f their plainly worded and fully illustrated instructions,
any bright boy or girl may devise unlimited entertainment and fashion
many acceptable and useful presents for playmates and friends. The
directions are for working with wood, paper, chemicals and paints,
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JERROLD (Blanchard). Days with Great Authors. Dickens, Scott,
Thackeray, Douglas Jerrold. Selections from their Works, and
Biographical Sketches and Personal Reminiscences. Numerous
illustrations. 8vo, cloth, gilt extra, $2.00.

To the hosts of admirers of these great authors this work will prove of
absorbing interest, as it contains many reminiscences never before in
print. Considerable space has also been devoted to their public
speeches, and short, characteristic selections are given from their
best works.

LA FONTAINE'S FABLES.--Translated from the French by Elizur Wright, Jr.
Illustrations by Grandville. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, $1.50.

_La Fontaine's Fables_--there is magic as well as music in the name;
they have been deservedly popular for years, and they will be read with
ever increasing pleasure by young and old, "as long as the world rolls
round." This is the only moderate priced translation of these charming
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LE BRUN (Madame Vigee).--Souvenirs of. With a steel portrait, from an
original painting by the author. 2 vols. in 1, crown 8vo, red cloth,
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"An amusing book, which contains a great deal that is new and strange,
and many anecdotes which are always entertaining." It is written in a
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distinguished historical personages with whom the authoress was
acquainted.

LOUDON'S COTTAGE, FARM AND VILLA Architecture and
Furniture.--Containing numerous Designs for Dwellings, from the Villa
to the Cottage and the Farm, each design accompanied by analytical and
critical remarks. Illustrated by upwards of 2,000 engravings. In one
very thick vol., 8vo, $7.50.

One of the most useful books on architecture ever issued. Gives
valuable hints to anyone contemplating building either villas,
cottages, or outhouses, and may save thoughtful and practical men
hundreds of dollars.

MACAULAY'S LAYS of Ancient Rome.--With all the antique illustrations
and steel portrait. Beautifully printed. 4to, cloth, extra gilt, $3.50;
do., do., full gilt and gilt edges, $5.00; do., do.