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FLEMING, Professor of English at GREEK LEXICON, for the Use of Colleges and Schools: containing-1st, a Greek-English Lexicon, combining the advantages of an alphabetical and derivative arrangement; 2d, an English-Greek Lexicon, more copious than any which has yet appeared. To which is prefixed, a concise Grammar of the Greek Language. By the Rev. J. A. GILES, LL.D. late Fellow of C. C. C. Oxon., Head Master of the City of London School. 1 thick vol. Svo. 21s. cloth lettered. the College Louis le Grand, Paris; and M. TIBBINS, Pro-A TREATISE on the EYE; exhibiting the fessor and Author of several Lexicographical Works. Now publishing, in Numbers, to form 2 thick vols. 4to. printed (4032) in treble columns. A Prospectus and Specimen may be had on application. London: Dulau and Co. Soho Square. Paris: F. Didot, Frères. Art of preserving this organ in a healthy condition, of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye, with Obserand of improving the Sight. To which is prefixed, a View vations on its Expression as indicative of the Character and Emotions of the Mind. By J. C. AUGUST FRANZ, M.D. Dedicated, by permission, to Sir B. C. Brodie, Bart. F.R.S. With Plate, post 8vo. 7s. 6d. cloth bds. (4035) John Churchill, Princes Street, Soho. Protectorate. By JOHN HENEAGE JESSE, EN 2 vols. W. and E. FINDEN have the honour to ITALY, with SKETCHES of SPAIN and by HENRY WILLIAMS, will also appear in the above Part. PORTUGAL; and an EXCURSION to the MONASTERIES of ALCOBACA and BATALHA. BY WILLIAM BECKFORD, Esq. Author of "Vathek." Complete in 1 vol. embellished with a fine Portrait of Mr. Beckford, from the Original Painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 6s. Forming the New Volume of BENTLEY'S STANDARD LIBRARY. (4039) Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, Collectors are informed that to possess fine impressions of the above, orders must be forwarded immediately through their respective Booksellers. This work is delivered in a handsome portfolio, containing 3 Plates, with letterpress description. Prints, 1. 5s.; India proofs, £2. 2s.; before letters, £3. 38. (4041) Published by the Proprietors, at Nos. 18 and 19, Southampton Place, Euston Square; sold also by F. G. Moon, 20, Threadneedle Street, and Ackermann and Co. Strand. ין Works in the Press-continued. THE QUARTERLY REVIEW, No. 128. TYPOGRAPHIA; or, the Art of Printing. A New Edition is nearly ready, Containing articles on By the late Mr. T. C. HANSARD. A New Edition of this excellent work is in preparation, with new details and drawings, machinery, portraits, &c. &c. and VERY MUCH REDUCED IN PRICE. Edited by his Son. 32, Paternoster Row. (4047) John Murray, Albemarle Street. LADY BLESSINGTON'S NEW POEM. HISTORY of ENGLAND, from the Death THE BELLE of a SEASON: Anne to the Reign of George II. MAHON. New Edit. 3 vols. Svo.-In a few days. LE John Murray, Albemarle Street. 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