LATHAM'S HUISH ON BEES; THEIR NATURAL HISTORY AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT; new and greatly improved edition, containing all the latest Discoveries and Improvements in every Department of the Apiary, with a Description of the most approved Hives now in use, thick 12mo. portrait and numerous woodcuts, extra cloth gilt, (pub. at 10s. 6d.) reduced 1844 to 6s. 6d. "We have read the work of Mr. Huish with very great pleasure. He, indeed, claims cap, gown, and chair, as Regius Professor of Apiarian Science, and demolishes in every page one or other of 'the crude and fallacious statements of Huber.' His work is most exact, and contains much solid information. We feel the healthier and happier for meeting with such a book. The repose of the forest walk is on it, and the fragrant summer meadow breathes through its pages; and we forget the hot pavement, the glaring lights, the loud voices of London-with-the-many-sins, in which Charles Lamb delighted."-Athenæum. JARDINE'S NATURALIST'S LIBRARY, 40 vols. 12mo. coloured plates, cloth lettered, (pub. at 6s. per vol.) reduced to 5s. 1834-43 32. Fishes of Guiana, vol. 1. 34. British Birds, vol. 3. 36. Sun Birds. 37. British Fishes, vol. 1. KIRBY'S (REV. W.) ENTOMOLOGIA BOREALI-AMERICANA, or Natural History of the Insects of North America, more especially the Provinces under the dominion of Great Britain, containing Descriptions of the Objects collected in the late Northern Expeditions under the command of Captain Sir John Franklin ; completed by an enumeration of all those taken in the Arctic Regions by Captains Parry, Sir John Ross, and Back; as well as those described by Otho Fabricius, in his "Fauna Groenlandica;" 4to. with nearly 70 beautifully coloured figures of rare insects, ex. cloth bds. 17. 4s. 1837 LAMARCK'S CONCHOLOGY, containing a complete Translation of his Descriptions of both the Recent and Fossil Genera, illustrated by nearly 400 accurate Figures of Shells drawn by J. Mawe, edited by E. A. CROUCH, royal 4to. extra cloth bds. (pub. at 17. 11s. 6d.) reduced to 108. 6d. 1827 the same, with the plates beautifully coloured, elegantly bound in gilt cloth, (pub. at 31. 38.) reduced to 17. 11s. 6d. GENERAL HISTORY OF BIRDS, being the Natural History and De- LE KEUX'S ILLUSTRATIONS OF NATU- 21. 28. "Admirable figures, full of truth and nature; accompanied by valuable observations on the habits and economy of the birds."-Swainson. "According to the first ornithologists of the day, these plates are of permanent value."-Wood. LINDLEY'S BRITISH FRUITS; or Figures and Descriptions of the most Important Varieties of Fruit cultivated in Great Britain, 3 vols. royal 8vo. containing 152 most beautifully coloured plates, chiefly by Mrs. Withers, Artist to the Horticultural Society, elegantly hf. bd. green morocco extra, gilt edges, (pub. at 1841 10. 108.) reduced to 57. 58. This is an exquisitely beautiful work. Every plate is like a highly-finished drawing, similar to those in the Horticultural Transactions. LADIES' BOTANY; or a Familiar Introduction to the Study of the Natural System of Botany, new edition, 12mo. with numerous wood-cuts, elegantly bound in cloth, with gilt back and sides, (pub. at 12s.) reduced 1841 to 78. the same, with the plates coloured, extra gilt cloth, 12s. 1840 LOUDON AND WESTWOOD'S TREATISE ON INSECTS INJURIOUS TO GARDENS, FORESTS, AND FARMS, translated from the German of Köllar, illustrated by 60 woodcuts, fcap. 8vo. extra cloth, (pub. at 78.) reduced to 48. LOUDON'S (MRS.) ENTERTAINING NATURALIST, being Popular Descriptions, Tales, and Anecdotes of more than five hundred Animals, comprehending all the Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, &c. of which a knowledge is indispensable in Polite Education; with Indexes of Scientific and Popular Names, an Explanation of Terms, and an Appendix of Fabulous Animals, illustrated by upwards of 400 beautiful wood-cuts by Bewick, Harvey, Whimper, and others, new edition, revised, enlarged, and corrected to the present state of Zoological Knowledge, in 1 thick vol. post 8vo. elegantly bound in gilt cloth, 78. 6d. 1843 the same, in morocco extra, 12s. This new and handsome edition is likely to become the most popular work of the kind, having been considerably enlarged and improved both in text and plates. MACGILLIVRAY'S DESCRIPTIONS OF THE RAPACIOUS BIRDS OF GREAT BRITAIN, post 8vo. plates and numerous fine wood-cuts, cloth gilt, (pub. at 98.) reduced to 38. 6d. 1836 1844 HISTORY OF THE MOLLUSCOUS AND CIRRIPEDAL ANIMALS OF SCOTLAND, as found in the North-Eastern District, particularly in the Shires of Aberdeen, Kincardine, Banff, &c. second edition, fcap. 8vo. gilt cloth, (pub. at 6s.) reduced to 38. MAIN'S (J.), VILLAGE AND COTTAGE FLORISTS' DIRECTORY, particularly the Management of the best Stage, Bed, and Border Flowers usually cultivated in Britain; second edition, fcap. 8vo. extra cloth bds. (pub. at 68.) reduced to 38. 1835 MANTELL'S (DR.) MEDALS OF CREATION, or First Lessons in Geology, and in the Study of Organic Remains; including Geological Excursions to the Isle of Sheppy, Brighton, Lewes, Tilgate Forest, Charnwood Forest, Faringdon, Swindon, Calne, Bath, Bristol, Clifton, Matlock, Crich Hill, &c. by GIDEON ALGERNON MANTELL, ESQ. LL.D. F.R.S. &c. 2 thick vols. fcap. 8vo. with coloured plates and several hundred beautiful wood-cuts of Fossil 1844 Remains, cloth, elegantly gilt, 17. 18. WONDERS OF GEOLOGY, or a Familiar Exposition of Geological Phenomena, new edition, illustrated by a beautiful Frontispiece by John Martin, coloured plates, and upwards of 150 wood-cuts, post 8vo. gilt cloth, 1847 -FOSSILS OF THE SOUTH DOWNS, or Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, royal 4to. 42 plates, cloth bds. (pub. at 37. 3s.) reduced to 21. 2s. 128. 1822 GEOLOGICAL EXCURSIONS ROUND THE ISLE OF WIGHT, and along the adjacent Coast of Dorsetshire, illustrative of the most interesting Geological Phenomena, and Organic Remains, with Hints to Visitors, &c. one very elegantly printed vol. post 8vo. (430 pages) illustrated by upwards of 100 fine wood engravings, and Geological Map of the Isle of Wight, extra cloth, richly gilt with Geological devices, 12s. Just Published, 1847 Dedicated to Prince Albert, by command. This is one of the handsomest and most interesting of all Dr. Mantell's previous publications. Beyond the natural beauties and picturesque scenery of the Isle of Wight, its strata present phenomena of the highest interest, and elucidate some of the most important revolutions in the earth's physical history. Thousands of intelligent visitors, however, flock to the island every season, to whom all its most interesting features remain totally unknown. MANTELL'S (DR.) DAY'S RAMBLE in and about the ancient Town of Lewes in Sussex, fcap. 8vo. with numerous wood-cuts, extra cloth, 58. 1846 MARTIN'S (P. I.) GEOLOGICAL MEMOIR ON A PART OF WESTERN SUSSEX, with some Observations upon Chalk-Basins, the Weald-Denudation and Outliers-by-Protrusion, 4to. large map and coloured plates, cloth bds. (pub. at 17.) reduced to 128. 1828 MINSTRELSY OF THE WOODS, or Sketches and Songs connected with the Natural History of some of the most interesting British and Foreign Birds, (by Miss Waring, of Selborne,) post 8vo. with 17 coloured plates of Birds, green cloth, richly gilt, (pub. at 9s.) reduced to 68. 1832 MUDIE'S (R.) HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS, or the Feathered Tribes of the British Islands, vols, 8vo. new edition, the plates beautifully coloured, extra cloth gilt, (pub. at 17. 88.) reduced to 168. 1835 "This is, without any exception, the most truly charming work on Ornithology which has hitherto appeared from the days of Willughby downwards. Other authors describe, Mudie paints; other authors give the husk, Mudie the kernel. We most heartily concur with the opinion expressed of this work by Leigh Hunt (a kindred spirit) in the first few numbers of his right pleasant London Journal. The descriptions of Bewick, Pennant, Lewin, Montagu, and even Wilson, will not for an instant stand comparison with the spirit-stirring emanations of Mudie's living pen,' as it has been called. We are not acquainted with any author who so felicitously unites beauty of style with strength and nerve of expression-he does not specify, he paints."-Wood's Ornithological Guide. The Feathered Tribes' is indeed an exquisite work, and unquestionably the best that has yet appeared on the habits of our native birds, in that it is scarcely second to those of Wilson and Audubon. Mudie is the most accurate observer of nature-Selby excepted, and he treats not exclusively of habits-consequently the Feathered Tribes' deserves a distinguished place on the shelves of the philosophic Ornithologist."-Ornithologist's Text Book. PARKINSON'S ORGANIC REMAINS OF A FORMER WORLD, or Examination of the Mineralized Remains of the Animals and Vegetables of the Antediluvian World, 3 vols. 4to. 54 coloured plates by Sowerby, cloth, (pub. at 107. 108.) reduced to 47. 4s. 1833 This is the best Atlas of Geological Specimens ever published, and forms a most desirable adjunct to the Elementary Works of Lyell, Mantell, and others. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF FOSSIL ORGANIC REMAINS; especially those found in the British Strata, intended to aid the Student in his Inquiries respecting the Nature of Fossils, and their Connexion with the Formation of the Earth, 3rd edition, 8vo. illustrated by 220 Fossil Specimens, extra cloth bds. (pub. at 128.) reduced to 68. 6d. PHILLIPS'S COMPANION TO THE ORCHARD; an Historical and Botanical Account of Fruits known in Great Britain, with the most approved methods of Cultivating them, new edition, much enlarged, 8vo. three plates, extra cloth, (pub. at 10s. 6d.) red. to 38. 6d. 1831 PRATT'S PICTORIAL CATECHISM OF BOTANY, being a Concise but complete Introduction to the Study of Botany, suitable for Youth, with Directions for forming a Collection, square 16mo. with upwards of 150 wood-cuts, green cloth gilt, gilt edges, (pub. at 48. 6d.) reduced to 2s. 6d. PURSH'S FLORA AMERICE 1845 SEPTEN TRIONALIS; or a Systematic Arrangement and Description of the Plants of North America; containing, besides what have been described by preceding Authors, many new and rare Species, collected during twelve years' travel and residence in that country, 2 vols. 8vo. with 24 plates, cloth, (pub. at 17. 168.) reduced to 148. 1814 the same, with the plates beautifully coloured, cloth, (pub. at 27. 128. 6d.) reduced to 17. 18. The grandest work on Ornithology published in this country, the same for British Birds that Audubon's is for the birds of America. Every figure, excepting in a very few instances of extremely large birds, is of the full natural size, beautifully and accurately drawn, with all the spirit of life. "Every individual of the Falcon and Owl families would make a perfect picture of itself, so beautifully and correctly are they executed: they have certainly never been equalled even by Gould and Audubon."— Ornithologist's Text Book. The author has been most successful, especially in the larger birds, and it would be impossible to improve on any of the Raptores, which for fidelity, boldness, and spirit, are unequalled-every feather is distinct, yet beautifully blended."-Wood's Ornithological Guide. "What a splendid work! This is the kind of ornamental furniture, in which we, were we men of fortune, would delight. The tables in our passages, galleries, parlours, boudoirs, and drawing-rooms should groanno, not groan-but smile, with suitably-bound volumes of Natural History, on the opening of any one of which, would suddenly gleam before us some rich and rare, some bright and beauteous, some wonderful and wild, some strange and fantastic, some fierce and terrible, some minute or mighty production of the great mother -Nature. What a treasure, for instance, during a rainy forenoon in the country, is such a gloriously illuminated work as this of Mr. Selby. It is, without doubt, the most splendid of the kind ever published in Britain, and will stand a comparison, without any eclipse of its lustre, with the most magnificent ornithological illustrations of the French school. Mr. Selby has long and deservedly ranked high as a scientific naturalist."-Blackwood's Magazine. REDOUTE, LES ROSES, 3 vols. 8vo. containing 184 extremely beautiful coloured plates; SELBY'S ILLUSTRATIONS OF BRITISH elegantly hf. bd. morocco extra, full gilt backs, gilt edges, (pub. at 127. 12s.) reduced to 67. 68. Paris, 1835 One of the most beautiful works of its kind ever executed. The names are given in various languages, but the letter-press is French. To those who wish to have English descriptions, Mrs. Gore's Rose Fancier's Manual will be found a very complete and satisfactory book of reference. RICHARDSON'S GEOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS, comprising a familiar Explanation of Geology and its associate Sciences, Mineralogy, Physical Geology, Fossil Conchology, Fossil Botany, and Palæontology; including Directions for forming Collections, &c. by G. F. RICHARDSON, F.G.S. (formerly with Dr. Mantell, now of the British Museum,) second edition, considerably enlarged and improved, one thick vol. post 8vo. illustrated by upwards of 260 wood-cuts, cloth lettered, (pub. at 10s. 6d.) reduced to 78. 6d. 1846 This easy and popular introduction comprises about as much matter as two ordinary 8vos. The first edition was sold off in one twelvemonth. ROBERTS'S (MARY) SEA-SIDE COMPANION, or Marine Natural History, fcap. 8vo. with beautiful wood-cuts by Baxter, extra cloth bds. (pub. at 6s. 6d.) reduced to 3s. 6d. 1835 "This is just such a book as the curious in Natural History ought to have with them in their rambles on the sea-side."-Sunday Times. Scientific and amusing. The history of the Corals, Hydras, and Sponges, is neatly and accurately given." -Gentleman's Magazine. SELBY'S COMPLETE BRITISH ORNITHOLOGY, A MOST MAGNIFICENT WORK OF THE FIGURES OF BRITISH BIRDS, containing exact and faithful representations in their full natural size, of all the known Species found in Great Britain, 383 figures in 228 beautifully coloured plates, 2 vols, elephant folio, elegantly hf. bd. morocco, full gilt back and gilt edges, with glazed paper to the plates, (pub. at 1057.) reduced to 31. 10s. 1834 ORNITHOLOGY, vols. 8vo. 2nd edition, in bds. (pub. at 17. 18.) reduced to 128. 1833 the same, hf. bd. green morocco, gilt edges, to match the folio vols. of plates, 17. 18. This is the most complete scientific manual of British Ornithology yet published. Every known British Bird is enumerated, with an ample description of its plumage, habits, &c. the scientific as well as familiar names given by different Naturalists, and references to all those who have figured it. "Selby's is the most masterly work that has ever appeared on the Birds of Britain, and is quite indispensable to every Ornithologist.”—Ornithologist's Text Book. SIBTHORP'S FLORA GRÆCA, the most Costly and Magnificent Botanical Work ever published, 10 vols. folio, with 1000 beautifully coloured plates, half bound morocco, publishing by subscription, and the number strictly limited to those subscribed for, (pub. at 2521.) reduced to 631. Separate prospectuses of this work are now ready for delivery. Only forty copies of the original stock exist. No greater number of subscriber's names can therefore be received. The Advertiser has also the pleasure of offering, on terms similarly advantageous, the following letterpress work in 8vo. which is a desirable adjunct to the folio, as it contains a description of all known plants belonging to the Flora Græca, whether figured in the folio work or not. FLORE GRÆCÆ PRODROMUS. Sive Plantarum omnium Enumeratio, quas in Provinciis aut Insulis Græciæ invenit Joh. Sibthorp: Characteres et Synonyma omnium cum Annotationibus Jac. Edv. Smith, four parts in 2 thick vols. 8vo. (pub. at 21. 28.) reduced to 148. Londini, 1816 SOWERBY'S MANUAL OF CONCHOLOGY, containing a complete Introduction to the Science, illustrated by upwards of 650 Figures of Shells, etched on copper-plates, in which the most characteristic examples are given of all the Genera established up to the present time, arranged in Lamarckian Order, accompanied NATURAL HISTORY, AGRICULTure, etc. by copious explanations; Observations respect- This is the only work which, in a moderate compass, CONCHOLOGICAL ILLUSTRA- The most perfect work yet published in this department of British Entomology. STEPHEN'S ILLUSTRATIONS OF BRITISH ENTOMOLOGY, or a Synopsis of British Insects: containing their Generic and Specific Distinctions; with an Account of their Metamorphoses, Times of Appearance, Localities, Food and Economy; (being a complete Description of all the known British Species, arranged in two great Classes of Haustellata and Mandibulata), 86 parts, forming together 12 vols. 8vo. (Haustellata, 4 vols.; Mandibulata, 8 vols.) 100 beautifully coloured plates, containing numerous figures, boards, with leather backs, (pub. at 217.) red. to 81. 8s. 1828-46 Sold also in separate portions, as follows: LEPIDOPTERA, complete, (forming the class Haustellata), 4 vols. coloured plates, (pub. at 81. 8s.) reduced to 47. 48. This portion describes 1887 species of British Lepidoptera, one-fourth of which have been added within the last few years, and are not to be found in Haworth, who describes only 1416. COLEOPTERA, complete, (forming vols. 1-5 of the class Mandibulata), 5 vols. coloured plates, (pub. at 81. 88.) red. to 47. 48. DERMÄPTERA, ORTHOPTERA, com NEUROPTERA, TRICHOPTERA, HYMENOPTERA, (forming vols. 7 and 8 of the Mandibulata), 8vo. coloured plates, (pub. at 31. 38.) reduced to 27. 28. This work gives in a systematic form, descriptions, both generic and specific, of all the Insects which have hitherto been detected in Great Britain and Ireland: to these descriptions are appended coloured figures of some of the rarer and more interesting species, as well as localities and general notices of their food and economy, metamorphoses, periods of flight, appearance, &c. It embraces an account of a far greater number of species than has hitherto appeared in the indigenous Fauna of any country. "Mr. Stephen's work is above all praise, ingenious, profound, and accurate. terms of it. The coloured figures are in the highest We cannot speak in too high style of the art, both exquisitely finished and accurately coloured; and the descriptions are very full and minute."-Monthly Review. "Mr. Stephen's work is of very high character, we might justly say the highest. We cannot, therefore, too strongly recommend it."--Athenæum. "The best account which has hitherto been given of our native insects."-Loudon's Magazine of Natural History. "The publication of this work unquestionably forms an epoch in the history of the science among us. It is gratifying to witness the rapid strides which are making towards the acquisition of a complete body of information respecting the animal inhabitants of our native country, and the feeling partakes somewhat of national pride. No local list of insects at all comparable with the present in number of species, is elsewhere to be found."-Zoological Journal, Feb. 1830. See also No. XI. of the Zoological Journal, IntroSWAINSON'S EXOTIC CONCHOLOGY, or duction to Entomology, &c. 5th edition. Figures and Descriptions of Rare, Beautiful, or Undescribed Shells, with new letter-press descriptions, royal 4to. containing 94 large and beautifully coloured figures of Shells, elegantly half bound morocco, gilt edges, (pub. at 51. 5s.) reduced to 21. 12s. 6d. "Many of the most rare and beautiful species of this singularly elegant genus (the Volutes), have been figured by Swainson in his Exotic Conchology, with a verisimilitude that has never been equalled, and probably never will be excelled, by any artist. This talent, combined with his scientific knowledge as a naturalist, must render the above work the most eminent of its kind in the country."-Dubois. ZOOLOGICAL ILLUSTRATIONS, or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals, selected chiefly from the Classes of Ornithology, Entomology, and Conchology, and arranged on the Principles of Cuvier and other Modern Zoologists, both series complete, 6 vols. royal 8vo. containing 318 finely coloured plates, neatly half bound morocco, gilt edges, (pub. at 167. 16s.) reduced to 91. 98. This highly esteemed publication has long been considered very scarce. "It might, perhaps, almost be deemed presumption to offer any remarks on a work emanating from the pen and pencil of, undoubtedly, the first Ornithologist of the day, but we feel it our duty to give our readers some idea of the contents of the Zoological Illustrations. It will be sufficient, if we mention that his coloured figures of birds are almost unequalled-they are certainly not surpassed. The figures are beyond conception lovely and delicate, and it only remains for us to remark, that every Philosophic Ornithologist must possess the Zoological Illustrations, if indeed they are now to be had."-Wood's Ornithologist's Text Book. SWEET'S FLORA AUSTRALASICA, or a "This department of exotic vegetation is one of the SWEET'S CISTINEÆ; OR NATURAL ORDER OF CISTUS, OR ROCK ROSE, 30 nos. forming 1 vol. royal 8vo. complete, with 112 beautifully coloured plates, extra cloth, (pub. at 51. 5s.) reduced to 27. 12s. 6d. 1828 One of the most interesting, and hitherto the scarcest of Mr. Sweet's beautiful publications. BRITISH WARBLERS, containing an Account of British Singing Birds, with Directions for their Treatment, new edition, enlarged, royal 8vo. illustrated by 16 beautifully coloured plates, extra cloth gilt. 1846 WAKEFIELD'S (PRISCILLA) INTRODUCTION TO BOTANY, eleventh edition, with considerable Additions, and an Introduction to the Natural Arrangements of Plants, post 8vo. with 10 plates, containing 216 figures, beautifully coloured, extra cloth, (pub. at 8s.) red. to 58. 1841 NATURAL HISTORY OF SELBORNE, with Observations on various parts of Nature, and the Naturalist's Calendar. New Edition, with Additions, by SIR W. JARDINE, 18mo. many pretty woodcuts of birds by Branston, extra cloth boards, (pub. at 88. 6d.) reduced to 2s. 6d. 1836 the same, with the plates beautifully coloured, 18mo. gilt cloth, (pub. at 78.) reduced to 58. WHITE'S (GILBERT) "An excellent edition of the most fascinating piece of rural writing, and sound English philosophy, that ever issued from the press."—Athenæum. WESTWOOD'S ENTOMOLOGIST'S TEXT. . BOOK, an Introduction to the Natural History, Structure, Physiology, and Classification of Insects, including the Crustacea and Arachnida, fcap. 8vo. several hundred wood-cuts, and plates, elegantly bound in gilt cloth, (pub. at 1838 68. 6d.) reduced to 48. the same, with the plates coloured, gilt cloth, (pub. at 88. 6d.) reduced to 58. WILSON AND BONAPARTE'S AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY, or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States, edited by JAMESON, 4 vols. 18mo. cloth boards, (pub. at 14s.) reduced to 88. 1831 WOOD'S GENERAL CONCHOLOGY, or a Description of Shells, arranged according to the Linnæan System, illustrated by 60 plates, containing 260 figures of Univalves and Bivalves, beautifully coloured, royal 8vo. elegantly half bound morocco, (pub. at 37. 10s.) reduced to 17. 10s. or large paper, impl. 8vo. (pub. at 47. 188.) reduced to 21. 28. INDEX ENTOMOLOGICUS; or a complete Illustrated Catalogue of the Lepidopterous Insects of Great Britain, in 1 vol. 8vo. 54 plates, comprising 1945 coloured figures of Butterflies, Sphinges, and Moths, cloth boards, 1839 WOODVILLE'S MEDICAL BOTANY, 5 vols. (pub. at 87. 28.) reduced to 57. 158. 6d. 4to.-See Medical Books. |