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3.Polar Scenes, exhibited in the Voyages of Heamskirk and Barenz to the Northern Regions, with 36 Engravings, price 5s. plain, and 6s. 6d. col.
4.ScenesinGreat Britain, for the Amusement and Instruction of little Tarry-at-home Travellers, illustrated with 84 Copper-plate Engravings, price, half-bound plain, 5s. and with coloured plates, 7s.
5.ScenesinEurope, by the same Author, and same number of Engravings, price 4s. plain, and 6s. coloured.
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9.True StoriesfromAncient History, chronologically arranged from the Creation of the World to the Death of Charlemagne, 2 vols, price 6s.
⁂ Seventy-two Engravings from the Designs of Mr. Brooke, are nearly ready to illustrate the Stories in the above work, which for neatness of engraving and accuracy of design, are considered to be superior to any work of a similar kind hitherto offered to the public.
10.StoriesfromModern Historyare also published on the same plan, in 3 vols. price 7s. 6d. half-bound.
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12.Select TopographyofEngland, or Historical and Descriptive Delineations of the most curious Works of Nature and Art in each County; calculated as an agreeable Companion to the Tourist, or a Class Book for the Student. Illustrated with near 300 Views of ancient Castles, Cathedrals, Noblemen and Gentlemen's Seats, &c. By I. N. Brewer, Author of the "Introduction to the Beauties of England," and Writer of the Descriptions of many of the Counties in that elaborate Work, 2 vols. 12mo.
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16. TheChapterofKings, by Mr. Collins; exhibiting the most important Events in the English History, and calculated to impress upon the Youthful Mind a recollection of the Succession of the English Monarchs, illustrated by 38 Copper-plate Engravings, in which the Costume of each Reign is strictly attended to. Price 3s. 6d. plain, or 5s. coloured.
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⁂The following little Works by the late Mrs. Trimmer, having been before the Public for some years, it is only necessary for the Publishers to state, they are New Editions, printed on good Paper, and a clear type.
1.Mrs. Trimmer's English History, brought down to the Peace of Paris; with 48 Engravings on Wood; 2 vols. 9s. bound.
2. —— Antient History, with 40 Engravings; 4s. 6d. bound.
3. —— Roman History, with 40 Engravings; 4s. 6d. bound.
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