Tfbc Jibr ary 
OF THE LATE 
JAMES C. McGUIRE 
OF 
Wastjirfgtoi), D. G. CATALOGUE 
OF THE 
LIBRARY 
OF 
JAMES C. McGUIRE, 
OF 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
PRIVATELY PRINTED. 
1888. PARTIAL CLASSIFICATION. 
Americana. Nos. 2, 4, 5, 7, .8, 11, 14, 16, 17, 19 
to 39, 45, 48, 53, 54, 55, 56, 61, 65, 66, 67, 69, 
71, 79, 82, 84; 86, 98, 99, 100, 103, 111-117, 
123, 126, 132, 133, 137, 155, 166, 167, 170, 
172. 174, 177,180-185, 190,191,196,202, 205, 
210, 213, 221, 222, 225, 227, 246, 249, 267, 
269, 270, 271, 275, 276, 277, 279, 280, 281, 
282, 283, 287 to 293, 298 to 305, 307 to 314, 
328, 335, 336, 344, 345, 407, 408, 413, 417, 
418, 421, 426-429, 433, 435, 438, 439, 445-448, 
455-460, 472-474, 476, 479, 481-484, 486, 487, 
494, 497, 503, 504, 514-522, 536, 540, 555, 557, 
559, f,61, 563, 564, 566, 584-586, 590, 595- 
597, 599-604, 609, 610, 617, 620, 622,623,626, 
629, 635, 640-644, 651, 653-656, 663, 664, 669, 
671, 673-675, 688-703, 711, 724, 725, 729, 
730, 732, 745, 746, 748-755, 757, 758,760-762, 
765, 778-781, 783, 796, 798-8( 0, 802, 805-807, 
818, 819, 824, 826, 827, 832, 837, 838, 841- 
843, 850, 853, 855, 856, 866, 867, 872, 873, 896, 
898-901, 911-913, 914, 919, 921-923,926, 928, 
931, 943-946, 952, 957, 959-972, 979, 982-991, 
993, 1000, 1001, 1012, 1013, 1015-1023, 1026, 
1032-1036, 1043, 1045-1049, 1051, 1058, 1063. 
Antiquities. Nos. 3, 43, 68, 318, 319,321, 327, 
331, 332, 351, 365, 370, 446, 560, 595, 613, 
667, 751, 774, 788, 890, 1005. 
Autographs. Nos. 57, 81, 114, 177, 212, 376, 
678, 804, 841. 
Biography. Nos. 1, 9, 41, 42, 62, 80, 104, 108, 
109, 145, 150, 153, 158,160,186,188,213, 220, 
250, 278, 288, 298, 305, 307, 309, 310, 314, 
315, 353, 356, 36(', 373 to 375, 402-406, 411, 
423, 461, 462, 465, 467, 468, 470, 501, 504, 
509, 514, 518-520, 530, 536, 539, 542, 561, 
562, 565, 566, 571-573, 577, 578, 585, 586, 599, 
603, 615, 632, 637, 672, 674, 677, 679, 722, 724, 
725, 740, 749, 757, 758,761, 772, 778, 796, 798, 
803, 806, 807, 814, 829, 830, 853, 913, 918,929, 
1028, 1029, 1036, 1040, 1048, 1054, 1063. 
Botany. Nos. 110, 329, 337, 482, 690, 895. 
Conchology. Nos. 95, 124, 138, 157, 447, 515- 
517, 768, 781, 859, 976-977, 1032, 1053. 
Costumes. Nos. 200, 201, 325, 926. 
Cyclopedias. Nos. 41, 269, 283, 284, 763. 
Dictionaries. Nos. 71, 208, 235, 236, 237, 238, 
239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 279, 283, 441, 454, 
463, 505, 951. 
Drama. Nos. 62, 74, 232, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 
257, 266, 268, 299, 414, 507, 624, 710, 727, 734, 
740, 814, 836, 860-862, 863, 874-877, 880-883, 
886, 887, 1049. 
Engravings. Nos. 49, 50, 51, 52, 121. 248, 316 
to 401, 450, 485, 511, 580, 770, 775, 776, 907, 
908, 998, 1008, 1022, 1023, 1024. 
Entomology. Nos. 260,261, 262,263, 264, 265, 
543, 544, 682, 1031. 
Explorations and Surveys. Nos. 2, 281, 282, 
304, 311, 420, 472, 617, 729, 748, 827, 921, 
1035. 
Fine Arts. Nos. 49, 50, 51, 52, 85, 121,125,127, 
229, 257, 267, 274, 278, 333, 334, 450, 511, 512, 
547, 551, 552, 556, 573, 578, 591, 815, 628, 844- 
849, 917, 918, 937, 974, 1057. 
Geology. Nos. 131,218,304,464,482,483,616, 
650, 690, 745, 816, 817, 827, 995, 996, 1035. 
Indians. Nos. 29, 599, 600, 601, 602, 675, 696, 
866, 867. 
Meteorology. Nos. 46, 73, 533, 558, 625, 809. 
Mineralogy. Nos. 131, 482, 690, 746, 826. 
Natural History. Nos. 8, 55, 56, 94, 95, 156, 
218, 249, 260 to 265, 233, 346, 347, 394, 421, 
482, 513, 575, 621,634, 682, 690, 696, 878,892, 
995, 996, 1038. 
Ornithology. Nos. 55, 61, 103, 156, 202, 233, 
382, 513, 575, 634, 705, 810, 1046. 
Paleontology. Nos. 221, 230, 756. 
Periodicals. Nos. 227, 273, 412, 540, 590, 645, 
655, 683-687, 701, 702, 704, 7o6, 764, 783, 787, 
795, 808, 811, 839, 888, 903, 981, 990. 
Poetry. (See also Drama.) Nos. 44, 96, 142, 
143, 168, 178,187. 206,209, 214, 215, 330, 392, 
432, 469, 475, 490, 588, 714, 726, 742, 743, 767, 
782, 821, 822, 869, 881, 886, 906,909, 916,935, 
938, 939, 947, 1055. 
Shakspeariana. Nos. 58, 59, 203, 248, 326, 437, 
737, 874, 875, 876, 877,- 978. 
Travels. Nos. 12, 70, 126, 167, 173, 194, 195, 
199, 216, 271, 420, 460, 496,523-525,535, 553, 
567, 584, 769, 790, 797, 910, 924, 1002, 1007, 
1043, 1058, 1059. 
Washingtoniana. Nos. 288, 596, 725, 798, 843, 
1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022. 
Zoology. Nos. 55, 56, 61, 94, 482, 690. 878, 879, 
1064. CATALOGUE. 
1 Abbott, John S. C. History of Napoleon Bonaparte. With 
maps and illustrations. 2 vols. imp’l 8°, cloth. 
New York, 1S55. 
2 Abert, John James. Report of an expedition on the upper 
Arkansas and through the country of the Comanche Indians, 
in 1845. Maps and plates. 1 vol. 8°, sheep. 
Washington, 1846. 
3 Adam, Alexander. Roman antiquities. 7th edition. 1 vol. 
8°, half mor., new. London, 1814. 
4 Adams, John. Works. With life by Charles Francis Adams. 
10 vols. 8°, cloth. Boston, 1856. 
5 Adams, John, and Sewall, Jonathan. Novanglus and 
Massachusettensis; or political essays published in 1774 
and 1775 on the principal points of controversy between 
Great Britain and her colonies. 1 vol. 8°, sheep. 
Boston, 1819. 
6 Addison, Joseph. Works. 6 vols. 120, half elf. gilt backs. 
New York, Putnam, 1854. 
7 Adlum, John. Memoir on the cultivation of the vine in Amer- 
ica. 2d edition. 1 vol. 120, unbound, scarce. 
Washington, 1828. 
iEsop. See Galleries, Engravings, etc. 
8 Agassiz, Louis. Contributions to the natural history of the 
United States of America. Vols. i-iv. 4 vols. 40, cloth. 
No more published. Boston, 1857-62. 
9 Aikin, John, [and W. Enfield, T. Morgan, W. Johnston.] 
General Biography ; or lives critical and historical, of the 
most eminent persons of all ages, etc. 10 vols. 40, half 
calf. London, 1799-1815. 
A work of sound judgment. Published at £20 10s. 6d. 
10 Aikin, Lucy. Memoirs of the Court of King James the First. 
2d edition. 1 vol. 8°, half calf. 
London, Longmans, 1822. 
11 Alexander, John Henry. Report on the manufacture of iron, 
with plates. [Followed by the 2d report.] 1 vol. 8°, sheep; 
scarce. Annapolis, i840-’44. 
12 Ali, Bey. Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Ara- 
bia, Syria and Turkey. 2d American edition. 2 vols. 8°, 
sheep. Philadelphia, 1816. 13 Alken, Tutor’s assistant. Involuntary thoughts. And, 
new symptoms. 26 plates, oblong folio, unbound. 
London, 1S23. 
14 Allan, John. Catalogue of the books, autographs, engravings, 
etc., belonging to. Prepared by Joseph Sabin. 1 vol. 8°, 
cloth. New York, 1864. 
15 Allen, Z. Philosophy of the mechanics of nature. Illustrated. 
1852. 1 vol. 8°, cloth. New York, 1852. 
16 American Almanac and Repository of useful Knowledge, for 
1830-1835, 1840, 1843, 1844, 1S46-48. Vols. 1-6, 11, 14, 
15, 17-20. 13 vols. (Vols. i and ii, boards). 120, half 
calf. Boston, 1830-’48. 
17 American Archives (Peter Force). 4th series 1775-1776, vols. 
i-vi. 5th series 1776, vols. i-iii. 9 vols. folio, hlf. rus. 
Washington, 1839-1853. 
A great storehouse of American history. The nine volumes de- 
scribed are all that have appeared. The manuscript of the un- 
published portion is in the Library of Congress. 
18 American Archives. 4th series vols. ii and vi, and 5th series 
vols. ii and iii. 4 vols. 
19 American Association for the Advancement of Science. 
Proceedings 6th meeting, Albany, 1851. 1 vol. 8°, paper, 
uncut. Washington, 1852. 
20 American Association for the Advancement of Science. 
Proceedings 7th meeting, Cleveland, 1853 1 vol. 8°, 
paper. Cambridge, 1856. 
21 American Association for the Advancement of Science. 
Proceedings 9th meeting, Providence, 1855. 1 vol. 8°, 
paper. Cambridge, 1856. 
22 American Association for the Advancement of Science. 
Proceedings nth meeting, Montreal, 1857. 1 v°l* 8°, 
paper. Cambridge, 1858. 
23 American Association for the Advancement of Science. 
Proceedings 12th meeting, Baltimore, 1858. 1 vol. 8°, 
paper. Cambridge, 1859. 
24 American Association for the Advancement of Science. 
Proceedings 13th meeting, Springfield, 1859. 1 v°l- 8°, 
paper, uncut. Cambridge, i860. 
25 American Association for the Advancement of Science. 
Proceedings 14th meeting, Newport, i860. 1 vol. 8°, 
paper. Cambridge, 1861. 
26 American Library of Useful Knowledge. Published by 
the Boston Society for the diffusion of useful knowledge. 
Vol. i. 120, half elf. Boston, 1831. 
27 American Pioneer ; a monthly periodical devoted to the objects 
of the Logan Historical Society. Vols. i-ii. 2 vols. 8°, 
half elf. Cincinnati, :842-’43. 
A collection of valuable documents relating to the border settle- 
ments of the West, comprising journals of campaigns, biograph- 
ical sketches, etc. Scarce. 3 
28 American State Papers. Documents, legislative and exec- 
utive of the Congress of the United States, since 1789. Se- 
lected and edited by Walter Lowrie and M. St. Clair 
Clarke. Foreign relations, vols. 1 to 4 inclusive. 4 vols. 
folio, half rus. Washington, 1833. 
29 American State Papers. (Same work.) Indian Affairs. 2 
vols. folio, half rus. Washington, 1833. 
30 American State Papers. (Same work.) Finances. Vols. 
1 to 3 inclusive. 3 vols. folio, half rus. 
Washington, 1833. 
31 American State Papers. (Same work.) Commerce a?td 
Navigation. 2 vols. folio, half rus. Washington, 1833. 
32 American State Papers. (Same work.) Military Affairs. 
Vols. 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7. 5 vols. folio, half rus. 
Washington, 1833, etc. 
33 American State Papers. (Same work.) Naval Afairs. 
Vol. 1, folio, half rus. Washington, 1833. 
34 American State Papers. (Same work.) Post Office De- 
partment. 1 vol. folio, half rus. Washington, 1833. 
35 American State Papers. (Same work). Claims. 1 vol. 
folio, half rus. Washington, 1833. 
36 American State Papers. (Same work). Miscellaneo?is. 
2 vols. folio, half rus. Washington, 1833. 
37 American State Papers. (Same work). Public Lands. 
Vols. 1 to 5 inclusive. 5 vols. folio, half rus. 
Washington, 1833. 
38 American State Papers. (Same work). Public Lands. 
Vols. 1 to 3 inclusive. 3 vols. folio, half rus. 
Washington, 1SS3. 
The above volumes of American State Papers are in fine condition 
and fresh binding. 
39 Ames, Fisher. Works. With selections from his speeches 
and correspondence. Edited by his son. 2 vols. 8°, cloth. 
Boston, 1S54. 
Annals of Congress. See United States. 
40. Apocryphal New Testament, being all the gospels, epistles, 
and other pieces now extant, attributed in the first centuries 
to Jesus Christ, his apostles, etc., and not included in the 
New Testament. 1 vol. 8°, paper. New York, 18—. 
41 Appleton’s Cyclopedia of Biography. Edited by Francis 
L. Hawks, LL. D. With numerous illustrations, r vol. 
8°, half elf. New York, 1856. 
42 Arago, Francois. Biographies of distinguished scientific 
men. Translated. 2d series. 1 vol. 120, cloth. 
Boston, 1859. 
43. Arch.eologia, or miscellaneous tracts relating to antiquity, 
published by the Society of Antiquaries of London. Vols. 
14, 22, 23, 27. 4 vols. 40, bds., uncut. 
London,1S08-183S. 44 Ariosto, Lodovico. Orlando Furioso. Translated, with 
notes by John Hoole. (With plates). 5 vols. 8°, elf. 
London, 1783. 
45 Armstrong, John. Notices of the war of 1S12. 2 vols. 120, 
cloth. New York, 1840. 
46 Army Meteorological Register, for 12 years, 1843-1854. 
1 vol. 40, half rus. Washington, 1855. 
47 Arnett, J. A. Inquiry into the nature and form of the books 
of the ancients, with a history of the art of binding. 30 
plates. 1 vol. 120, cloth. London, 1837. 
48 Arnold, Benedict. Proceedings of a general court-martial 
for the trial of. With introduction, notes, etc. 1 vol. 8°, 
half mor., new. Privately printed [by Munsell]. 
New York, 1865. 
Reprint from the scarce Philadelphia edition of 1780. Edition, 
100 copies. 
49 Art Journal. For the years 1847 to 1850 inclusive. 4 vols. 
40 ,full mor., not uniform. London, v. d. 
50 Art Journal. For the years 1850 to 1874 inclusive. 25 vols. 
40, half rus. new. London, v. d. 
51 Art Journal. New series, vols. i-vi, for the years 1875 to 
1880 inclusive. 6 vols. 40, unbound. (Wanting nos. 43 and 
62). New York, v. d. 
52 Art Journal. New Series, numbers i-n,for 1881. 1 vol. 
8°, unbound. London, 1881. 
53 Astor Library. Alphabetical index to the Astor Library. 
1 vol. 8°, sheets. Scarce. New York, 1851. 
54 Atwater, Caleb. Essay on education. 1 vol. 8°, cloth. 
Scarce. Cincinnati, 1841. 
55 Audubon, John James. The birds of America, from drawings 
made from life in the United States and territories, with 
descriptive letter-press. 7 vols- imperial 8°,_full mor..gilt. 
New York, 1856. 
An early edition in fine condition. 500 beautifully colored plates. 
This work now sells readily for $200.00. 
56 Audubon, John James, and Bachman, John. The quad- 
rupeds of North America. 3 vols. imperial 8°,_full mor., 
gilt. New York, i852-’54. 
A companion work to “The Birds.” This copy is in fine condition. 
57 Autographs. A collection of eighty autograph letters of 
Poets, Novelists, Essayists, Artists, Statesmen and Philan- 
thropists. In one folio volume, bound in full morocco. 
(A. L. S. means autograph letter signed. L. S. means 
letter signed. Folio, 120, 160, refer to the size of the letter 
sheet.) 
Contents. 
Allen, William. (Metaphysician; private sec’y to Lord Holland.) 
A. L. S. 40, 1830. Inlaid. 
Banitn, John. (Irish Novelist.) A. L. S. 2pp. 40, 1833. Inlaid. 5 
Bourke, Gen. Richard. A. L. S. 3pp. 120, 1837. Inlaid. 
Burritt, Elihu. (Social Reformer.) A. L. S. ip. 160, n. d. 
Brougham, H., Lord. A. L. S. 2pp. 40, 1834. Letter of introduc- 
tion for Miss Martineau to 
Bremer, Fredrika. A motto and signature in autograph. 1 p. 120, 
n. d. 
Buxton, Sir T. F. (Brother-in-law of Mrs. Fry; friend ofWilber- 
force). A. L. S. 2pp. 120, 1828. Inlaid. 
Bryant, William Cullen. Poem of four stanzas in autograph. “The 
May sun sheds an amber light.” 1 p. 12° 
Croly, George. (Author of Salathiel.) A. L. S. 40, 2pp. n. d. 
Inlaid. On anti-slavery matters. 
Clarke, Sir James, M. D. (Physician to the Queen.) A. L. S. 
3pp. 120, 1838. 
Clare, John. Poet. A L. S. 3pp. folio, followed by one page 
containing three poems in autograph. 1828 
Campbell, Thomas. Poet. A. L. S. ip. 40, 1829. Inlaid. Inclosing 
£3; to aid an unfortunate youth. 
Campbell, Rev. John. A. L. S. '2pp. 120, 1828. Inlaid by second 
leaf. 
Clarkson, Thomas. (Philanthropist, and author of the Life of 
William Penn). A. L. S. 3pp. 4°, 1830. Inlaid by second leaf. 
Chambers, Robert. (Edinburgh Journal, etc.) A. L. S. ip. 1842. 
Cowper, William. A. L. S. 2pp. 40, May 2,——. “My dearest 
Coz,” on domestic affairs, and ending “ Yours with the celerity 
of lightning,” etc. 
Cunningham, Allan. A. L. S. ip. 40, 1832. “ I shall write away 
regardless of all critics.” 
Cunningham, Allan. A. L. S. ip. 120, n. d. “ I have tried to 
write a calm, clear narrative.” (Referring to his life of Burns). 
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. A. L. signed S. T. C. 3pp. 40, 1833. 
Inlaid by second leaf. 
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. A. L. signed S. T. C. 4pp. 120, 1833. 
Inlaid by second leaf. Both above letters on the abolition of 
slavery. 
Dickens, Charles. A. L. S. ip. 120, 1842. Extract. “ I perfectly 
recollect all I said on that pleasant evening, and will send you 
the remarks in MSS. as soon as I can find time to write them, 
which will most probably be in the canal boat on my way to 
Pittsburgh.” 
Ellis, Sarah P. A. L. S. ip. 120, 1849. 
Foscolo, Ugo. (Italian poet). A. L. S. ip. 120, n. d. 
Fraser, J. B. (Traveller and author). A. L. S. ip. 120, 1820. 
Inlaid by second leaf. 
Fox, C. R. A. L. S. 2pp. 40, 1828. Inlaid by second leaf. Re- 
fers to an etching at (his father’s) Holland House. 
Grant, Charles (afterwards Lord Glenely). A. L. in 3d person. 
3pp. 120, 1830. Inlaid by second leaf. 
Howitt, Richard. Poet. A. L. S. ip. 40, 1829. 
Hume, Joseph., M. P. (Political reformer). A. L. S. 3pp. 120, 
1824. Inlaid by second leaf. In reference to the Cape Town 
colony. 
Holland, Lord. A. L. S. 3pp. 120, 1834. Inlaid by second leaf. 
Howick, Lord. A. L. S. 3pp. 120, 1833. Inlaid by second leaf. 
Howitt, Mary. A. L. signed M. H. 4pp. 120. Inlaid by second 
leaf. Very interesting. 
Harris, John. (Author of Pre-Adamite Earth). A. L. S. ip. 
120, 1846. 
Hall Anna Maria. A. L. S. 4pp. 120, 18 \2. With an engraving 
of The Rosely, old Brompton. Inlaid by second leaf. “ I wish 
females here were employed in shops.” 
Humboldt, Baron von. A. L. S. 3pp. 4°, 1814. Addressed “ a 6 
son Excellence Monsieur Madison, President des Etats Unis, 
Washington.” 
Herring, C (Famous bookbinder). Receipt for £52 12s. 6d. 
“ for Boydell’s Shakespeare, book and binding 9 vols. folio, rus- 
sia elegant.” 
Jefferson, Joseph. (Actor). Autograph. 
Kean, Charles. (Actor). A. L. S. ip. 120, 1846. “ My time 
and mind has been so engrossed with the production of Richard 
3d that I have been unable to calm my excitement sufficiently,” etc. 
Lawrence, Sir Thomas. (Artist). A. L. S. 2pp. 120. “ Mr. 
Wilkie has obliged me by giving me a ticket to hear Dr. Chal- 
mers this morning,” etc. 
Lamb, Charles. A. L. signed C. L. ip., folio, 29 lines, 1833. 
Inlaid. Written to Moxon, the publisher. “ The word pet is 
singularly distasteful to me. Besides being feminine (girlish 
rather) it is used as a nursling,” etc. The whole letter is filled 
with humor 
Lockhart, J. G. (Author Life of Scott.) A. L. S. 2pp. 120, 1834. 
“ I shall receive very thankfully whatever you may send respect- 
ing Sir W. S.,” etc. 
Lover, Samuel. (Poet, etc). A. L. S. 3pp. 120, 1848. “The 
Philadelphia people did not understand ‘ The Dream ’ as well as 
the New Yorkers,” etc 
Lee, Mrs. S. A. L. S. 4pp. 120, 1831. Inlaid by second leaf. 
Moore, Thomas. A. L S. ip. 120, 1847. “The world should long 
ago have had them (some verses) had I not shrunk from being 
an accomplice in my own laudation.” 
Macaulay, Thomas Babington, Lord. A. L. S. 2pp. 120, 1832. 
Refers to an introduction to Coleridge. 
Montgomery, James. A. L. S. 4pp 40, 1828. With wax seal and 
monograph. “ Poetry is essentially truth, and uses fiction to 
adorn itself withal.” 
Mackintosh, Sir James. (Historian). A. L. S. 2pp. 120, 1831. 
Inlaid. In reference to the failure of the Coleridge pension. 
Mackenzie, Sir G. S. A. L. S. ip. 1818. 
Mathew, Theobald. “ Father Mathew.” A. L. S. 2pp. 40, 1849. 
Macaulay, Zachary. (Father of the Historian). Philanthropist and 
friend of Wilberforce and Clarkson. A. L. S. 2pp. 120, 1832. 
Mitford, Miss. (“ Our Village”). A. L. S. 1 p 40, 1834. Inlaid. 
Noel, Baptist W. A. L. S. ip. 120, n. d. 
O’Brien, William S. (Irish patriot). A. L. in 3d person. 3pp. 
120, 1859. 
Opie, Mrs. Amelia. A. L. S. 2pp. 40, 1828. 
Procter, B. W. “Barry Cornwall.” A. L. S. ip. 120. 
Porter, Miss Jane. (“Scottish Chiefs,” etc). Autograph inscrip- 
tion in 3d person : “ With Miss Porter’s compliments and 
thanks.” 
Redding, Cyrus. A. L. S. ip. 40, 1846. Inclosing autograph 
letters of Foscolo and Horace Smith. (In this collection). 
Rogers, Samuel. tP°e*0- A. L. S. 2pp. 120, 1829. Inlaid by 
second leaf. Refers to a volume of miscellany to which he had 
been requested to contribute. 
Southey, Robert. A. L. S. 3pp. 40, 1828. Inlaid by 2d leaf. 
Declining to contribute to an “ Annual ” without remuneration. 
“ I live by the labors of my pen.” 
Smith, Horatio. (Author of Rejected Addresses). A. L. S. ip. 
8°, 1824. Inlaid To Colburn’s New Monthly concerning two 
articles :—“ The steamboat from London to Calais,” and “ Din- 
ner in the steamboat.” 
St. John, J. A. (Author of “Anatomy of Society” and various 
“Travels” ). A. L. S. 4pp. 12°, 1831. Inlaid by second leaf. 
Scott. Sir Walter. A. L. S. ip. 120, 1819. 7 
Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. ip. 40. n. d. “ Sorry experience has 
taught me how difficult it is to procure what is desired from per- 
sons high in office,” etc. 
Stockenstrom, Sir A. A. L. S. 2pp. 120, 1839. Inlaid. 
Sharpe, Charles Kirkpatrick. A. L. S. 2pp. 120, 1819. 
Stephen, James. (Author of War in Disguise). A. L. S. 4pp. 
120; 1831. Inlaid by second leaf. 
Smith. William. (Father of English geology). * A. L. signed 
W. S. ip. 120, 1833. Inlaid. 
Thalberg. Two bars of music, and beneath S. Thalberg, Wash- 
ington, Dec. 17, 1856, in autograph. 
Thornley, Thomas, M. P. A. L. S. 3pp. 120. Inlaid by second 
leaf. 
Tytler, Patrick Fraser. (Author of the great History of Scotland). 
A. L. S. 2pp. 120. 
Thompson, T. Renwick, M. P. A. L. S. 3pp. 120, 1832. Inlaid. 
Tennyson, Alfred. A. L S. 2pp. 120. Inlaid. 
Thackeray, W. M. A. L. S. ip. 160, n. d. 
Talfourd, Thomas Noon. (Biographer of Charles Lamb). A. L. 
S. 2pp. 1844. 
Thomson, Rev. Andrew. A. L. S. ip 40, n. d. 
Villiers, C. P. (M. P). A. L. S. 4pp. 120, n. d. Inlaid by sec- 
ond leaf. 
Wilkie, Sir David. A. L. S. ip 120, n. d. 
Waugh, Rev. D. A. L. S. ip. 40, 1820. Inlaid. 
Wilberforce, William. L. S. 3pp- 40, 1832. Inlaid by second leaf. 
Wilberforce, William. L. S. 3pp. with postscript (one page) in 
autograph. 120, 1830. Inlaid. 
Original portrait in pencil of the Poet Churchill, drawn from life 
by Charles Catton, R. A. 
58 Ayscougii, Samuel. Index to the remarkable passages and 
words made use of by Shakespeare. 1 vol. 8°, sheep. 
Dublin, 1791. 
59 Ayscough, Samuel. Same work. 2d edition. 1 vol. 8°, half 
calf. London, 1827. 
Highly useful. 
60 Bacon, Francis. Works. 10 vols. 8°, half calf. 
First complete 8° edition. London, 1803. 
Bailey, N. Etymological dictionary. See Dictionary. 
61 Baird, Spencer F., Brewer, T. M., and Ridgway, R. Flis- 
tory of North American birds—land birds. Illustrated by 
64 colored plates and 593 wood-cuts. 3 vols. imperial 8°, 
cloth, new. Boston, 1874. 
62 Baker, D. E., Reed, I., Jones S. Biographia Dramatica , or, 
a companion to the playhouse, containing historical and 
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217 D’Anvers, Caleb. The Craftsman. 14 vols. 120, calf. 
London, 1731—*37- 
218 Darwin, Charles. Journal of researches into the natural 
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New York, 1846. 
219 Darwin, Charles. The descent of man. 2 vols. 8°, cloth. 
New York, 1871. 
320 Davis, Mathew L. Memoirs of Aaron Burr. 2 vols. 8°, 
half calf. New York, 1836. 
1st edition. 
221 Deane, James. Ichnographs from the sandstone of Connecti- 
cut river (46 plates). 1 vol. 40, cloth. Boston, 1861. 
222 De Bow, James D. B. Industrial resources of the Southern 
and Western States. 3 vols. 8°, cloth. 
New Orleans, 1853. 
Decandolle, A. P. Plantarum historia. See Galleries, En- 
gravings, etc. 
223 De Foe, Daniel. Novels and miscellaneous works. Vols. 
1-2, 4-20. 19 vols. 120, half calf. (Vol. 3 wanting.) 
Oxford, Talboys, i840-’4i. 
Robinson Crusoe, 2 vols. 
Mol Flanders. 
Colonel Jack, Memoirs of a 
Cavalier. 
New Voyage Around the World. 
Captain Carleton. 
Plague in London. 
History of the Devil. 
CONTENTS. 
Roxana. 
System of Magic. 
History of Apparitions. 
Religious Courtship. 
Family Instruction, 2 vols. 
English Tradesmen, 2 vols. 
Duncan Campbell. 
Life of De Foe. 19 
234 De Foe, Daniel. Life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe. 
Cook’s edition. Embellished with engravings. 3 vols. 8°, 
half calf. Bruxelles, 1803. 
225 De Hass, Wills. History of the early settlement and Indian 
wars of Western Virginia, embracing an account of the vari- 
ous expeditions in the West previous to 1795. Illustrated. 
1 vol. 8°, cloth. Wheeling, 1851. 
226 Delafield, Richard. Report on the art of war in Europe in 
i854-’55,-’56. (Title stained.) 1 vol. 40, cloth. 
Washington, i860. 
227 Democratic Expositor and U. S. Journal ; for the country. 
[Jesse E. Dow.] Vol. 1, nos. 1-38. July 3, 1845-May 
9,1846. 1 vol. 8°, half mor., scarce. Washington, 1846. 
No more published. 
228 De Quincy, Thomas. [Writings.] 17 vols. 120, cloth. 
Boston, 1851-72. 
Autobiographic Sketches. 
Literary Reminiscences, 2 vols. 
Essays on Philosophical Writ- 
ers, 2 vols. 
Avenger. 
Theological Essays, 2 vols. 
Letters to Young Men. 
Logic of Political Economy. 
CONTENTS. 
Note-book of an English Opium 
Eater. 
Narrative Papers, 2 vols. 
Essays on the Poets. 
Biographical Essays. 
Confessions of an English 
Opium Eater. 
Miscellaneous Essays. 
229 De Quincy, Quatremere. Essay on the nature, the end, and 
the means of imitation in the fine arts. Translated by J. C. 
Kent. 1 vol. 8°, half calf . London, 1837. 
230 Deshayes. Description des Coquilles fossiles des environs de 
Paris. [162 plates.] 2 vols. 40 (bound in one volume), 
cloth. Paris, 1823-183 6. 
Very rare in any form. Wanting title page and pages 5-6 of vol. 1, 
pages 9-10 vol. 2, and plates 9-12 vol. 1. 
231 Dewey, Orville. Discourses. 1 vol. 120, cloth. 
New York, 1835. 
232 Dibdin, Thomas. Reminiscences of Thomas Dibdin of the 
Theatres Royal, Covent-Garden, Drury-Lane, Hay market, 
etc. 2 vols. 6ds., uncut. London, 1827. 
233 Dick, Thomas. [Works.] Uniform edition. 8 vols. 8°, 
cloth. Philadelphia, i847~’49. 
234 Dickens, Charles. [Writings. With illustrations by Phiz 
and Cruikshank.] 21 vols. 120, half calf, antique. 
Philadelphia, T. B. Peterson, n. d. 
CONTENTS. 
Little Dorrit, 2 vols. 
Nicholas Nickleby, 2 vols. 
Dombey and Son, 2 vols. 
David Copperfield, 2 vols. 
Oliver Twist, 2 vols. 
Old Curiosity Shop, 2 vols. 
Pickwick Papers, 2 vols. 
Bleak House, 2 vols. 
Christmas Stories, 2 vols. 
Sketches by Boz, 2 vols. 
New Stories by Boz, 1 vol. 
235 Dictionary, Bayle’s. General dictionary, historical and crit- 
ical, in which a new translation of that of the celebrated 20 
Mr. Bayle, with the corrections printed in the Paris edition, 
is included. By Bernard, Birch and Lochman. io vols. 
folio, calf. London, 1734-’41. 
This is the much enlarged and most desirable edition of Bayle’s 
Dictionary. 
236 Dictionary. English and Italian—Italian and English. By 
Baretti. 8th edition. 2 vols. 8°, half calf . London, 1831. 
237 Dictionary. Spanish and English—English and Spanish. 
By Neuman and Baretti. 4th edition. 2 vols. 8°, calf. 
London, 1823. 
238 Dictionary. Spanish and English—English and Spanish. 
Seoane’s Neuman and Baretti, by Velazquez. 1 vol. imp’l 
8°, half rus. Paris, 1852. 
239 Dictionary. French and Spanish—Spanish and French. By 
Lopez and Maurel. New edition. 1 vol. 8°, half calf . 
Paris, 1847. 
240 Dictionary. English. Universal entomological dictionary. 
By N. Bailey. 14th edition. 1 vol. 8°, calf. London, 1751. 
241 Dictionary. English. New dictionary of the English lan- 
guage. By Richardson. 2 vols. 40, half rus. 
London, Pickering, 1839. 
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242 Dictionary. English. Dictionary of the English Language. 
By Noah Webster, New York. Reprinted by E. H. 
Barker, of Thetford, Norfolk, from a copy communicated 
by the author, with many MSS. corrections. 2 vols. 40, 
half mor., scarce. London, 1831-’32. 
243 Dictionary. Glossary and entomological dictionary of obso- 
lete and uncommon words ; illustrative of the works of our 
early dramatic poets, etc. By William Toone. Half calf. 
London, Pickering, 1832. 
244 Dictionary. Entomological dictionary, oranalysisof the Eng- 
lish language. By William Grimshaw. 1 vol. 8°, sheep. 
Philadelphia, 1821. 
Disney, John. Museum Desneianum. See Galleries, Engrav- 
ings, etc. 
D’Israeli, Isaac. Curiosities of literature. 1 vol. 8°, half 
rus. New York, 1835. 
246 District of Columbia. Code of laws prepared under the 
authority of the act of Congress of 29th April, 1816. 
1 vol. 8°, Ids., uncut. Washington, 1819. 
Judge Cranch’s edition. 
247 Dods, J. B. Spirit manifestations examined and explained. 
1 vol. 120, cloth. New York, 1854. 
248 Douce, Francis. Illustrations of Shakespeare, and of ancient 
manners. Engravings on wood, by Jackson. New edition. 
1 vol. 8°, full elf. London, 1839. 
A fine copy of this scarce book. 249 Doughty, J. and T. Cabinet of natural history, and Ameri- 
can rural sports. With illustrations. Vol. i, 40, half 
elfscarce. Philadelphia, 1830. 
250 Drake, Francis S. Dictionary of American biography. 1 
vol. 8°, sheep. Boston, 1S74. 
251 Dramas. [A collection of dramas bound in 9 vols. 8°, half 
sheep. ] 
CONTENTS. 
Poor Gentleman, by Colman : London, 1802. Road to Ruin, by 
Holcroft: London, 1802. Tale of Mystery, by Holcroft: Lon- 
don, 1802. Valentine and Orson, by Dibdin: London, 1804. 
Town and Country, by Morton : London, 1807. Guy Mannering, 
by Terry: London, 1816. Rob Roy Macgregor, by Pocock: 
London, 1818. Speed the Plough (title wanting). Way to Get 
Married (title wanting). 
The above are prompters’ copies, profusely annotated, for stage use. 
252 Dramas. [A collection in 7 vols. 120, half sheep.] 
CONTENTS. 
Child of Nature, Genlis : Philadelphia, 1790. False Shame, Kotze- 
bue : New York, 1800. Inkle and Yarico, by Colman : New York, 
1806. Honey-moon, by Tobin : New York, 1805. John Bull, by 
Colman : New York, 1806. George Barnwell, by Lillo : Boston, 
1807. Forest of Bondy : New York, 1816. King John, Shakes- 
peare : Boston, 1822. Simpson & Co. : New York, 1823. Venice 
Preserved, by Otway : Baltimore, 1827. 
The above are prompters’ copies also. 
253 Dramas. [A collection bound in 5 vols. 120, sheep.] 
CONTENTS. 
Douglas, by Home: New York, 1828. Francis the First: Phila- 
delphia, 1832. Fish out of water, Lunn: New York, 1827. 
Mogul tale, by Inchbald : New York, 1827. Irish Tutor: New 
York, 1823. Village Lawyer : Philadelphia, 1822. The Rendez- 
vous, by Ayton : Philadelphia, 1827. Turnpike Gate, by Knight: 
New York, 1831. Love a-la-mode, by Macklin : Philadelphia, 
1823. Monsieur Tonson, by Moncrieff: Philadelphia. 1824. 
Ruffian Boy, by Dibdin: New York, 1831. Prize, by Hoare: 
New York, 1808. Evil Eye, by Phillips : New York, 1831. Jew 
and the Doctor, by Dibdin : Philadelphia, 1823. Wedding Day, 
by Mrs. Inchbald : New York, 1819. Paul and Virginia, by Cobb : 
New York, 1820. The Hotel, by Jephson: New York, 1810. 
Victorine, by Barnett: New York, 182-. Fortune’s Frolic, by 
Allingham : Philadelphia, 1823. Plot and Counterplot, by Kem- 
ble ; Philadelphia, 1808. Floating Beacon, by Ball: New York, 
1824. Fair American, by O’Keefe: Philadelphia, 1823. Who’s 
the Dupe? by Cowley: New York, 1807. Critic, by Sheridan: 
New York, 1807. Prisoner at Large, by O’Keefe ; Philadelphia, 
1822. Boarding House, by Beazley : New York, 1812. Tom and 
Jerry: Baltimore, 1825. Falls of Clyde, by Soane: New York, 
1813. Dramatist, by Reynolds: Baltimore, 1817. Timour the 
Tartar, by Lewis : Boston, 1813. Midnight Hour, by Inchbald : 
Boston, 1823. Tobacconist: Boston, 1823. King Henry IV: 
Boston, 1823. King John; Boston, 1822. 
254 Dramas. [A collection bound in 3 vols. 120, half mor., new."] 
CONTENTS. 
Modern Standard Drama, edited by Epes Sargent, viz: Money, by 
Bulwer. Hunchback, by Knowles. Don Caesar de Bazan. Honey- 
moon, by Tobin. School for scandal, by Sheridan. Charles the 22 
Second, by Payne. Poor Gentleman, by Colman. London As- 
surance, by Boucicault. Stranger, by Kotzebue. Iron Chest, 
by Colman. Bertram, by Maturin. Gamester, by Moore. Venice 
preserved, by Otway. Apostate, by Shiel. Evadne, by Shiel. 
Brutus by Payne. Ion, by Talfourd. New way to pay old 
debts, by Massinger. Speed the plough, by Morton. Cure for 
the heartache, by Morton. Town and country, by Morton. 
Follies of a night, by Planche. Clandestine marriage, by Col- 
man. Faint heart ne’er won a fair lady, by Planche. Love-chase, 
by Knowles. Gisippus, bj’ Griffin. 
255 Dramas. [A collection bound in one vol. 120, half calf ', rare.'] 
CONTENTS. 
French plays, viz : Asgill, by Decomberausse : Paris, 1796. Wash- 
ington, ou 1’orpheline de la Pensylvanie, par D’Aubigny : Paris, 
1815. Les sauvages de la Floride, par L. Henry: Paris, 1807. 
Les Akan<jas, suivi des Espagnols dans la Floride, par Cuvelier: 
Paris, 1797. L’Hdroine de Boston, ou le Fran<jais au Canada: 
Paris, 1802. La Main de fer, ou l’epouse criminelle, par Cuve- 
lier : Paris, 1810. Le voyage antour de ma chambre, par Perin : 
Paris, 1816. Nina, ou la folle paramour, par Milon : Paris, 1813, 
and ten others. 
256 Drew, Samuel. Essay on the identity and general resurrec- 
tion of the human body. 1 vol. 8°, half mor. 
Brooklyn, 1S11. 
257 Du Bos, Abbe. Critical reflections on poetry, painting and 
music. With an inquiry into the theatrical entertainments 
of the ancients. Translated by Thomas Nugent. 3 vols. 
8°, calf. London, 1748. 
258 Dufief, Nicholas Guion. Nature displayed in her mode of 
teaching language to men. 9th ed. 2 vols. 8°, bds. 
Philadelphia, 1845. 
259 Duncan, James. Introduction to entomology. Illustrated by 
38 [hand] coloured plates [and portrait of Baron DeGeer.] 
1 vol. 12°, cloth, uncut. Edinburgh, 1840. 
Jardine’s Naturalists’Library; Entomology, vol. i. 
260 Duncan, James. The natural history of beetles. Illustrated 
by 32 plates and portrait of John Ray. 1 vol. 120, cloth, 
uncut. Edinburgh, 1835. 
Jardine’s Naturalists’ Library; Entomology, vol. ii. 
261 Duncan, James. The natural history of British butterflies. 
Illustrated by 36 plates and portrait of Werner. 1 vol. 120, 
cloth, uncut. Edinburgh, 1835. 
Jardine’s Naturalists’ Library; Entomology, vol. iii. 
262 Duncan, James. The natural history of British moths, 
sphinxes, etc. Illustrated by 32 plates and portrait of 
Madam Merian. 1 vol. 120, cloth, u7icut. 
Edinburgh, 1S36. 
Jardine’s Naturalists’ Library; Entomology, vol. iv. 
263 Duncan, James. The natural history of foreign butterflies. 
Illustrated by 33 [hand] coloured plates and portrait of 
Lamarck. 1 vol. 120, cloth, zinctit. Edinburgh, 1837. 
Jardine’s Naturalists’ Library; Entomology, vol. v. 23 
264 Duncan, James. The natural history of bees. Illustrated by 
36 [hand] coloured plates and portrait of Huber. 1 vol. 120, 
cloth, uncut. Edinburgh, 1S40. 
Jardine’s Naturalists’Library; Entomology, vol. vi. 
265 Duncan, James. The natural history of exotic moths. Illus- 
trated by 34 [hand] coloured plates and portrait of Latrielle. 
1 vol. 120, cloth, imcut. Edinburgh, 1841. 
Jardine’s Naturalists’ Library; Entomology, vol. vii. 
266 Dunlap, William. History of the American theatre. 2 vols. 
8°, half mor., uncut. London, 1833. 
Includes a catalogue of American plays and authors. Scarce. 
267 Dunlap, William. History of the rise and progress of the 
arts of design in the United States. 2 vols. 8°, bds. 
1st edition, and very scarce. New York, 1834. 
268 Dutton, Thomas. The dramatic censor ; or weekly theatrical 
report. Comprising a complete chronicle of the British 
stage, etc. vols. 1-2. 2 vols. 8°, half calf. 
London, 1800. 
269 Duyckinch, Evert A., and George L. Cyclopedia of 
American literature. 2 vols. imperial S°, cloth. 
New York, 1856. 
270 Dwight, Theodore. The character of Thomas Jefferson as 
exhibited in his own writings. 1 vol. 120, cloth. 
Boston, 1839. 
271 Dwight, Timothy. Travels in New England and New 
York. Illustrated. 4 vols. 8°, hlf. elf. London, 1823. 
The most important of Dr. Dwight’s writings. 
272 Echard, Laurence. An exact description of Ireland : chro- 
nographically surveying all its provinces and counties, etc. 
1 vol. \6°,ftill mor. gilt. London, 1691. 
273 Edinburgh Review, or Critical journal. From October, 1802- 
April, 1855. Vols. 1-101 ; and General Index of vols. 1- 
80. (in 3 volumes). Total, 104 vols. 8°, half sheep. 
Edinburgh, 1806-1855. 
The literary organ ofthe great Whig party established by Brougham, 
Jeffrey and others, and carried on by the best ability. 
274 Edwards, Edward. Anecdotes of painters who have resided 
or been born in England ; with critical remarks on their 
productions. Intended as a continuation of Anecdotes of 
Painting by Walpole. 1 vol. 40, half mor. 
London, 1808. 
275 Elliot, Jonathan. Debates in the several State Conven- 
tions on the adoption of the Federal Constitution as recom- 
mended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 17S7, 
etc. 2d ed. 4 vols. 8°, sheep. Washington, 1836. 
276 Elliot, Jonathan. The funding system of the United States 
and of Great Britain, with some tabular facts of other na- 
tions touching the same subject. 1 vol. 8°, half rus. 
Washington, 1845. 
A fine copy of this scarce and valuable work. 277 Elliott, Charles W. New England history, from the dis- 
covery of the continent by the Northmen, A. D. 986 to 
1776. 2 vols. 8°, cloth. New York, 1857. 
278 Elmes, James. General and bibliographical dictionary of the 
fine arts ; containing explanations of the principal terms 
used in painting, sculpture, and architecture, with histor- 
ical sketches, etc. 1 vol. 8°, half calf. London, 1826. 
279 Elwyn, Alfred L. Glossary of supposed Americanisms. 1 
vol. 120, half mor. Philadelphia, 1859. 
280 Emmons, Ebenezer. Agriculture of New York : comprising 
an account of the classification, composition and distribu- 
tion of the soils and rocks, etc. 2 vols. 40, half mor. 
Part of the “Natural History of New York.” Albany, 1849* 
281 Emory, William Helmsley. Notes of a military reconnois- 
sance from Fort Leavenworth to San Diego. 1 vol. 8°, 
cloth. Washington, 1848. 
Complete, with map and plates. 
282 Emory, William Helmsley. Report on the United States 
and Mexican boundary survey. 2 vols. 40, bound in 3, 
half rus., new. Washington, 1857. 
An unusually fine copy of this valuable work. 
283 Encyclopaedia Americana. A popular dictionary, etc. Ed- 
ited by Francis Lieber, [and others.] New edition. 13 
vols. 8°, sheep. Philadelphia, 1835. 
284 Encyclopaedia Britannica. 6th edition. 20 volumes, and 
supplement volumes 1 to 6 inclusive. 26 vols. 40. half 
rus. . Edinburgh, i823-’24. 
285 England, the civilizer : her history developed in its principles. 
By a woman. 1 vol. 120, cloth. London, 1848. 
Presentation copy to Mrs. Madison. 
286 Eusebius, Pamphilus. The ecclesiastical history of. In ten 
books. Translated by Rev. C. F. Cruse. 1 vol. 8°, full 
mor. Philadelphia, 1833. 
287 Everett, Alexander Hill. Critical and miscellaneous es- 
says. 1 vol. 120, cloth. Boston, 1845. 
288 Everett, Edward. Life of George Washington. 1 vol. 8°, 
cloth, uncut. New York, i860. 
289 Everett, Edward. Orations and speeches. 1 vol. 8°, cloth. 
First edition. Boston, 1836. 
290 Fallen, Charles. Works. 5 vols. 8°, cloth. Boston, 1841. 
291 Federalist, or the new constitution written in the year 1788, 
by Hamilton, Madison and Jay. New edition. 1 vol. 8°, 
sheep. Washington, 1818. 
292 Federalist: A collection of essays, written in favor of the 
new Constitution, as agreed upon by the Federal Conven- 
tion, September 17, 1787. Reprinted from the original 
text, with an historical introduction and notes by Henry B. 25 
Dawson. In two volumes. Vol. i. Imperials0, cloth, 
uncut. Morrisania, 1864. 
Large paper ed. 250 copies printed. Vol. 2 never printed. This 
volume includes all the original texts. 
293 Fellows, John. Exposition of the mysteries or religious 
dogmas and customs of the ancient Egyptians, Pythagoreans, 
and Druids ; also an inquiry into the origin of Freemasonry. 
1 vol. 8°, cloth. New York, 1835. 
Chapter viii relates to the horrors of the American Revolution. 
294 Fenelon, Fr. de S. Dialogues on eloquence, particularly that 
for the pulpit. Trans, by W. Stevenson. New ed. by 
James Creighton. 1 vol. 8°, half sheep. London, 1808. 
295 Feuchtwanger, Dr. Lewis. Treatise on gems, in reference 
to their practical and scientific value. 1 vol. 120, cloth, 
scarce. New York, 1838. 
296 Fielding, Henry. Works. With an essay on his life and 
genius by Arthur Murphy. New ed. 14 vols. 120, stained 
sheep. (Vol. 6 wanting). 13 vols. * New York, 1813. 
297 Figuier, Louis. The day after death. Translated and illus- 
trated. 1 vol. 8°, cloth. London, 1872. 
298 Flanders, Henry. Lives and times of the Chief Justices of 
the Supreme Court of the United States. 2 vols. 8°, cloth. 
Philadelphia, 1858. 
299 Foote, Samuel. Memoirs. With a collection of his bon- 
mots, anecdotes, opinions, etc., and three of his dramatic 
pieces not published in his works. By William Cooke. 
2 vols. 120, sheep. New York, 1806. 
300 Forbes, James Grant. Sketches, historical and topograph- 
ical of the Floridas ; more particularly of East Florida. 
1 vol. 8°, bds., uncut. New York, 1821. 
Contains much valuable information.—N. Am. Rev. 
301 Force, Peter. The National Calendar, and annals of the 
United States, vols. 1-6, 8-13 (1820-1835). 12 vols. 120, 
half mor. Washington, 1820-1835. 
Wanting title page of vol. 8. 
302 Force, Peter. Tracts and other papers relating principally 
to the origin, settlement, and progress of the colonies of 
North America, from the discovery of the country to 1776. 
4 vols. 8°, cloth, uncut. Washington, 1836. 
303 Force, Peter. Same. Volume three, excepting numbers 1, 
2, 7 and 8, in one vol. half green mor. 
304 Foster, John Wells, and Whitney, Josiah Dwight. Re- 
port on the geology and topography of a portion of the 
Lake Superior land district in Michigan. In two parts. 
Part 1, copper lands. 1 vol. 8°, including map and 12 
plates, cloth. Washington, 1850. 
305 Forsyth, John. Memoir of A. Proudfit, D. D. 1 vol. 12°, 
cloth. New York, 1846. 26 
306 Foundling Hospital for wit. [Nos. i-vi.] i vol. 8°, old- 
calf. London, i743~’46. 
307 Franklin, Benjamin. Autobiography. With a narrative of 
his public life by H. H. Weld. Illustrated. 1 vol. 8°, 
half rus. New York (1848). 
308 Franklin, Benjamin. Letters to Franklin from his family 
and friends. 1751-1790. 1 vol. 8°, paper, uncut. 
250 copies printed. New York, 1859- 
309 Franklin, Benjamin. Works. With notes and a life by 
Jared Sparks. 10 vols. 8°, half elf., gilt. 
Boston, Tappan and Whittemore, n. d. 
310 Franklin, Benjamin. Memoirs, written by himself, and con- 
tinued by his grandson and others. 2 vols. 8°, sheep. 
Philadelphia, 1834. 
311 Fremont, John Charles. Report on the exploring expedi- 
tion to the Rocky Mountains in 1842, and to Oregon and 
California in i843-’44. 1 vol. 8°, cloth. 
Washington, 1845. 
312 French, Benjamin Franklin. Historical collections of 
Louisiana, embracing many rare and valuable documents, 
etc. Parts i to v inclusive. 5 vols. 8°, cloth, scarce. 
New York and Philadelphia, 1846-1853. 
Contains La Salle’s memoir, Joutel’s Mississippi, Hennepin’s 
Mississippi, Marquette and Joliet’s voyages, De Soto’s expedi- 
tion, Coxe’s Carolina, Charlevoix Journal, etc., etc. 
313 Frost, J. The art of swimming ; a series of practical instruc- 
tions on an original and progressive plan. To which is 
added Dr. Franklin’s treatise. (Illustrated with 12 plates). 
1 vol. 8°, Ids. Rare. 
New York, P. W. Gallaudet, 1818. 
314 Frost, John. Pictorial book of the Commodores : compris- 
ing lives, etc. Illustrated. 1 vol. 8°, mor. 
New York, 1845. 
315 Fuseli, Henry. Life and writings. The former written, 
and the latter edited by John Knowles. 3 vols. 8°, half 
calf, new. London, 1831. 
Galleries, Engravings, Books of Prints, etc.: 
316 Hi)sop. Fables, with a life of the author, and embellished 
with 112 plates. 2 vols. 8°,y«// elf. 
London, Stock dale, 1793. 
Printed in old English type. Engravings after Stothard and oth- 
ers ; fine impressions. 
317 The fables of yEsop, and others, with designs on 
wood, by Thomas Bewick. 2d edition. 1 vol. 8°, tree 
calf. Newcastle, 1823. 
The celebrated edition known as Bewick’s ; with several hundred 
engravings designed and engraved by that artist. 
318 Ancient Reliques ; or delineations of monastic, castellated 
and domestic architecture, and other interesting subjects ; 27 
with historical and descriptive sketches. 2 vols. royal 8°, 
rus. London, 1812. 
Large paper copy. 100 fine plates, engraved by Storer and Gregg. 
India proofs. 
319 Antiquarian and topographical remains of the most in- 
teresting objects of curiosity in Great Britain [anon.] 2 
vols. 8°, calf. London, 1S16. 
100 engravings, with descriptions. 
320 [Armorial Plates. A collection of plates of Heraldry, 
Royal and Ducal families. Painted by Charles Catton, R. 
A., and engraved by F. Chisham.] Bound in one vol. 
folio, half mor. 
120 finely engraved plates. 
321 Bartoli, Pietro Santi. Colonna Traiana. Con l’his- 
torie della guerra Dacica, da Alfonso Ciaccone. 1 vol. 
oblong folio, half mor. Roma, [1616.] 
126 beautiful engravings of the bas-reliefs and statues which adorn 
the Trajan Pillar, including a large view of the Pillar. 
322 Beattie, William. The castles and abbeys of England. 
Illustrated with upwards of 250 engravings. 1 vol. im- 
perial 8°, cloth. London, 1S44. 
323 Bewick, Thomas. Works. 3 vols. 8°, half elf. 
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1826. 
CONTENTS. 
Vols. 1-2. History of British Birds. 
Vol. 3. General History of Quadrupeds. 
324 Bewick, Thomas. Select fables, with cuts designed and 
engraved by Thomas and John Bewick and others previous 
to 1784, together with a memoir and a descriptive catalogue 
of the works of Messrs. Bewick. 1 vol. 8°, tree calf. 
Newcastle, 1820. 
325 Book of Costume ; or, annals of fashion, from the earli- 
est period to the present time. By a lady of rank. Illus- 
trated. 1 vol. 8°, cloth. London, 1846. 
236 illustrations. 
226 Boydell’s Shakspeare. A collection of prints from 
pictures painted for the purpose of illustrating the dramatic 
works of Shakspeare by the artists of Great Britain. 2 vol- 
umes bound in one, royal folio, russia. London, 1803. 
This celebrated work, containing engravings of paintings by some 
of the most distinguished artists of the 18th century, cost over 
$500,000. and was published at a subscription price of $300. 
There are single prints in the collection which cost over $7,000. 
The plate—Shakspeare nursed by Tragedy and Comedy—which is 
usually omitted, is not found in this copy. 
327 Breval, John Durant. Remarks on several parts of 
Europe, relating chiefly to their antiquities and history. 
Collected upon the spot in several tours since 1723• Illus‘ 
trated. 2 vols. (in one) folio, calf. London, 1738- 28 
328 Brotheriiead, Wileiam. Book of the Signers, contain- 
simile letters of the Signers of the Declaration of 
Independence. 1 vol. folio, half ?nor., new. 
Illustrated with 61 engravings. Philadelphia, 1861. 
329 Buchoz, P. Jos. Collection precieuse et enlumin£ des 
flavra le plus belle et le plus curieuse qui se cultivent tant 
dans les jardins de la Chine, que dans ceux de PEurope. 
Partee ii. Jardins de PEurope. 1 vol. folio. Paris, n. d. 
100 colored plates of plants. 
33° Burns, Robert. Poems, letters, and land of Robert 
Burns. Illustrated by Bartlett, Allom, and others. With 
memoir and other notes by Allan Cunningham. 2 vols. 40, 
half rus. London, G. Virtue, n. d. 
90 engravings, fine impressions. 
331 Carracci. II claustro di S. Michele in Bosco di Bologna. 
Descritto dal Malvasia. 1 vol folio, half mor. 
Venezia, 1715. 
Formerly belonged to Charles Cotton, one of the founders of the 
Royal Academy, and presented'to him by George Michael Mosser, 
for many years keeper of the Royal Academy. 19 plates, with 38 
additional plates of engravings by Carracci. 
332 Cortona, Pietro B. da. Galeria dipinta nel palazzo 
del prencipe Panfilio. Intagliata da Carlo Cesio. 1 vol. 
folio, half mor. Roma. 
Engravings of 16 of the most celebrated works of Cortona. 
333 Crowe, J. A. and Cavalcaselle, G. B. Early Flemish 
painters. Notices of their lives and works. 1 vol. 8°, 
cloth. London, 1857. 
15 illustrations. 
334 Cumberland, George. Outlines from the ancients. 
Etched by F. C. Lewis. [Parts 1, 3, 4.] 1 vol. folio, 
unbound. London, 1828. 
Part 2 wanting; also plate 81. The margins of the plates are water- 
stained. 
335 Darley, Felix O. C. Illustrations of the legend of 
Sleepy Hollow [and] Rip Van Winkle. For American 
Art Union. 1 vol. oblong folio, half calf . 
n. p., i848-’49. 
336 Darley, Felix O. C. Selection of war lyrics. With il- 
lustrations by Darley. Small 40, cloth. New York, 1864. 
337 Decandolle, A. P. Plantarum historia succulentarum. 
Histoire des plantes grasses. Avec figures en couleurs, 
dessinees par P. J. Redoute. 1 vol. folio, boards, unc7it. 
90 beautifully colored plates of plants. Paris, 1799’ 
338 Engravings. [A collection of 38 engravings by Roullet, 
Edelinck, Baldry, Ilainzelmann, Van Dalen, J. Audran, 
Gaywood, J. R. Smith, Holloway, Du Bois, etc.] In one 
oblong portfolio. 
This collection and the four collections following contain many 
noted specimens of the work of the best engravers and painters 
of the 17th and 18th centuries and a few of earlier date. 29 
339 Engravings. [A collection of ioo engravings and etch- 
ings by the most noted engravers, including Waterloo, 
Vivares, Picart, Perrelle, Bernarde, Woollett, J. Wood, 
Drevet, Mayreau, Patas, Frezza, Daulle, Picchianti, Ry- 
land, Howitt, J. Bisschop, Jardineer, L. Lempereur, B. 
Audran, Cunego, L. Cars, Fruy tiers, P. Mariette, Ver- 
meulen, Maillet, R. Morghen, Desplaces, J. Sympon, A. 
Laurent, N. Visscher, M. Dorigny, etc.] In an atlas port- 
folio. 
340 Engravings. [A collection of 109 engravings, by Le Prina, 
Huquier, J. Regaud, J. Wagner, F. Boucher, N. Dorigny, 
Eynhouedts, Della Bella, Callot, Van der Laan, H. Jans- 
sens, N. Visscher, F. Perrier, F. and J. B. Poilly, N. 
Langlois, Perelle, B. Montagna Mauperche, Hogarth, 
Schenk, Mignard, etc.] In one folio vol., half mor. 
341 Engravings. [A collection of more than 200 etchings 
and engravings by eminent artists, including G. Giovan- 
nini, Frezza, P. F. Tardieu, P. Testa, R. Blyth, Corneille, 
Pierre, Choffard, Danekei't, F. Bartolozzi, Woolett, R. 
Gaillard, Ravent, C. Guignon, and others]. In one atlas 
portfolio. 
342 Engravings. [A collection of 63 English views and por- 
traits, engraved by Vardy, Jukes, Malton, V. Green, R. 
Godfrey, J. Newton, Catton, Dixon, W. Wollett, P. Viehl, 
F. Bai'tolozzi, Houbrakken, Strange, and others.] In one 
volume, atlas portfolio. 
343 Engravings. [A collection of English and French carica- 
tures. 82 plates (many of them colored), including the 
Paul Pry and Heath sketches, published by McLean, and 
McLean’s Scraps for Albums.] In one volume folio, rus. 
344 Engravings. [A collection of 88 American views and 
portraits, including Provost William Smith, D. D.,Washing- 
ton in masonic regalia, John Marshall, Lindley Murray, 
John Tyler, DeWitt Clinton, W. L.Marcy, Franklin, Jef- 
ferson, Charles Carrolton, Henry Laurens, Oliver Ells- 
worth, Rufus King, Robert R. and Edward Livingston, 
William Leggett, John Rutledge, C. C. Pinckney, and other 
engravings.] In one atlas portfolio. 
345 Engravings. [Signers, etc. A collection of 65 portraits 
of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Gen- 
erals of the Revolution, Presidents, etc.] In one vol. folio, 
half rus. 
346 Engravings. [Natural history plates. A collection of 
about 75 plates (mostly colored), representing shells, birds, 
animals, butterflies, etc.] In one vol. folio. 
347 Engravings. [Thirty-six plates of animals engraved 
and (most of them) colored, by Charles Catton, R. A.] 
In one folio volume. 30 
348 Galerie de Lucien Bonaparte. Choix de gravures a 
beau forte, d’apres les peintures originates et les marbres de 
la galerie de Lucien Bonaparte, i vol. fob, half nior.gilt. 
London, 1812. 
142 highly finished etchings after the most celebrated masters. 
The prices at which many of the original paintings were sold are 
noted in the MS. on the plates in this collection. 
349 Galerie Leuchtenberg. Gemalde-sammlung seiner 
Kaiserl-Hoheit des Herzogs von Leuchtenberg in Miin- 
chen. Zweite ausgabe. Mit umgearbeitetem Terte von J. 
D. Passavant. 1 vol. 40, halj mor. 
262 plates. Frankfort on Main, 1851. 
35° Guercino, Giov. Fr. Barbieri. [A collection of 44 
etchings after Guercino, by F. Bartolozzi and other emi- 
nent engravers.] Bound in 1 vol. fob, half mor. 
351 Hamilton, Sir William. Collection of engravings from 
ancient vases, mostly of pure Greek workmanship, dis- 
covered in sepulchres in the two Sicilies, chiefly near 
Naples, during 1789 and 1790. With remarks (in French 
and English) on each vase. 3 vols. folio, half russia. 
Naples, W. Tischbein, 1791-95. 
About 200 plates. The celebrated collection of Hamilton vases. 
352 Heath’s Gallery of British Engravings. Vols. 1, 2, 3. 
3 vols. 8°, half mor. London, Longmans, i836-’3S. 
353 — Historic Gallery of portraits and paintings ; or, bio- 
graphical review ; containing a brief account of the lives 
of the most celebrated men in every age and country. 7 
vols. 8°, half tnor.,gilt backs, new. London, 1807-T9. 
500 engravings of celebrated pictures. 
354 Hogarth, William. The whole works of the celebrated 
William Hogarth, as originally published. Now re-en- 
graved by Thomas Cook. 1 vol. imperial folio, half mor. 
London, G. (£ J. Robinson, 1801. 
91 fine plates, uncut, and 2 extra Hogarth plates, viz., portrait of 
' Ben. Read, and Hogarth’s Crest. 
355 Hogarth, William. Anecdotes of Hogarth, and ex- 
planatory descriptions of the plates of Hogarth restored, 
engraved by Thomas Cook. 1 vol. 8°, half rus. 
London, 1801. 
Companion volume to above, describing 77 of the 91 plates. 
356 Houbraken and Vertue. Heads of illustrious persons 
of Great Britain, engraved by. With their lives and char- 
acters by Thomas Birch. New edition. 1 vol. folio, half 
rus. London, 1813. 
108 fine portraits. 
357 Houghton Gallery. Aset of prints engraved after the 
most capital paintings in the collection of the Empress of 
Russia, lately in the possession of the Earl of Orford at 
Houghton, in Norfolk. 2 vols. imperial folio, full mor. 
gilt. London, Boydell, 1788. 31 
133 ne plates, original impressions, some of them proofs before 
the letters; and 28 views of Houghton, including ceilings, chim- 
ney pieces, plans, etc. This collection has always been considered 
one of the first in Europe. 
358 Humphreys, Henry Noel. The illuminated books of the 
middle ages ; an account of the progress of the art of illumi- 
nation from the IVth to the XVIIth centuries. Illustrated 
by examples of the size of the originals, and printed in 
colours by Owen Jones. 1 vol. atlas folio, half levant 
mor. gilt. London, 1849. 
Thirty-nine full page plates of exquisite illuminations. 
359 [Illustrations of Arts and manufactures in Europe in 
in the 17th, iSth, and 19th centuries. A curious collection 
of many hundred highly-colored drawings of furniture, 
wall papers, toys, tools, useful utensils, etc. Drawn and 
colored by hand.] Bound in 3 folio volumes, mor. 
360 Knight’s Vases and ornaments designed for the use of 
architects, silversmiths, jewellers, modellers, chasers, die 
sinkers, carvers, etc. Vol. 2. 1 vol. 40, half ?nor. 
London, 1833. 
50 plates of elegant designs. Pub. at £2 10. 
361 Kobel, Ferdinand. Paysages pittoresque. 1 vol. 40, 
paper cover. 
24 engravings. 
362 Kobel, Ferdinand. Etchings of picturesque landscapes. 
1 vol. 40, bds. 
24 engravings. 
363 Lairesse, Gerardi de. Leodiensis pictoris opus ele- 
gantissinus. Amstelaadami ipsa manu tarn aeri incisum, 
quam inventum et per N. Visscher editum. 1 vol. folio, 
half mor. 
no engravings and etchings of the best works of Lairesse, on 
India paper. 
364 Lavater, John Caspar. Essays on physiognomy. Il- 
lustrated by more than 800 engravings, executed by Thomas 
Holloway. Translated by H. Hunter. Vols. 1 and 2 
(vol. 2 being in 2 parts). 3 vols. 40, elf. 
London, 
Original subscription edition in fine state of preservation. 
365 Lenoir, Alexander. Museum of French monuments; 
or, an historical and chronological description of the monu- 
ments, in marble, bronze, and bas-reliefs, collected in the 
Museum at Paris. Translated by J. Griffiths. 1 vol. 8°, 
hds., uncut. Paris, 1803. 
43 plates. 
366 Lodge, Edmund. Portraits of illustrious personages of 
Great Britain. From authentic pictures. With memoirs. 
5 vols. small folio, half mor. London, . 
240 portraits. 367 London Art Union prize annual. Sketched and en- 
graved by Henry Melville. 1 vol. folio, cloth. 
London, 1847. 
53 finely engraved plates of paintings distributed by the London 
Art Union in 1847; giving the names of the originals, size, cost, 
artist, etc. The margins of the plates are water-stained. 
368 Lorrain, Claude. Liber Veritatis; or a collection of 
prints after original designs in the collection of the Duke of 
Devonshire. Executed by R. Earlom. With a descrip- 
tive catalogue of each print and the names of those for 
whom the original pictures were painted. 2 volumes, folio 
in one, bds. uncut. London, Boydell, [ 1777-] 
200 etchings, fine impressions. 
369 Madou, J. B. Scenes de la vie de peintres d l’ecole Fla- 
mande et Hollandaise. 1 vol. imperial folio, half mor. 
Bruxelles, 1842. 
20 engravings of celebrated Flemish and Dutch paintings. 
370 Museum Disneianum, being a description of a collection 
of ancient marbles, specimens of ancient bronze, and va- 
rious ancient fictile vases, in the possession of John Dis- 
ney, F. R. S. 1 vol. folio, half mor. gilt. 
London, Long?nans, 1849. 
371 Musee Recueil des plus beaux tableaux, 
statues, et bas-reliefs qui existaient au Louvre avant 1815 ; 
avec Pexplication des sujets [in French and English] et des 
discours historiques sur la peinture, etc., par Duchesne 
Aine. 4 vois. atlas folio, half mor. 
Paris, Galignani. 
320 plates. This copy is in fine condition. 
372 Musee Royal. Par Henri Laurent. Ou recueil de gra- 
vures d’apres les plus beaux tableaux, statues et bas-reliefs 
de la collection royale. Avec descriptions, etc. 2 vols. at- 
las folio, half mor. Paris, F. Didot, i8i6-’iS. 
160 engravings of remarkable paintings not included in the Musee 
Fran9aise. Fine impressions. 
373 National Portrait Gallery of distinguished Amer- 
icans. Conducted by J. B. Longacreand James Herring. 
Vol. ii. 1 vol. imperial 8°, cloth. 
Philadelphia, 1835. 
374 National Portrait Gallery of distinguished Ameri- 
cans ; with biographical sketches. D. Rice and A. N. 
Hart. 4 vols. imperial 8°, antique mor. gilt. 
Philadelphia, 1854. 
Reproduction and continuation of Longacre and Herring’s National 
Portrait Gallery, 1835. It contains 142 engraved portraits en- 
graved by eminent artists. 
375 National Portrait Gallery of illustrious and eminent 
personages of the nineteenth century; with memoirs by 
William Jerdan. Vols. i-iv. 4 vols. imperial 8°. 
London, 1830-1833. 
Vols. i and ii, bds., uncut; vols. iii-iv. half mor. 376 Nichols, John Gough. Autographs of royal, noble, 
learned, and remarkable personages conspicuous in history, 
from the reign of Richard II to that of Charles II. Accom- 
panied with biographical memoirs. 1 vol. folio, cloth. 
55 facsimile plates. London, 1829. 
377 Nicolas, Sir Nicholas Harris. History of the orders 
of Knighthood of the British Empire ; of the order of the 
Guelphs of Hanover; and of the medals, clasps, and 
crosses conferred for naval and military services. 4 vols. 
folio, cloth. 
London, Pickering (printed at the Chiswick Press), 1842. 
Contains 21 plates, beautifully illuminated in gold and colors; and 
the supplementary leaves completing the catalogue of Knights 
to 1846. 
378 Northcote, James. Fables, original and selected. 2d 
series, illustrated by 280 engravings. 1 vol. 120, half elf. 
London, Chiswick Press, 1833. 
Most beautiful engravings from Northcote’s designs, drawn by 
Harvey. 
379 Original Drawings. [A collection of about 80 original 
drawings in water colors and pencil, mostly by Charles 
Catton (one of the founders of the Royal Academy), and 
his son.] In one atlas portfolio. 
Particular attention is called to this unique collection. 
380 Original Drawings. [Ninety-five original drawings of 
male and female figures.] One volume folio, half rus. 
381 Picart, Bernard. Impostures innocentes, ou recueil 
d’ estampes d’ apres divers peintres illustres, tels que Rafael, 
Le Guido, Carlo Maratti, Le Poussin, Rembrandt, etc., 
gravees a leur imitation, et selon le gout particulier de 
chacun d’ eaux, etc. 1 vol. folio, half ?nor. 
Amsterdam, 1734. 
78 fine plates, a few of them laid and inlaid. 
382 Poets of the Woods. Twelve pictures of English 
songbirds. 1 vol. 8°, cloth, gilt. London, 1853. 
Plates beautifully colored. 
383 Raphael. La Favola di amore e Psiche inventata da 
Raftaelle da Urbino, in no. 32 rami, incisi all’acquaforta 
da Luigi Fabri. 1 vol. oblong folio, half mor. 
30 plates. Roma, Presso VIncisore, 1S11. 
384 Reynolds, Sir Joshua. Engravings from the works of 
Sir Joshua Reynolds. 3 vols. atlas folio, half levant 
mor. gilt. London, Hodgson and Graves, n. d. 
300 plates. 
385 Richardson, G. Iconology, or a collection of emblem- 
atical figures as established by classical authorities and 
painters, with explanations for the use of artists. Vol. 1 
(24 plates, with 96 figures), 40, sheets. London, 1779. 
Based on the work of Cavaliere Ripa. This vol. is incomplete, 
wanting title, and plates 1 and 5. 386 Sandrart, Joachim de. [A collection of 132 engrav- 
ings of this celebrated artist (A. D. 1606-16S8), including 
illustrations of Ovid’s Metamorphosis, portraits of Roman 
Emperors, Roman antiquities, etc.] Bound in one vol- 
ume, folio, half mor., new. 
132 engravings, and in fine condition. 
387 Smith, Charles John. Historical and literary curiosi- 
ties, consisting of fac-simile of original documents ; scenes 
of remarkable events, etc. 1 vol. 40, half mor. 
London, Bohn, 1845. 
100 plates, some illuminated. An amusing and interesting reper- 
tory. 
3S8 Smith, J. Jay, and Watson, J. F. American historical 
curiosities ; consisting of fac-simile of original documents 
relating to the events of the Revolution, etc. 4th edition. 
1 vol. folio, half mor. gilt. New York, 1850. 
66 plates. This valuable work is entirely out of print. 
389 Smith, J. Jay, and Watson, J. F. [Same work.] 6th 
edition. 1 vol. folio, cloth. Philadelphia, 1861. 
69 plates. 
390 Stafford Gallery. Catalogueof the collection of pictures 
of the Marquis of Stafford, at Cleveland House, London. 
Accompanied with historical and biographical notices by 
John Young. 2 vols. folio, half mor. London, 1S25. 
282 fine etchings on India paper. Pub. at £6 6. 
391 Stosch, Phillippe de. Pierres antiques gravees sur 
lesquelles les graveurs ont mis leurs noms : dessinees et 
gravees par B. Picart, et expliquees [Lat. et Fr.] par 
Stosch. 1 vol. folio, full calf gilt. 
Amsterdam, B. Picart, 1724. 
Large paper; 70 beautiful proof engravings. 
392 Tasso, Torquato. La Gerusalemme liberata. 2 vols. 
folio, bds., uncut. 
Firenze, Presso Giovanni Marenigh, 1820. 
A splendid edition, with 22 fine large plates, engraved under the 
direction of Raphael Morghen. Original binding. 
393 Tombleson’s views of the Rhine. Edited by W. G. 
Fearnside. 1 vol. 8°, half mor. London, 1832. 
66 steel engravings. 
394 Tower Menagerie ; comprising the natural history of 
the animals in that establishment. Illustrated by portraits 
of each, taken from life, by W. Harvey, and engraved by 
Branston and Wright. 1 vol. 8°, calf. London, 1829. 
Numerous fine wood engravings. Published at £1 is. 
395 Vertot, Abbe de. History of the Knights of Malta. Il- 
lustrated with 71 heads of the Grand Masters, etc. En- 
graved from original paintings. 2 vols. folo, old calf. 
A very clean copy. London, 1728. 
396 Vignola, J. Barozio di. Regies des cing ordres d’ archi- 
tecture. Nouvellement revues, corrigees et reduites de 
grand en petit par M. Blondel, avec plusieurs augmenta- 35 
tions tie M.-Ange-Bonaroti, Vitruve, Scamoisi, etc. i vol. 
8°, half mor. Paris, n. d. 
ioo plates containing views of the finest ancient and modern build- 
ings, altars, doors, chimney-pieces, etc. 
397 Walker, Alexander. Beauty ; illustrated chiefly by 
an analysis and classification of beauty in woman. Illus- 
trated by drawings from life by H. Howard, i vol. 8°, 
full mor. gilt. London, 1836. 
39S Walmsley, Edouard. Physiognomical portraits. One 
hundred distinguished characters, from undoubted origi- 
nals. Engraved by the most eminent British artists. 2 
vols. imperial %°,full mor. gilt. London, 1824. 
One hundred portraits by Van Dyke, Titian, Buonarroti, Raphael, 
Hogarth, Corregio, Holbein, Durer, Reynolds, S. Cooper, etc.; 
engraved by Finden, Pye, Scott, Wedgwood, etc., with memoirs 
in French and English. Published at £10 10. The plates in 
this set are early impressions. 
399 Wood-cuts. One hundred and fifty wood-cuts selected 
from the Penny Magazine. 1 vol. folio, cloth. 
London, C. Knight, 1835. 
Margins of a few of the plates stained. 
400 Wordsworth, Christopher. Greece: pictorial, de- 
scriptive, and historical. 1 vol. 8°, cloth, uncut. 
28 engravings on steel, 350 on wood. London, 1840. 
401 The works of Raffaelle, Domenichino, Poussin, and Al- 
bano, consisting of engravings, principally for the illustra- 
tion of the Holy Scriptures. 5 vols. 40, half mor. 
445 engravings. London, for R. Bowyer, 1819. 
402 Galt, John. Life and studies of Benjamin West. 1 vol. 8°, 
sheef. Philadelphia, 1816. 
403 Galt, John. Memoirs of a life, chiefly passed in Pennsyl- 
vania, within the last sixty years. 1 vol. 8°, bds. 
Edinburgh, 1822. 
404 Garland, Hugh A. Life of John Randolph, of Roanoke. 
2 vols. 8°, cloth. New York, 1850. 
405 Garland, Hugh A. [Same.] Eleventh edition. 2 vols. in 
one, 8°, cloth. New York, 1857. 
406 Garrick, David. Private correspondence with the most cele- 
brated persons of his time. With notes and a biographical 
memoir. 2 vols. royal 40, cloth, uncut. London, 1831. 
Elegant volumes, with a fine engraving of Sir Joshua Reynolds’s 
portrait of Garrick. Pub. at £5 5. 
407 Gayarre, Charles. History of Louisiana. The French 
domination. 2 vols. 8°, cloth. New York, 1854. 
408 Gayarre, Charles. [Same.] The Spanish domination. 1 
vol. 8°, cloth. New York, 1854. 
409 Genlis, Comtesse de. Memoirs of, illustrative of the history 
of the 18th and 19th centuries. Written by herself. 1 vol. 
8°, half calf. New York, 1825. 36 
410 Genlis, Madam de. Mademoiselle De La Fayette, an his- 
torical novel. ist Am. ed. 2 vols. in one. 1 vol. 8°, 
bds. Baltimore, 1814. 
411 Gent, Thomas, Printer of York. Life, written by himself. 
1 vol. 8°, cloth. London, 1832. 
He was the writer of numerous works on English topography. 
412 Gentleman’s Magazine. By Sylvanus Urban. Complete 
from 1731 to 1846 inclusive (in 184 vols.) ; and Indexes 
from 1731 to 1818 (in 4 vols.), and List of plates, maps, 
etc., in one vol. Total, 189 vols. 8°, half calf. 
London, 1731-1846. 
This set is in excellent condition, and uniformly bound. 
413 Gerhard, Fred. Illinois as it is; its history, etc. 1 vol. 8°, 
cloth. Chicago, 1857. 
414 German Theatre. Translated by Benjamin Thompson. [Il- 
lustrated.] Many of the best plays of Kotzebue, Schiller, 
Lessing, Goethe. 6 vols. 120, half calf. London, 1801. 
Contents. 
Life of Kotzebue. Stranger. Rolla; or, the virgin of the sun. 
Pizarro; or, the death of Rolla. Lovers’ vows. Adelaide of 
Wulfingen. Count Banyowsky. Deaf and dumb ; or, the orphan. 
Indian exiles. False delicacy. Happy family. Otto of Wittels- 
bach. Dagobert, King of the Franks. Conscience. The Robbers. 
Don Carlos. The Ensign. Count Koenigsmark. Stella. Emilia 
Galotti. 
415 Gibbon, Edward. History of the decline and fall of the Ro- 
man Empire. 6th Am. ed. 4 vols. 8°, sheep. 
Philadelphia, 1830. 
416 Gibbon, Edward. Miscellaneous works ; with memoirs by 
himself. Notes by John, Lord Sheffield. 1 vol. 8°, half 
calf. London, 1837* 
417 Gibbs, George, Editor. Memoirs of the administrations of 
Washington and John Adams, edited from the papers of 
Oliver Wolcott. 2 vols. 8°, half calf. New York, 1846. 
Printed for subscribers. 
418 Gibson, Mrs. E. B. Biographical sketches of the Bordley 
family of Maryland. 1 vol. 8°, unbound. 
Philadelphia, 1865. 
419 Gillies, John. History of ancient Greece, its colonies and 
conquests. 4 vols. 8°, sheep. New York, 1814. 
420 Gilliss, James Melvin. U. S. Naval astronomical expedition 
to the southern hemisphere during 1849-1852. Vols. 1, 
2, 3 and 6. 4 vols. 40, half rus., new. 
Vols. 4 and 5 never published. Washington, 1855- 
421 Godman, John D. American natural history. 3 vols. 8°, 
bds., uncut. Philadelphia, 1826. 
Scarce. Vol. 2 stained. 
422 Godwin, William. Enquiry concerning political justice, and 
its influence on morals and happiness. 3d edition. 2 vols. 
8C, bds. London, 1798. 37 
423 Godwin, Wii.liam. Life of Geoffrey Chaucer. 2d edition. 
4 vols. 8°, half elf. London, 1804. 
424 Golovine, Ivan. Russian sketch book. 2 vols. 8°, iloth. 
London, 1848. 
425 Gomez, Madam de. La belle assemblee ; a collection of re- 
markable incidents w'hich happened to persons of the first 
quality in France. 6th ed. 4 vols. 120, sheep. 
London, 1749. 
426 Gouge, William M. Journal of banking, from July, 1841, 
to July, 184 2. [Nos. 1-26.] 1 vol. 8°, half sheep. 
No more published. Philadelphia, [842. 
427 Gouge, William M. Short history of paper-money and 
banking in the U. S., including an account of provincial 
and continental paper-money. 2d edition. 1 vol. 8°, 
paper, scarce. New York, 1835. 
428 Graham, John Andrew. Descriptive sketch of the present 
state of Vermont. 1 vol. 8°, old calf. London, 1797• 
Beautifully printed, with illustrations by Bewick. 
429 Grahame, James. History of the United States of North 
America, from the plantation of the British colonies till 
their revolt. 2d edition enlarged. 2 vols. 8°, cloth. 
Philadelphia, 1846. 
Best book on the history of the United States.—N. Am. Rev. 
430 Grammont, Count. Memoirs of the Court of Charles the 
Second, as edited by Sir Walter Scott. Carefully edited, 
with additional illustrations. 1 vol. 120, half calf. 
London, Bohn, 1846. 
431 Grant, Richard Grant. National Hymns, how they are 
written and how they are not written. 1 vol. 120, cloth. 
New York, 1861. 
432 Gray, Thomas. Poems. Notes, and life of the author by 
John Mitfoi d. 1 vol. 8°, half calf. London, 1814. 
433 Graydon, Alexander. Memoirs of his own time ; with rem- 
iniscences of the men and events of the Revolution. Ed- 
ited by J. S. Littell. 1 vol. 8°, cloth. 
Philadelphia, 1846. 
434 Great Britain, Record Commission. Reports from the Com- 
misioners appointed to execute the measures recommended 
respecting the public records of the Kingdom, 1800-1819 ; 
with the appendix containing engraved fac-similes (of an- 
cient records) with explanations. 2 vols. folio, half mor. 
uncut. [London,] 1819. 
435 Greeniiow, Robert. History of Oregon and California, and 
the other territories on the northwest coast of North Amer- 
ica. (No map.) 1 vol. 8°, full mor. gilt. Boston, 1844. 
436 Griffin, Richard. Specimens of the novelists and ro- 
mancers. 1st Am. edition. 2 vols. 8°, bds. 
New York, 1831. 38 
437 Griffith, Mrs. The morality of Shakespeare’s drama illus- 
trated. 2 vols. 12°, calf. Dublin, 1777* 
438 Griffith, William. Historical notes of the American col- 
onies and revolution, from 1754 to 1775* 1 v°l* 8% bds. 
Burlington, N. J., 1843. 
439 Grigsby, Hugh Blair. The Virginia Convention of 1776. 
A discourse, etc. 1 vol. 8°, cloth. Richmond, 1855. 
440 Grimes, J. Stanley. Phreno-geology ; the progressive cre- 
ation of man, indicated by natural history. 1 vol. 8°, 
cloth. Boston, 1851. 
Grimshaw, William. Etymological dictionary. See Dic- 
tionary. 
441 Grose, Francis. Provincial glossary, with a collection of lo- 
cal proverbs and popular superstitions. 1 vol. 8°, half 
sheep. London, 1787. 
442 Guerrazzi, F. D. Beatrice Cenci: a historical novel. Trans- 
lated. 1 vol. 8°, cloth. New York, 1857. 
443 Guild, Reuben Aldridge. The Librarian’s Manual; a 
treatise on bibliography. Illustrated. 1 vol. 40, paper. 
Large paper copy; 10 only printed. New York, 1858. 
\/\\ Guizot, FRANfOis. General history of civilization in Europe. 
3d American edition, with notes. By C. S. Henry. 4 
vols. 120, cloth. New York, 1846. 
445 Gurley, Ralph Randolph. Mission to England in behalf 
of the American Colonization Society. 1 vol. 120, cloth. 
Washington, 1841. 
446 Habel, S., m. d. The sculptures of Santa Lucia Cosumal- 
whaupa in Guatemala. With an account of travels in 
Central America. (Plates.) 1 vol. 40, bds. 
Washington, 1S79. 
447 Haldeman, S. Stehman. Monograph of the fresh-water 
univalve mollusca of the United States, including many 
species in other parts of North America. 1 vol. 8°,full 
calf. Philadelphia, 1842. 
With 35 colored plates. 
448 Haliburton, Thomas C. The clockmaker; or, sayings and 
doings of Sam Slick. To which is added The Bubbles of 
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449 Hall, Rev. Robert. Miscellaneous works and remains. 
With memoir by O. Gregory, and a critical estimate of his 
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450 Hall, S. C. Book of Gems. The poets and artists of Great 
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53 plates. 
451 Hallam, Henry. Constitutional history of England, from 
Henry VII to death of George II. 3 vols. 8°, bds.. uncut. 
Boston, 1829. 39 
452 Hallam, Henry. View of the state of Europe during the 
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London, Murray, 1819. 
453 Hallam, Henry. Introduction to the literature of Europe in 
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London, Murray, 1847. 
454 Halliwell, James Orchard. Dictionary of archaic and 
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455 Hamilton, John C. History of the Republic of the United 
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456 Hammond, Jabez D. History of political parties in the State 
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457 Hamor, Raphe. A trve discovrse of the present estate of 
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458 Hanson, John H. The lost prince. Facts tending to prove 
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459 Harris, Joel Chandler. Uncle Remus ; his songs and his 
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460 Hawkesworth, John. Account of the voyages undertaken 
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Dr. Hawkesworth received $30,000 for writing this book. 
461 Hawkins, John. Life of Samuel Johnson. 1 vol. 8°, sheep. 
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462 Hawthorne, Nathaniel. Life of Franklin Pierce. 1 vol. 
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463 Hayden’s Dictionary of Dates. 12th edition, by B. Vincent. 
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464 Hayden, Horace H. Geological essays; or, an inquiry into 
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465 IIaydon, Benjamin R. Life, from his autobiography. Edi- 
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467 Headley, Joel T. Napoleon and his marshals. 18th edi- 
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468 Headley, Joel T. Washington and his Generals. 1 vol. 
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469 Hemans, Felicia. Poetical works. New edition, with 
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470 Henry, Joseph. Memorial. Published by order of Congress. 
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471 Heptameron of Margaret, Queen of Navarre. Translated. 
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472 Herndon, William Lewis, and Gibbon, Lardner. Ex- 
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Total, 4 vols. 8°, cloth. Washington, 1853-54. 
Minute, accurate, and very interesting account. 
473 Hildreth, Richard. History of the United States, from the 
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474 Hildreth, Samuel P. Pioneer history : being an account of 
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MSS. ivol. 8°, cloth. Cincinnati, 1848. 
Journals and narratives of Indian scouts, rangers, and agents. 
475 Hill, G. Ruins of Athens; Titania’s banquet, and other 
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476 Hinton, John Howard. History and topography of the 
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477 Historical Register, containing an impartial relation of all 
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478 Historical Register, containing an impartial relation of all 
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479 Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Memoirs vol. ii, 
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480 History of silk, cotton, linen, wool, and other fibrous sub- 
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481 History of the war in America between Great Britain and her 
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482 Hitchcock, Edward. Report on the geology, mineralogy, 
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483 Hitchcock, Edward. Final report on the geology of Massa- 
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484 Hoffman, David. Argument in the case of the Santa Maria. 
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485 Holyrood House. History of the abbey, palace, and chapel- 
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486 Homes of American Authors. Containing anecdotical, per- 
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487 Homes of American Statesmen ; with anecdotal, personal, 
and descriptive sketches by various writers. 1 vol. 8°, 
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488 Hone, William. The year book of daily recreations and in- 
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489 Hone, William. The every-day book and table book. [Illus- 
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490 Hood, Thomas. Works. 6 vols. 120, cloth. 
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491 Hood, Thomas. Up the Rhine. Whimsicalities and whims 
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492H00K, Theodore. The Humorist. 1 vol. 120, boards. 
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493 Hornihold, Dr. . The l'eal principles of Catholics, etc. 
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494 Howe, Henry. Historical collections of Virginia. Illustrated. 
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495 Hoyland, John. Historical survey of the customs, habits, 
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496 Hue, M. Recollections of a journey through Tartary, Thibet, 
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497 Hull, William. Memoirs of the campaign of the north- 
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498 Humboldt, Alex. von. Cosmos. 2 vols. 120, cloth. 
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499 Hume, David. Essays and treatises on several subjects. New 
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500 Hume, David. Philosophical works. 4 vols. 8°, bds. 
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501 Hunt, Leigh. Lord Byron and some of his contemporaries; 
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502 Hunt, Leigh. Men, women, and books; a selection of 
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503 Hutchins, Stilson, and Moore, J. W. The National Capi- 
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504 Hutchinson, Col. —. Memoirs of the life of, written by his 
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505 Hutton, Charles. Mathematical and philosophical dic- 
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506 Illuminated Manuscript. [A devotional work by Mustapha 
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507 Ireland, Joseph N. Records of the New York stage, from 
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508 Irving, Washington. Works. New edition revised. 14 
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509 Irving, Washington. Life of George Washington. 4 vols. 
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510 Italy: with sketches of Spain and Portugal. By the author 
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511 Jackson, John. Treatise on wood engraving, historical and 
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512 Jameson, Mrs. Legends of the monastic orders, as repre- 
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513 Jardine, William. The Naturalists’Library. Ornithology. 
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514 [Jarvis, Russell.] Biographical notice of Com. Jesse D. 
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515 Jay, John C. Catalogue of the shells, arranged according to 
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516 Jay, John C. [Same work.] 4th edition. 1 vol. 40, un- 
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518 Jay, William. Life of John Jay. With selections from his 
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519 Jefferson, Thomas. Memoir, correspondence and miscel- 
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520 Jefferson, Thomas. Memoirs, correspondence, and private 
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521 Jefferson, Thomas. Writings of. Published from original 
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522 Jefferson, Thomas. Notes on the State of Virginia. 3d 
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523 Jennings’ Landscape Annual ; or tourist in Portugal, Oporto, 
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524 Jennings’ Landscape Annual; or, tourist in Biscay, etc. 1 
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525 Jennings, Louis J. (iV. T. Times.') Field paths and green 
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526 Jenour, Alfred. Treatise on languages. 1 vol. 120, bds. 
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527 Jerrold, Blanchard. The French under arms. 1 vol. 120, 
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528 Johnson, Samuel. Works. With an essay on his life by 
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529 Johnston, Alexander Keith. National Atlas of historical 
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531 Jonson, Ben. Works. With notes critical and explanatory, 
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53*i Josephus. Works. Translated by W. Whiston. Illus- 
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532 Junius. Stat nominis umbra. 2 vols. 12full calf. 
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533 Kaemtz, L. F. Complete course of meteorology. Notes by 
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534 Kames, Henry Home, Lord. Elements of criticism. 1 vol. 
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535 Kane, Elisha Kent. Arctic explorations ; the second Grin- 
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536 Kapp, Friedrich. Life of Frederick William Von Steuben. 
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537 Kater, H., and Lardner, D. Treatise on mechanics. I 
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538 Keith, Thomas. New treatise on the use of globes. 4th 
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539 Kelly, Michael. Reminiscences, including a period of 
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541 Kidd, John. On the adaptation of external nature to the physi- 
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542 Kippis, Andrew. Biographia Britannica ; or, the lives of the 
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543 Kirby, William, and Spence, William. Introduction to en- 
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547 Knight, Richard Payne. Analytical inquiry into the princi- 
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548 Koch, C. W. The revolutions of Europe, being an historical 
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549 Kohlrausch, F. History of Germany, from the earliest period 
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551 Kugler. Hand-book of painting. The German, Flemish, and 
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552 Kugler. [Same.] Italian schools. Edited by Sir Charles L. 
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553 Labillardiere, J. J. H. de. Account of a voyage in search 
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554 Lamartine, Alphonse de. History of the Girondists ; or, per- 
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555 Lanman, Charles. Dictionary of the United States Congress. 
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556 Lanzi, Abate Luigi. History of painting in Italy to the end 
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557 Lapham, Increase A. Geographical and topographical de- 
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558 Lardner, Dionysius. Manual of electricity, magnetism, and 
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559 Lawrence, Amos. Extracts from the diary and correspond- 
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560 Layard, Austen Henry. Nineveh and its remains. 2 vols. 
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561 Lee, Charles. Memoirs of the life of Charles Lee, Lieut.- 
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562 Lee, Eliza B. Life of Jean Paul Frederic Richter. 3d edi- 
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563 Lee, Henry. Memoirs of the war in the Southern depart- 
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564 Lee, Henry. Memoirs of the war in the Southern department 
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565 Lee, H. Life of the Emperor Napoleon. With an appendix 
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566 Lee, Richard Henry. Life of Arthur Lee. 2 vols. 8°, hlf. 
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567 Lee, Samuel Phillips. Reports and charts of the cruise of 
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568 Legare, Hugh Swinton. Writings of. Late Attorney-Gen- 
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569 Leggett, William. Collection of his political writings. 
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570 Lemoine, Henry. Origin and history of the art of printing, 
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571 Lempriere, John, d. d. Universal biography ; containing a 
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572 Leslie, Charles R. Autobiographical recollections. 1 vol. 
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573 Lester, C. Edwards. Artists of America; a series of bio- 
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574 Letters from Paris written during the period of the late acces- 
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575 Le Vaillant, FRANfOis. Histoire naturelle des oiseaux 
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576 Levasseur, A. Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825. 
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577 Lives of eminent persons. Library of Useful Knowledge. 
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578 Lives of Italian Painters. Michael Angelo, by R. Duppa. 
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579 Locke, John. Works. 12th edition. 9 vols. 8°, half calf. 
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580 London. Great Exhibition of the industry of all nations, 1851. 
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582 London Electrical Society. Proceedings, i84i-’42, and 
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583 Long, George. Atlas of classical geography. Constructed 
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52 maps and plans on 26 plates. New York, 1870. 48 
584 Long, Stephen H. Account of an expedition from Pittsburg 
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585 Lossing, Benson J. Biographical sketches of the signers of 
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586 Lossing, Benson J. [Same.] 1 vol. 120, cloth. 
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587 Loudon, John. Treatise on farming, improving, and managing 
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588 Lowell, James Russell. Poems. Second edition. 1 vol. 
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590 Lyceum of Natural History of New York. Annals. 
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592 Macaulay, Thomas Babington. History of England from 
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593 Machiavelli, Niccolo. History of Florence, and of the 
affairs of Italy, from the earliest times to the death of 
Lorenzo the Magnificent. New translation. 1 vol. 120, 
half calf. London, Bohn, 1847. 
594 McClellan, George B. Report on the war in Europe, 
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596 McGuire, E. C. Religious opinions and character of Wash- 
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597 Mackay, Charles. {Poet and journalist.') Life and liberty 
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New York, 1859. 49 
598 Mackay, Robert William. The progress of intellect, as 
exemplified in the religious development of the Greeks and 
Hebrews. 2 vols, 8°, cloth. London, 1850. 
599 McKenney, Thomas L. Memoirs, official and personal; with 
sketches of travels among the Indians. Two vols. in one. 
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Author’s presentation copy to Mrs. Janies Madison. 
600 McKenney, Thomas L., and Hall, James. History of the 
Indian tribes of North America, with biographical sketches 
and anecdotes of the principal chiefs. Embellished with 
120 portraits. Vol. 1, excepting No. 1 ; vol. 2 complete, 
and 2 numbers of vol. 3. Being numbers 2 to 17 inclusive, 
and No. 19. Total, 18 numbers, folio, sheets. 
Philadelphia, 1842. 
This work is the most costly and important ever published on 
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601 McKenney, Thomas L., and Hall, James. [Same work.] 
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602 McKenney, Thomas L., and Hall, James. [Same work.] 
Duplicate portraits of Indians. 43 folio plates. 
603 Mackenzie, Alexander Slidell. Life of Paul Jones. 2 
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604 Maclure, William. Opinions on various subjects, dedicated 
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605 [McNeill, Sir John.] Progress and present position of 
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606 Madden, Richard Robert. The united Irishmen, their 
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611 Mahon, Lord (Philip Henry Stanhope). History of the war 
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612 Mahon, Lord (Philip Henry Stanhope). History of England 
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613 Mallet, Henry. Northern antiquities ; or, an historical ac- 
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614 Malthus, Thomas Robert. Essay on the principle of popu- 
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617 Marcy, Randolph B., and McClellan, George B. Ex- 
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618 Mardon, Edward Russell. Billiards; game, 500 up, played 
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634 Meyer, H. L. Coloured illustrations of British birds, and 
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741 O’Meara, Barry E. Napoleon in exile ; or, a voice from St. 
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752 Paine, Thomas. Theological works. 1 vol. 8°, half sheep. 
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765 Pensions. List of applications for pensions which have been 
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766 Pepys, Samuel. Diary and correspondence. With life, by 
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767 Percy, Thomas. Reliques of ancient English poetry. 3d 
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768 Perry, George. Conchology, or, the natural history of 
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769 Perry, Mathew C. Narrative of the expedition of an Amer- 
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770 Pettigrew, Thomas Joseph. Bibliotheca Sussexiana. A 
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771 Phelan, Michael. The game of billiards. 2d edition. 1 vol. 
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772 Phillips, Charles. Recollection of Curran and some of his 
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773 Phillips, Willard {Jurist). Manual of political economy. 
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774 Picart, Bernard. Chef-d’ceuvres de l’antiquite sur les beaux- 
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775 Pictorial PIistory of England : Being a history of the peo- 
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776 Pictorial History of England : During the reign of George 
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777 Pike, Benjamin, Jr. Illustrated descriptive catalogue of op- 
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778 Pinkney, William. Life of William Pinkney. 1 vol. 8°, 
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779 Pitkin, Timothy. Political and civil history of the United 
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781 Poe, Edgar Allan. The conchologists’ first book ; a system 
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782 Poe, Edgar Allan. Works. With a memoir by R. W. 
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783 Political Register. Vol. 1 [Dec. 3, 1832-May 1, 1833]. 
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784 Political Tracts. Containing, The False Alarm, Falkland’s 
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785 Polonia. [Published by the Literary Association of the 
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786 Pope, Alexander. Works, complete. With notes by Joseph 
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787 Popular Science Monthly. Conducted by E. L. Youmans. 
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788 Potter, John. Archieologia Graeca ; or, the antiquities of 
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789 Powell, Benjamin F. Bible of reason ; or, scriptures of an- 
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790 Power, Tyrone. Impressions of America during 1833-1835. 
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791 Prescott, William Hickling. History of the reign of Fer- 
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804 Raymond, Daniel. Thoughts on political economy. 1 vol. 
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806 Reed, Joseph. Life and correspondence. By his grandson, 
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807 Rees, James. Life of Edwin Forrest. With reminiscences 
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817 Richardson, G. F. Introduction to geology and its associate 
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820 Riley, Harvey. The Mule. A treatise on the breeding, 
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821 Ritson, Joseph. Select collection of English songs; with 
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825 Robinson, Henry Crabb. Diary, reminiscences, and cor- 
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832 Ross, Alexander. Adventures of the first settlers on the 
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833 Rosseau, Jean Jacques. Confessions. Translated. New 
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837 Royall, Anne. Mrs. Royall’s Pennsylvania; or, travels 
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840 Runge, L. Beitriige zur kenntniss der backstein-architectur 
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841 Rush, Richard. Memoranda of a residence at the court of 
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844 Ruskin, John. Modern Painters. First American edition. 
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856 Sargent, Winthrop, Editor. History of an expedition 
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859 Say, Thomas. Descriptions of terrestrial shells of North 
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864 Schlegel, Frederick von. Philosophy of history, in a course 
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865 Schlegel, Frederick von. Philosophy of life, and philoso- 
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866 Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe. Notes on the Iroquois ; or, con- 
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867 Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe. Information respecting the 
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868 Scott, Sir Walter. Waverly novels. Household edition. 
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869 Scott, AV Walter. Poetical works. [In twelve volumes.] 
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870 Secret Memoirs of the Court of Petersburg, particularly to- 
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871 Seneca, Lucius Annceus. Epistolre. 1 vol. folio, vellum. 
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872 Sewall, R. K. Sketches of St. Augustine. With plates. 1 
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873 Sewel, William. History of the rise, increase, and progress 
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874 Shakspeare. Catalogue of all the books, pamphlets, etc., re- 
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875 Shakspeare. Mr. William Shakspeare’s comedies, histories, 
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877 Shakespeare, William. Plays and poems. 11 vols. 120, 
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878 Shaw, George. General zoology of systematic natural his- 
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879 Shaw, George. Zoological lectures, delivered at the Royal 
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880 Shelley, Percy Byssche. Queen Mab. London, 1829. 
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882 Shelley, Percy Byssche. The masque of anarchy. A poem 
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883 Shelley Memorials. Edited by Lady Shelley. To which 
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884 Shew, Joel. Hydropathy ; or, the water-cure. Its principles, 
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885 Shimeall, Richard C. Age of the world as founded on the 
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886 Shirley, James. Dramatic works and poems. With notes 
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887 Siddons, Henry. Practical illustrations of rhetorical gesture 
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888 Silliman, Benjamin. American Journal of Arts and Sciences. 
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889 Sinclair, Sir John. Essays on miscellaneous subjects. 1 
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890 Sinding, Paul C. History of Scandinavia, from the earliest 
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895 Smith, Sir James Edward. English flora. 2d edition. 4 
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896 Smith, John. Trve travels, adventvres and observations in 
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897 Smith, Sydney. Works, complete. 1 vol. 8°, half calf. 
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898 Smith, W. Prescott. The book of the great railway celebra- 
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899 Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge. Vols. 1 to 15, 
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904 Somerville, Mary. Connection of the physical sciences. 
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905 Somerville, W. C. Letters from Paris on the French Revo- 
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906 Songs and Ballads of the American Revolution. With 
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907 Sotheby, Samuel Leigh. The typography of the XVth cen- 
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908 Sotheby, Samuel Leigh. Unpublished documents, marginal 
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909 Southey, Robert. Complete poetical works. New edition. 
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910 Southgate, Horatio. Narrative of a tour through Armenia, 
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911 Spalding, Martin John. Sketches of the early Catholic 
missions of Kentucky, 1787-1826. 1 vol. 120, cloth. 
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912 Spang, H. W. Practical treatise on lightning protection. .Il- 
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913 Sparks, Jared. Librai-y of American biography. 2d series. 
Vols. 1-14. 14 vols., hlf. calf. Boston, 1844. 
Vol. 1. De La Salle, Patrick 
Henry. 
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Vol. 3. J. Sullivan, J. Leisler, 
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Vol. 4. Roger Williams, Timo- 
thy Dwight, Pulaski. 
Vol. 5. Rumford, Z. M. Pike, 
S. Gorton. 
Vol. 6. Ezra Stiles, John Fitch, 
Anne Hutchinson. 
Vol. 7. J. Ribault, Sebastian 
Rale, W. Palfrey. 
CONTENTS. 
Vol. 8. Charles Lee, Joseph 
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Vol. 9. Leonard Colbert, Sam- 
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Vol. 10. Nathaniel Greene. 
Vol. 11. Stephen Decatur. 
Vol. 12'. Edward Preble, Wil- 
liam Penn. 
Vol. 13. Daniel Boone, Benja- 
min Lincoln. 
Vol. 14. John Ledyard. 
914 Sparks, Jared, Rditor. Correspondence of the American 
Revolution ; being letters of eminent men to Washington. 
4vols. 8°, cloth. Boston, 1853. 
915 Speed, John. The history of Great Britaine under the con- 
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916 Spenser, Edmund. Poetical works. First American edition. 
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917 Spooner, Shearjasub. Anecdotes of painters, engravers, 
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918 Spooner, Shearjasub. Biographical history of the fine arts, 
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919 Squier, Ephraim George. Nicaragua; its people, scenery, 
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920 Stanhope, Alexander. Spain under Charles the Second; 
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921 StansburY, Howard. Exploration and survey of the valley 
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922 State Papers on nullification, including the public acts of the 
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923 Stephens, Alexander H. Constitutional view of the late 
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924 Stephens, John Lloyd. Incidents of travel in Greece, Tur- 
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925 Sterne, Lawrence. Works. Illustrated. 4 vols. 120, elf. 
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926 Stiles, Henry Reed. Bundling; its origin, progress, and 
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927 Stone, Mrs. Elizabeth. Chronicles of fashion, English 
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928 Story, Joseph. Miscellaneous writings. Edited by W. W. 
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929 Strickland, Agnes. Lives of the Queens of England from 
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930 Stuart, Charles B. The naval mail steamers of the United 
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932 Swedenborg, Emanuel. Brief exposition of the doctrine of 
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934 Swift, Jonathan. Works. With notes and life by Sir Walter 
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935 Tasso, Torquato. Aminta, Favola Boschereccia. 1 vol. 160, 
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937 Taylor, W. B. Sarsfield. Origin, progress, and present 
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938 Tegner, Esaias. Axel and Svea. Poems from the Swedish. 
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940 Thackeray, William Makepeace. Confessions of Fitz- 
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950 Thucydides. History of the Peloponnesian war. Translated 
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952 Tocqueville, Alexis C. H. C. de. Democracy in America. 
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953 Tone,William Theobald Wolfe. Life of Theobald Wolfe 
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