficers living at the Commencement of the present Year. By John Marshall, Lieut. R. N. Vol. I. Parts I. and II. 8vo, 15s, each Part.

Memoirs of William Stevens, Esq. Treasurer of Queen Anne's Bounty. By the Hon. Sir James Allan Park, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas. Third edition. 12mo. 2s. 6d.

Memoir of John Aikin, M. D. with a Selection of his Miscellaneous Pieces, Biographical, Moral, and Critical. By Lucy Aikin; fine portrait. 2 vols. 8vo. 17. 4s. boards.

Memoirs of the Marchioness De Bonchamps ou La Vendee; edited by the Countess of Genlis. 12mo. 5s.

Sketches of the Lives of Correggio and Parmegiano, with Notices of their principal Works. Small 8vo. 10s. 6d. boards.

Memoirs of a young Greek Lady; or Madame Pauline Adelaide Alexandre Panam, versus the reigning Prince of Saxe-Cobourg. 12mo. 10s. 6d. boards.

Memoirs of the Baron de Kolli, relative to the secret Mission on which he was employed by the British Government in 1810, for the purpose of effecting the liberation of Ferdinand VII. Written by himself. To which are added, Memoirs of the Queen of Etruria. Written by herself. With a Portrait and Vignette. Svo. 10s. 6d. boards.

The Life of Isaac Walton: including Notices of his Contemporaries. By Thomas Zouch, D.D. F.L.S. with plates. Foolscap. 12s. An Account of the Life and Writings of Sir Thomas Craig of Riccarton. By P. F. Tytler, Esq. F.R.S. 98.

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Part III. of Isaac Wilson's, of Hull, Catalogue of Books, new and second-hand, in every department of Ancient and Modern Literature. 1s. 6d.

A New Catalogue of the Books and Tracts (at reduced prices) offered for Sale to the Public by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.

J. and A. Arch's Catalogue of Miscellaneous Books: containing a considerable number of useful, scarce, and curious works, and specimens of early printing. 8vo. 2s.

Hay's Catalogue of Greek and Latin Classics, in which will be found every Edition of importance that has appeared in this Country and on the Continent.

2s.

CLASSICS.

Part I. to III. of Damm's Greek Lexicon to Homer and Pindar, to be completed in eight parts. 4to. 10s. 6d. 8vo. 7s. 6d. boards each.

Aristophanis Comoedia ex optimis exemplaribus emendatæ, cum Versione Latina, Variis Lectionibus, Notis, et Emendationibus accedunt Deperditarum Commœdiarum fragmenta, et Index Verborum, nominum propriorum phrasium, et præcipuarum particularum, à Rich. Franc. Phil. Brunck. 3 vols. 8vo. 2. 2s. boards.

A Dissertation on the Age of Homer, his Writings and Genius; and on the State of Religion, Society, Learning, and the Arts, during that period, &c. 8vo. 2s. 6d. sewed.

Plauti Comoedia Superstites, 3 vols. 18mo, (Regent's Edition,)

16s. boards.

A Greek and English Lexicon. By John Jones, LL. D. 8vo. 17. 10s.

COMMERCE.

A Compendium of the practice of stating Averages, for the use of Counting-houses, Insurance-Brokers, Ship-owners, Ship-Masters, and others; consisting of an enumeration of the Items in General Average Statements, and an appropriation of them to their respective columns, accompanied by copies of real average statements, with a table to cover the Premium, &c. By M. Martin. 8vo. 1. 1s. boards.

Remarks on the external Commerce and Exchange of Bengal, with Appendix of Account and Estimate. By G. A. Princeps, Esq. 8yo. 5s. 6d. boards,

Mortimer's Commercial Dictionary; containing full and accurate information on every branch of the Commerce of the United Kingdom, and relative to the manufacture and produce of all articles of import and export, with their names in all the modern languages, forming a complete and necessary companion to every countinghouse. A new edition, revised to the present time. By W. Dickin son, Esq. Barrister-of-law, and by a merchant of eminence. 8vo. 17. 10s. boards.

The New Mercantile Assistant, General Cheque Book, and Interest Tables; being Calculations adapted to the General Purposes of Commerce. By William Wright.

DRAMA.

Faust, a Drama, translated from the German of Geothe; and Schiller's Song of the Bell. By Lord Francis Leveson Gower. 8vo, 8s. 6d.

The Duke of Mantua. A Tragedy. 8vo.

Guy Mannering, a Drama, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. 18mo. 1s.

Quentin Durward, a Drama, founded on the Novel, as performed at the Caledonian Theatre, Edinburgh. 8vo. 2s.

Peveril of the Peak, a Drama, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. 24mo.

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Montrose, or the Children of the Mist, a Musical Drama. By J. Pocock, Esq. Second Edition, with Vignette and Portrait. 18mo. 1s.

EDUCATION.

Practical Logic, or Hints to Young Theme Writers. By B. H. Smart. 12mo. 3s. 6d.

A Grammar of the Latin Language, by C. G. Zump, Professor in Frederick's Gymnasium, Berlin. Translated from the German by the Rev. John Kenrick, A.M. 8vo. 9s. boards.

The Praxis; or a Course of English and Latin Exercises, in a Series of Exemplifications, from an initial one to a beginner at School, in order to form a proper habit of thinking and writing at an early age of life. For the use of youths in the lesser schools. By H. Bright, M.A. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

Lives of Learned and Eminent Men, taken from Authentic Sources, adapted to the use of Children of four years old and upwards; with portraits. 2 vols. 18mo. 5s.

Idioms of the Greek Language, accurately arranged and translated for the use of Students in the Greek Class. By H. Lockhart, A.M. 12mo. 3s. boards.

A Hebrew Grammar in the English Language. By Joseph Samuel C. F. Frey. A new edition. 8vo. 7s.

Five Hundred Questions on Robinson's Abridgment of Hume and Smollett: printed in a 4to copy-book. 28.

The Youthful Travellers; or, Letters chiefly descriptive of scenes visited by some Young People during a Summer Excursion, designed as examples of the epistolary style for Children. 18mo. halfbound, with plates. 2s. 6d.

Remarks on Female Education, adapted particularly to the Regulation of Schools. 12mo. 5s. 6d. boards.

A New Grammar of the English Language; including the Fundamental Principles of Etymology, Syntax, and Prosody. By T. O. Churchill. Royal 18mo. 5s.

Remarks on the Practice of Grammarians, with an Attempt to discover the Principles of a new System of English Grammar. By John Kigan. 12mo. 3s.

Drunopædia; or, a New and Interesting View of the Druidical System of Education, elucidating the Obscurities in which the early Parts of British History are involved. By the Rev. Jonathan Williams, A.M. 8vo. 4s. sewed.

A Practical Essay on the Manner of Studying and Teaching in Scotland; or a Guide to Students at the University, to Parish Schoolmasters, and Family Tutors. In two Parts. 5s.

Watt's Latin Grammar, a new Edition, in which it has been attempted, with the utmost brevity, to correct Mistakes, and supply Deficiencies. By James Melvin, A.M. one of the Masters of the Grammar School, Aberdeen. 1s. 6d.

The Latin Preceptor, or, an Essay, intending to serve as a Guide

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