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AND THE PRESENT CENTURIES. In strictly Chronological Order, commencing in 1702, and ending in 1870, together with their respective Pedigrees and Performances recorded in full. By T. H. Taunton, formerly of Oriel College, Oxford. These Volumes, handsomely bound, contain the Portraits of about 430 Horses, together with those of some of the most celebrated Jockeys of the period. The letterpress is in large and elegant type. In 4 vols., crown

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"A book, the first of a series which will extend to four handsomely bound and charmiogly illustrateil volumes, bas just been published by Messrs. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, and judging from perusal, cannot fail to take the highest rank in the literature of the Turf. Indeed, it may at once be prophesied that amongst the best recognized racing men it will become in great demand and highly prized.'--SPORTING LIFE.

Dedicated by Permission to Her Majesty the Queen. The Native Flowers of New Zealand. Illustrated

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• Whether As regards works of art, or as specimens of the flora of New Zealand, it would be difficult to commend these graceful and artistic studies too highly.'-MORNING Post.

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SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & CO.'S NEW ART WORKS—continued.

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SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & CO.'S NEW ART WORKS—continued.

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