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THEROYAL 
LIBRARY. 
in the extensive series of which are to be found 
most of the more rare and valuable editions of 
the Old and New Testament in their original 
tongues, and in the numerous versions of the 
same. The most approved Commentators on 
the Sacred Writings come next in order, and 
these are followed by a variety of Liturgical 
Works, the Proceedings of Councils, the best 
editions of the Fathers, and very many of the 
standard Works of the most eminent Divines, 
whether Catholic or Protestant. The Works on 
Jurisprudence follow next in order, and em¬ 
brace a curious and useful assemblage of Books 
on Feudal and Civil Law, and a very extensive 
assortment on British Law. This class is suc¬ 
ceeded by an extensive range of Books on In¬ 
tellectual, Moral, Political, Natural, and Ma¬ 
thematical Philosophy. The Presses between 
and behind the granite columns are occupied 
for the most part by various useful and costly 
editions of the ancient Classic Writers. The 
systematic order is then again resumed, and 
Works on the Fine Arts, Trades, Sports and 
Pastimes, occupy nearly the whole remaining 
Presses in this central portion of the Room. In 
the class Literature, which immediately suc¬ 
ceeds, will be seen some of the best Works on 
Philology and Criticism, and a very numerous 
collection of Grammars and Dictionaries of 
most of the various languages in the world. 
Works 
