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... never — unless indeed the pur- chaser had yielded up the book with his speedy death , as happened in one or two other instances . in which Don Vincente was suspected of being concerned . Let not , however , lovers of books protest ...
... never — unless indeed the pur- chaser had yielded up the book with his speedy death , as happened in one or two other instances . in which Don Vincente was suspected of being concerned . Let not , however , lovers of books protest ...
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... never buy a book without weighing the price , and if the object is to gather together a representative assortment of volumes , the element of value , present or prospective , is continually associated with the collection . With the book ...
... never buy a book without weighing the price , and if the object is to gather together a representative assortment of volumes , the element of value , present or prospective , is continually associated with the collection . With the book ...
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... Never mind : I will have it at your sale " ; and history records that he did , for his poor brother died within the year . There was indeed in this scene more of in- struction than amusement , and I cannot help thinking that the lesson ...
... Never mind : I will have it at your sale " ; and history records that he did , for his poor brother died within the year . There was indeed in this scene more of in- struction than amusement , and I cannot help thinking that the lesson ...
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... never enters at all . Many persons buy books to read or to consult , and do not trouble themselves with speculating on the probabilities of their rise or fall in the market in the near future or at any distance of time . These are the ...
... never enters at all . Many persons buy books to read or to consult , and do not trouble themselves with speculating on the probabilities of their rise or fall in the market in the near future or at any distance of time . These are the ...
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... never read : some of them doubtless are many are not ; most are merely skimmed , and then put away out of the reach of dust and dirt and the fingers of the unappreciative . The quality of this class of collectors , like that of every ...
... never read : some of them doubtless are many are not ; most are merely skimmed , and then put away out of the reach of dust and dirt and the fingers of the unappreciative . The quality of this class of collectors , like that of every ...
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Page 3 - An invaluable book on a subject of the highest importance." — ENGLISH INDEPENDENT. Vandervell and Witham. — A SYSTEM OF FIGURESKATING : Being the Theory and Practice of the Art as developed in England, with a Glance at its Origin and History. By HE VANDERVELL and TM WITHAM, Members of the London Skating Club. Extra fcap. 8vo. 6s.
Page 3 - AQUARIA, BOOK OF. A Practical Guide to the Construction, Arrangement, and Management of Fresh-water and Marine Aquaria ; containing Full Information as to the Plants, Weeds, Fish, Molluscs, Insects. &c., How and Where to Obtain Them, and How to Keep Them in Health.
Page 9 - Rabbit, Book of The. A Complete Work on Breeding and Rearing all Varieties of Fancy Rabbits, giving their History, Variations, Uses, Points, Selection, Mating, Management, Ac., Ac.
Page 4 - Bookbinding for Amateurs: Being descriptions of the various Tools and Appliances Required, and Minute Instructions for their Effective Use. By WJE CRANE. Illustrated with 156 Engravings. In cloth gilt, price 2/6, by post 2/9. Breeders' and Exhibitors' Record, for the Registration of Particulars concerning Pedigree Stock of every Description.
Page 4 - ... most suitable Sailing Boats and Yachts for Amateurs, and Instructions for their Proper Handling. Fully Illustrated with Designs and Working Diagrams. By ADRIAN NEISON, CE, DIXON KEMP, AINA, and G.
Page 10 - The Book of the Rabbit " and " The Guinea Pig for Food, Fur, and Fancy.
Page 9 - PIG, BOOK OF THE. The Selection, Breeding, Feeding, and Management of the Pig; the Treatment of its Diseases; the Curing and Preserving of Hams, Bacon, and other Pork Foods ; and other information appertaining to Pork Farming. By PROFESSOR JAMES LONG. Fully Illustrated with Portraits of Prize Pigs, Plans of Model Piggeries, &c.
Page 6 - DOGS, BREAKING AND TRAINING : Being Concise Directions for the proper education of Dogs, both for the Field and for Companions. Second Edition. By "PATHFINDER.
Page 4 - Cactus Culture for Amateurs : Being Descriptions of the various Cactuses grown in this country ; with Full and Practical Instructions for their Successful Cultivation. By W. WATSON, Assistant Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Page 5 - COOKERY FOR AMATEURS; or, French Dishes for English Homes of all Classes. Includes Simple Cookery, Middle-class Cookery, Superior Cookery, Cookery for Invalids, and Breakfast and Luncheon Cookery. By MADAME VALERIE.