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ANALYTICAL DICTIONARY OF FRENCH ARCHITECTURE. From the 14th to the 16th century. By VIOLLET-LE-DUC, Government Architect. The work contains over 800 articles and about 4000 wood engravings, interspersed. All the engravings are executed from drawings made by Viollet-le-Duc. The work consists of 10 volumes,

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THE ARCHITECTURE OF PRIVATE HOUSES IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.-New houses in Paris and the suburbs, plans, elevations, sections, details of construction, decoration and arrangement. By CESAR DALY.

The work is divided into two parts: the buildings of Paris and suburban residences-classified in various groups, according to their character and importance. The plates are drawn on a multiplied scale, and, with few exceptions, plates of the same kind are on the same scale.

Three volumes, containing 238 steel plates; Price, folio paper, bound,....

THE ARCHITECTURE OF PRIVATE HOUSES IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.-Second series. Interior and exterior decorations of the new houses of Paris and its environs. CESAR DALY.

By This second series will form. like the first one, three volumes. The first volume will be devoted to town buildings, and will contain plates of fronts for shops, stores, restaurants &c., fronts of houses, entrances, doors, windows, cornices, stables, yard fountains, &c. The second volume: suburban architecture, villas (perspective views), wooden constructions, details of wood ornamentation-cut and carved, pigeon houses, hot-houses of every kind, adjoining or not adjoining the house, gardeners' houses, kiosks, &c.; and the third volume, interior decorations: decorations of shops, stores, restaurants, vestibules, stairs, dining rooms, parlors, libraries, billiard rooms, sleeping rooms, chimneys, doors, ceilings, &c. Subscriptions taken only for the whole work. Price of each number,...

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One volume, folio, containing 64 steel engravings. This work is published in 16 numbers of 4 plates each. Price, per number,.... .$2.25

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ARCHITECTURE COMMUNALE -Or specimens of village and country public buildings, as City Halls, Court Houses, Schools, Asylums, Ministers' Houses, Markets, Slaughter Houses, Fountains, &c. By FELIX NARJOUX.

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Price of the work, bound, in two volumes,..... $47 INTIME CLUB. ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHES.Monthly Publication by a society of architects and artists.

The society, in beginning this publication under the title of "Architectural Sketches," intended to make of it a special work for persons studying Fine Arts, however, not wishing to restrain it in a certain circle. The distinctive character of this publication shall be the composition of Architecture, actual productions, therefore several of the plates are devoted to competitions of the School of Fine Arts in Paris. The first and second prizes of "public competitions" shall also find their place in this publication; also finished works, those going on, and those intended to be done. And at last, ancient works, taken from nature by travelers.

The publication began in may, 1866, so that four years are already finished. Each year is composed of 72 plates, published by monthly numbers of 6 plates each. Subscription price for one year, payable on receipt of the first number, $7; the price of the year, once complete, is.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE ANCIENT AND MODERN EDIFICES OF EUROPE.-Cathedrals, Churches, City Halls, Palaces, Theatres &c. Published in monthly parts of 5 photographs each size 8X9 to 12 16.

All these photographs have been selected from the best examples in their respective style, and with a special view as to their practical utility to architects, decorators, and sculptors. They will also prove a most valuable and interesting collection to amateurs. Price per No., $5. No. 1 now ready.

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One volume, small folio, containing 48 colored plates. Price, in portfolio, $10. Bound,...... $12 PICTURESQUE DWELLINGS.-Erected lately in the vicinity of Paris. By Mr. TRONQUOIS.

This work is composed of 20 lithographs, forming a very nice and useful collection of Cottages, Villas, Gardeners Cottages, Constructions for Poultry, &c. Price,

SWISS PICTURESQUE ARCHITECTURE, or a collection of Rustic Buildings selected in various parts of Switzerland. Drawn and engraved by Messrs. A. and E. VARIN.

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The work consists of 48 plates. Price, bound $18 MURAL PAINTINGS OF THE CHAPELS OF NOTRE DAME OF PARIS.-By E. VIOLLET-LEDuc and MAURICE OURADOU.

The work, composed of an explicative text and 69 colored plates, has been published in 30 numbers, with two plates each.

Price, bound in 1 volume, $70. The price of this work has already been advanced. HANDBOOK OF PAINTING.-Relating to the decoration of public buildings, rooms, stores, &c. By an Association of Decorative Painters. The Handbook is published monthly, in folio size, consisting of 4 pages of reading matter and two plates, printed in colors by the chromo. lithographic process. Twenty years are already published and for sale, bound or unbound. Subscription price, per year, commencing January 1st,.. THE HOLY CHAPEL OF THE PALACE AT PARIS.-An archeological, descriptive and illustrated account of the Holy Chapel. By Messrs. DECLOUX, Architect, and DoURY, Painter. Price, bound,.

THE POLYCHROMO ORNAMENTS.--One hundred plates in colors, gold and silver, containing about 2000 motives of every style. Ancient and Asiatic Art, Middle Ages, Revival, XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries. Historical and practical collection, published under the direction of Mr. A. RACINET.

Price, per number, $5.00; 6 numbers are out
and for sale.

SPECIMENS OF DECORATION AND ORNAMEN-
TATION IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.-
By M. LIENARD.

One volume, in folio, composed of 125 plates.
Price, bound,..

GRAMMAR OF ORNAMENT.-By OWEN JONES,
containing samples of ornaments of all style
and ages.

112 colored plates; Price, bound,.

MODELS OF DECORATION.-First series; 50 colored plates, extracted from the Handbook of Paintings. By Messrs. PETIT and BISIAUX. Price, bound, $32. The second series is out, and for sale at the same price.

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NEW ORNAMENT MAKER'S PORTFOLIO.-50 plates, including 5 colored. By Messrs. PETIT and BISIAUX.

Price, bound,...

ORNAMENTAL FLORA.-By V. RUPRICH ROBERT. The Flora applied to architecture published in 60 numbers. Each number composed of 3 plates.

Price of each number, 83c. 35 numbers are out and for sale.

MARBLE WORKING.-By L. GILBERT. 120 engravings. Price, bound.. COLLECTION OF GOTHIC SCULPTURES.-Drawn and engraved from the handsomest edifices erected in France, from the XIth to the XVth century. By L. G. ADAMS.

Two volumes, quarto, containing each 96 engravings. Price, bound,.

PALACE OF THE LOUVRE AND OF THE TUILERIES.-Fragments of interior and exterior decoration, taken from constructions executed at the new Louvre and at the palace of the Tuileries, under the superintendence of M. LEFUEL. Reproduced by the proceedings of heliography of E. BALDUS.

The work is published by numbers from 20 to 25 plates each, alternatively interior and exterior decorations.

Price of each plate, 50c. Nolplates nor numbers are sold separately.

LE GARDE MEUBLE.-(Journal for Furniture.) Publishing 54 plates every year.

This journal comes out every 2 months, 6 numbers a year. Each number is composed of 9 plates divided into three categories of three plates each: one devoted to chairs, one to furniture and one to curtains.

Subscription price for one year, payable in advance. For colored plates, $12. For plates not colored,..

LE MAGASIN DE MEUBLES.-(The Furniture Store) Published every two months, in numbers of 8 plates. 48 plates a year: 16 plates of Furniture, 16 plates of seats and 16 plates of curtains. By VICTOR QUETIN.

Subscription price for one year, payable in advance. For colored plates, $11. For plates not colored,......

THE UPHOLSTERER'S GEOMETRICAL HANDBOOK.-By M. J VERDELET.

One volume text in 8vo and one atlas containing 63 plates in folio. Price, bound,.

MODERN LETTERS.-A complete collection of monograms, composed and engraved by C. DEMENGEOT.

A most useful book to engravers, architects, sculptors, jewelers, painters &c.

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THE WOODEN CONSTRUCTIONS OF SWITZERLAND, as compared with those of Germany. By ERNST GLADBACH.

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THE ORNAMENTATION OF ALL TIMES, applied to Architecture and the Industrial Arts. By R. PFNOR.

2 volumes bound in one. A large collection of fine engraved plates. Price,. $20 ARCHITECTURE, DECORATION AND FURNITURE.-By EUGENE PRIGNOT. A new publication, issued in numbers of 3 photographic plates each, representing ceilings, apartments, furniture hangings, decorations, &c., &c. Price per number, $2.50. 6 numbers already published.

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BUILDING AND ARCHITECTURE.

Weale's Series.

16. ARCHITECTURE, Orders of, by W. H. Leeds....

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30. DRAINING AND SEWERAGE OF TOWNS AND BUILDINGS, by G. D. Dempsey.....

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35. BLASTING AND QUARRYING OF STONE, AND BLOWING UP OF BRIDGES, by Lieut-Gen. Sir J. Burgoyne.

36. DICTIONARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS, used by Architects, Builders, Engineers, Surveyors, etc. (Scarce, a new edition in press).

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111. ARCHES, PIERS AND BUTTRESSES, by W. Bland..

116. ACOUSTICS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, by T. R. Smith.

123. CARPENTRY AND JOINERY, founded on Robison and Tredgold. 123. ILLUSTRATIVE PLATES to the preceding, 4to..

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128. VITRUVIUS' ARCHITECTURE, translated by J. Gwilt, with Plates..... 130. GRECIAN ARCHITECTURE, Principles of Beauty in, by the Earl of Aberdeen..

132. ERECTION OF DWELLING HOUSES, with Specifications, Quantities of Materials, etc., by S. H. Brooks. 27 Plates....

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156. QUANTITIES AND MEASUREMENTS; How to Calculate and Take them in various kinds of Trades. By A. C. Beaton. New Edition with additions.. 158. THE SLIDE RULE, and How to Use It. With Slide Rule in Tuck of Cover.. 1 50

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ALLEN. Rural Architecture: being a complete De

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Companion, for Architects, Engineers, etc. By W. D. Haskoll, G. Rennie, F. Rogers, and P. Thompson. 16mo. cloth. London, 1869......... ASHPITEL. Treatise on Architecture, including the Arts of Constructive Building, Stone Masonry, Arch Carpentry, Roof Joinery, and Strength of materials. Edited by Arthur Ashpitel. 1 vol., 4 to, cloth. Illustrated. Edinburgh, 1867 AUDSLEY. Cottage, Lodge, and Villa Architecture. By W. and G. Audsley. Edinburgh. 1 vol. 4to, half morocco

AUSTIN. A Practical Treatise on Calcareous and Hydraulic Limes and Cements. By J. G. Austin. 1 vol. 12mo, cloth. London, 1862.. BLACKBURNE. Rural and Suburban Architecture, being a series of designs for suburban and rural villas. Edited by E. L. Blackburne and other eminent architects. 1 vol. 4to, half mor. London, 1869....

BLENKARN. Practical Specifications of Works executed in Architecture, etc. By J. Blenkarn. 1 vol. 8vo. London, 1865..

The Rudiments of Architecture and Building. By J. Bullock. 8vo, cloth....

$1 50 BURN. Practical Ventilation. By Robt. Scott Burn 1 vol. 12mo, cloth. Edinburgh, 1850...

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Model Designs for Mansions, Villas, Cottage
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CAMPIN. On the Construction of Iron Roofs, a
Theoretical and Practical Treatise. By Franci
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lately executed. Small 4to, cloth. New York,
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CHAMBERS. A Treatise on the Decorative Part of
Civil Architecture, by Sir Wm. Chambers, F.S.A.;
with Illustrations, Notes, etc., by Joseph Gwilt,
F.S.A. New ed. rev. By W. H. Leeds. Royal
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Fonts, Mural Tablets, Chimney Pieces, and Balustrades. 2 vols., quarto. London....

CLEVELAND and BACKUS. Cottage and Farm
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Designs for Dwellings of moderate cost, together
with elaborate and extensive villas, etc., etc. By
G. B. Croff, architect. 1 vol. quarto. 1870....... 5 00
CUBITT. Church Design for Congregations: its

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BOGUE. Domestic Architecture. By J. W. Bogue,
architect. Edinburgh. 1 vol. oblong, cloth. 1865. 2 50
BOWLER. Chapel and Church Architecture, with
Designs for Parsonages By Rev. G. Bowler.
Folio, illustrated.
BRANDON. The Open Timber Roofs of the Middle
Ages, illustrated by Perspective and Working
Drawings of some of the best varieties of Church
Roofs, By R. and J A. Brandon. London, 1860.
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An Analysis of Gothic Architecture; illustrated by a series of upwards of 700 examples of doorways, windows, etc., and accompanied with remarks on the several details of an Ecclesiastical Edifice. By Ralph and J. Arthur Brandon. 2 vols. quarto. London, 1858. (Scarce.).... BREYMANN & LANG. Allgemeine Bau-Constructions-Lehr, mit besonderer Beziehung auf das Hochfauwesen. By G. A. Breymann. 3d revised and enlarged edition by H. Lang. 4 vols. 4to, with 329 plates. Stuttgart, 1860-65... BRIDGENS. Furniture, with Candelabra and Interior Decoration. Designed by R. Bridgens. 1 vol. large 4to. Pickering, 1838.. BROOKS. Modern Architecture, being a Series of Designs for Street Elevations, Shop Fronts, Buildings adapted for Towns, with Specifications, etc. By S. H. Brooks. 1 vol. quarto. London........ 21 00 New Designs for Chimney Pieces, with Elevations, Sections, Profiles and Plans. By S. H. Brooks. 6 parts, royal ito. London..... BULLOCK. The American Cottage Builder. By J. Bullock. 1 vol. 8vo, cloth. Philadelphia, 1869...

Developments and Possibilities. By James Cubitt, Arch. 8vo, cloth, illustrated. London, 1870..... CUPPER. The Universal Stair-Builder, being a New Treatise on the Construction of Stair-Cases and Hand-Rail. By R. A. Cupper. 4to......... LEAN. A series of selected designs for Country Residences, Entrance Lodges, Farm Offices, Cottages etc. By G. A. Dean. With numerous colored plates. 4to. London, 1867...

DE GRAFF. The modern Geometrical Stair Build-
ers' Guide. By S. De Graff, architect. 4to, illus-
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DELASSAUX and ELLIOTT. Street Architecture.
A series of Shop Fronts and Façades. By V. De-
lassaux and J. Elliott. Engraved on steel by
Philip Brandon. 1 vol. folio; London, 1855.....
DEMANET. Guide Practique du Constructeur.
Maconnerie. By A. Demanet. 1 vol. 12mo,
paper, and 1 vol. plates; Paris, 1864...

$31 50 DENTON. The Farm Homesteads of England: a
Collection of Plans of the most approved speci-
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DESIGNS (original) for English Cottages, containing
Views, Elevations, Plans, and all Detail Drawings,
etc., etc. By a Practical Surveyor and Builder.
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DAVIDSON. Drawing, for Carpenters and Joiners,
with 250 illustrations and drawing copies. By E.
A. Davidson. 1 vol. 12mo cloth. London, 1870.. i 75
Elements [The ] of Building, Con-
struction, and Architectural Drawing. 1 vol.
12mo, cloth, illustrated. London, 1869...
DOBSON. The Student's Guide to the Practice of
Measuring and Valuing Artificers Works, Edited
by E. Dobson. 3d edition, with the additions on
designs by E. Lacy Garbett. 8vo, cloth, illus-
trated. London, 1858....
DOWNING. Cottage Residences.
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torical, Theoretical, and Practical. By Joseph
Gwilt, F. S. A. New edition, revised, with
alterations and additions, by W. Papworth. 1
vol. thick 8vo, cloth. London, 1867..
HATFIELD. The American House-Carpenter. By
R. G. Hatfield. 7th edition, 8vo, cloth. New
York, 1869....
HIBBARD. Rustic Adornments for Homes of Taste.
By Shirley Hibbard. New edition, revised, cor-
rected and enlarged. With colored Plates, and
two hundred and thirty Wood-cuts. 1 vol. small
4to. London, 1870...

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Country Seats, containing Designs for Cottages, Villas, Mansions, etc. By H. H. Holley. 1 vol. 4to. New York, 1866....

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A Treatise on Landscape Gardening and Rural Architecture, by the late A. J. Downjng, with Supplement by H. W. Sargent. 1 vol. thick 8vo, cloth. Finely illustrated.... DOWSING. The Timber Merchant's and Builder's Companion. By Wm. Dowsing. 2d edition, revised. 12mo, cloth. London. (n. d.).... DRAWINGS (Working), and Designs in Architecture and Building, with Essays on Various Subjects. Illustrated with large plates. By Eyland, Lightbody, and Burn. 1 vol. folio, cloth..

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EDWARDS. On the Ventilation of Dwelling Houses,
and Utilization of Waste Heat. By Frederic
Edwards, Jr. 1 vol. 8vo. London, 1868...
ESTERBROOK AND MONCKTON. American
Stair-Builder. By W. P. Esterbrook and J. H.
Monckton. Illustrated. 4to.....

EXAMPLES (A Series of Executed) of Ecclesiastical
and Domestic Structures, from the Designs of
Modern Architects. With 26 plates. 1 vol. quarto.
London, 1858........

FAIRBAIRN. The Application of Cast and Wrought
Iron to Building Purposes. By Wm. Fairbairn,
C. E. 3d edition. New York, 1864. Illustrated-
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HURST. A Hand-Book of Formulae, Tables, and
Memoranda for Architectural Surveyors. By J.
T. Hurst. 1 vol. 32mo, oblong. Philadelphia,
1868......

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FERGUSON. A History of Architecture in all Coun-
tries. By Jas. Ferguson, F. R. S. 3 vols. 8vo,
half morocco. Finely Illustrated. New edition
in press..

FIELD. City Architecture: or Designs for Dwelling
Houses, Stores, Hotels, etc. In 20 plates. With
descriptions and an Essay on the Principles of
Designs. By M. Field. 1 vol. 8vo, cloth. New
York, 1854..

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LAUNITZ. Collection of Monuments and Head-
stones. Designed by R. E. Launitz.
12 plates in sheets, folio. Boston, 1867...
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LAXTON. Bricklayers' Tables. By Henry Laxton,
C. E. 1 vol. 4to. London, 1869...

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A Treatise on Ventilation, comprising seven
Lectures delivered before the Franklin Institute,
1868-1869; by L. W. Leeds; 8vo, cloth; New
York, 1871...

LEUCHERS. How to Build and Ventilate HotHouses; by P. B. Leuchers; illustrated; 1 vol. 12mo....

LORING & JENNEY. Principles and Practice of Architecture; comprising 46 folio plates of plans, elevations, and details of churches, dwellings, etc., constructed by the authors, S. E. Loring and W. L. B. Jenney; 4to, cloth; Chicago, 1869 (scarce)..

LOUDON. An Encyclopedia of Cottage, Farm, and Villa Architecture, and Furniture; illustrated by 2,000 engravings: by J. C. Loudon; 1 vol. 8vo, cloth; new edition; London, 1867....

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