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LAFEVER S MODERN ARCHITECTURE.

Beauties of Modern Architecture : consisting of forty-eight plates of Original Designs, withPlans, Elevations and Sections, also a Dictionary of Technical Terms ; the whole forminga complete Manual for the Practical Builder. By M. Lafever , Architect.

1 vol. large 8vo., half bound.

LAFEVER S STAIR-CASE AND HAND-RAIL CONSTRUCTION.

The Modern Practice of Stair-case and Hand-rail Construction, practically explained, in 0series of Designs. By M. Lafever , Architect . With Plans and Elevations for Ornamen-tal Villas. Fifteen Plates. 1 voi. Jarge 8vo.

HODGE ON THE STEAM-ENGINE.

The Steam-Engine , its Origin and G-radual Improvement, front the time of Hero to the present day, as adapted to Manufactures, Locomotion and Navigation, Illustrated with fortyeightplates infull detail, numerous wood cuts, &c. By Paul R. Hodge, O.E.

1 vol. folio of plates, aud lettev-press in 8vo.

The letter-press volume furnishes a comprehensive history of the invention and the various impTovements which have been made in the steam-engine, front the earliest periud to the present time,voget-her with such practical rules and expianations as ave necessary toenable the mechanic to design nd construct a niachine of any required power, and of the most improved form, for any of the numer-»us applications of steam. For the purpose of rendermg the reference front the letter-pres3 to ihnplates more convenient, the engraved iilustrations are published in a separate volume, in the folio formThese plates are all drawnto ecrtain scales, and the dimensions of every partinay be taken, and ma-chiues ballt- front any of the designs.

The most recent and approved engines of their respective classes appear to have been selected,and, witlt four exceplions only, are all of American construction and arrangement. The volume ofplates, as u work of the art of drawing, forms one of the most splendid specimens that has ever fallenwilder our observation. Mr. Hodge, the author of this truly practical and valuable work, is, it will b*reeollected, the inventor of the steam fire-engine, the Utility of which, in extinguishing fires, has beenfully tesled .Courier <$ Enquirer

THE FRENCIPLES OF DIAGNOSIS.

By Marshall Hall, M D. F.R.S., &c. Second edition, with many improvements, By DrJohn A. Sweet. 1 vol. 8vo.

This work was published in accordance with some of the most eelebrated physicians of this country,who were anxious that it should be brought within the reach of all classes of medical men, to whoeeattention it offers strong Claims as the latest and best work on the subject, and as being calculatad tofill a blank in the medical library, the existence of which, hitherto, has been generally admitted anddeplored.

KEIGHTLEYS MYTHOLOGY FOR SCHOOLS.

The Mythologv of Ancient G-reece and Italy , designedfor theUse of Schools. By ThomasKeightiey. Numerous wood-cut iilustrations.

1 vol. 18mo., half bound.

HAZENS SYMBOLIOAL SFELLING-BOOK.

The Symbolical Spellinr-Book, in two parts. By Edward Hazen.

Containing 288 engravings.

MY SONS MANUAL.

Compnsmg a Summary View of the Studies, Accomplishments, and Principles of Conduct, beet tuitedfor pronioting Respectability aud Success in Life. Elegautly engraved frontispiece.

1 vol. 18mo.

MY DAUGHTERS MANUAL.

Comprising a Summary View of Female Studies, Accomplishments, and Principles of Conduct. Beam*tiful frontispiece. 1 vol. ISmo.

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CRUDENS CONCORDANCE.

Containing all the Words to be found in the large Work relating to the New Testament .

1 vol. 18rno.

THE POLYMICRXAN NEW TESTAMENT.

Numerous References. Maps, &c. 1 vol. 18mo.