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VAUTS ARCHITECTURE. 



VILLAS AND COTTAGES : A Series of Designs Prepared for 

 Execution in the United States. By CALVERT VAUX, Archt., 

 (late DOWNING & VAUX), Newburgh on the Hudson. Illus- 

 trated by 300 Engravings. Sixth Edition. 8vo, Muslin, $2 00. 



Unquestionably the best and handsomest work of the kind ever published. 

 Spirit of the Times. 



Every idea, notion, fancy, plan, or style in rural architecture that is worth 

 any thing is here illustrated, and all the reader and rural embryo cottage or villa 

 builder has to do is to choose for himself. Protestant Churchman. 



We would be very happy to make the merits, the attractiveness, and value of 

 this work so patent to our readers, that from all parts of the United States they 

 would order it for immediate use. It is one of the handsomest specimens of 

 book-making beautiful paper, splendid typography, handsome cuts, and draw- 

 ings (three hundred engravings), and is, therefore, an ornamental as well as useful 

 volume. Such a book as this must be invaluable to those who desire to suit 

 themselves with a plan before beginning to build, who would count the cost to 

 see the end from the beginning; and by sending $2 00 to HARPER & BROTHERS, 

 they will secure this volume, worth hundreds to them, if they have no othtr 

 means of obtaining the same instruction. N. Y. Observer. 



An admirable union of good judgment and refined taste. Designs and de- 

 scriptions are given for every grade of rural abode, from the log-house up to the 

 splendid villa, and ever with an eye to the most perfect combination of taste and 

 convenience. The style* as well as the sentiment of the book is very charming, 

 and the mechanical execution admirable. N. Y. Courier and Enquirer. 



No one designing to build a cottage or villa residence should enter upon the 

 enterprise without first securing a copy of this work. Brooklyn Eagle. 



It should be in the hands of the cit who wisely contemplates the establishment 

 of a retired homestead, and of the ill-educated builder, who fancies himself an 

 accomplished architect. Albion. 



Every way suited for the purpose to which it is devoted, of improving domes- 

 tic architecture and increasing the comforts of our homes. iV. Y. Chronicle. 



One of the most useful and beautiful works that have been produced to supply 

 the demand for information in regard to the modern improvements in domestic 

 architecture. JV. Y. Commercial Advertiser. 



It will become a standard authority and favorite guide, as well as an ornament 

 to the libraries and centre-tables of the land. Boston Transcript. 



Decidedly the best work on villas and cottages that has yet appeared in this 

 country. Louisville Courier. 



The book itself is a luxury of type, paper, and engravings. The mere turning 

 of its leaves is a lesson in taste, and the wide diffusion of its principles and mod- 

 els would beautify the land. N. Y. Independent. 



The designs are exquisite, and the explanations lucid and comprehensive. 

 New Orleans Bee. 



The designs are on every scale, from the most humble cottage to the most el- 

 egant villa. Providence Journal. 



The designs are tasteful, and are suited to all localities, and the means of the 

 most humble as well as the purse of the millionaire. Buffalo Courier. 



We wish a copy of it were in the hands of every architect, and of every one 

 Avho proposes to build. Wisconsin Paper. 



A book which should be possessed by every architect, builder, and gentleman. 

 X. 0. Crescent. 



There is no work on cottage and villa architecture superior to this. Ladies' 

 Repository. 



No one who has the means to make a home worthy of the name should begin 

 to build without carefully examining it. Church Revieio. 



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