THE CHEMISTRY OF THE ARTS, on the 

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 an Exliibition of thie Arts and Manufac- 

 tures dependent on Cliemical Principles, 



Iwitll numerous Engravings, l>y ARTHUR 

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 mont* In 8vo. Witli numerous Plates* 



The popular and valuable English work of Mr. 

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CHEMICAL. MANIFUliATION. Instruction 

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