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INDEX TO THE PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS FOR THE YEAR 1862. A. Absorption of heat by gases, 59. Absorption of invisible rays, 599 (see Stokes); 861 (see Miller). Airy (G. B.). On the Difference in the Magnetic Properties of Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled Malleable Iron, as regards the power of receiving and retaining Induced Magnetism of Subpermanent Character, 273. Antimony, properties of electro-deposited, 333 (see Gore). Approximation, new method of, 417 (see Merrifield). Assurance (life), 511 (see Gompertz). Attfield (J.). On the Spectrum of Carbon, 221. B. Bakerian Lecture, 333 (see De la Rue). Beale (L. S.). Further Observations on the Distribution of Nerves to the Elementary Fibres of Striped Muscle, 889.—Views of Kühne, Kölliker, and the author, 890; division and subdivision of dark-bordered fibres, 895; ultimate distribution of nerves, 896; fine nerve-fibres imbedded in the sheath, 900; relation of nerve-fibres to connective tissue, 902; conclusions, 903; explanation of the plates, 907. Bones, on the relations of certain, 289 (see Cleland). Boole (G.). On the Theory of Probabilities, 225. Boole (G.). On Simultaneous Differential Equations of the First Order in which the Number of Variables exceeds by more than one the Number of the Equations, 437.—Connexion between ordinary and partial differential equations, 437; number of integrals of a system of differential equations of the first order and degree, 440; general rule, 448; applications, 450. Boric ethide, 168; methide, 176. Bovey Tracey, lignites and clays of, 1019; fossil flora of, 1037. Bowerbank (J. S.). On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Spongiadæ.—Part II., 747.—Keratode, 747; membranous tissues, 750; fibrous structures, 751; cellular tissue, 759; sarcode, 760; organization and physiology, 762; the skeleton, 762; spicula, 763; canals and cavities, 785; dermal membrane, 791; pores, 793; oscula, 795; inhalation and exhalation, 796; nutrition, 801; cilia and ciliary action, 805; reproduction, 808; gemmules, 816; propagation by sarcodous division, 819; growth and development, 821; explanation of the plates, 822. On the Anatomy and Physiology of the Spongiadæ.—Part III. On the Generic Characters, the Specific Characters, and on the Method of Examination, 1087.—Generic characters, 1089; arrangement of the genera, 1097; discrimination of the species, 1122; preservation and examination of the Spongiadæ, 1130; explanation of the plates, 1134. Brodie (B. C.). On the Oxidation and Disoxidation effected by the Alkaline Peroxides, 837. C. Carbon, spectrum of, 221, 885. Catalytic action, 838 (see Brodie). Cayley (A.). On Tschirnhausen’s Transformation, 561.—Addition, relative to a memoir “On a New Auxiliary Equation in the Theory of Equations of the Fifth Order,” 578. On the Analytical Theory of the Conic, 639.—Single conic, 640; single conic in connexion with a point or line, 645; with an ineunt or a tangent of a conic of double contact, 655; two conics, 658; addition, 661. Cerebrum of the Quadrupedæ, 185. Clarke (J. L.). Researches on the Development of the Spinal Cord in Man, Mammalia, and Birds, 911.—General remarks, 930; explanation of the plates, 934. Cleland (J.). On the Relations of the Vomer, Ethmoid, and Intermaxillary Bones, 289.—Explanation of the plates, 318. Cohen (A.). On the Differential Coefficients and Determinants of Lines, and their Application to Analytical Mechanics, 469. Conic, analytical theory of the, 639 (see Cayley). Contact of Curves, 41. D. De la Rue (W.). The Bakerian Lecture. On the Total Solar Eclipse of July 18, 1860, observed at Rivabellosa, near Miranda de Ebro, in Spain, 333.—Introduction, 333; determination of geographical position, 341; observations of the eclipse, (1) by the eye, 350—(2) by photography, 362; solar spots, 395; photographs of the totality, 399; measurements of these, 407; appendix (recommendations), 415. Dicynodont reptilia, 455 (see Owen). Differential equations, 437 (see Boole). Dynamic radiation and absorption of heat by gases, 75. E. Earth-currents, and magnetic calms, 203. Earthquake waves, 663 (see Mallet). Eclipse, total solar, 333 (see De la Rue). Elasticity of gases, 586; of steam, 591. Electric conducting power of metals, influence of temperature on, 1. Electric light, spectrum of, 599 (see Stokes); 861 (see Miller); 939 (see Robinson). Electromotive force induced by variations of terrestrial magnetism, 637. Elliptic functions, 417 (see Merrifield). Equations of the fifth order, note relative to the theory of, 578. F Fairbairn (W.) and Tate (T.). On the Law of Expansion of Superheated Steam, 591. Flower (W. H.). On the Posterior Lobes of the Cerebrum of the Quadrumania, 185. Fluorescent screen, 602. Fossil flora of Bovey Tracey, 1019. Frankland (E.). On a New Series of Organic Compounds containing Boron, 167. Functions, on the calculus of, 265. G. Glaciers, theory of the motion of, 677 (see Hopkins). Gompertz (B.). A Supplement to Two Papers published in the Transactions of the Royal Society, "On the Science connected with Human Mortality," the one published in 1820, and the other in 1825, 511. Gore (G.). On the Properties of Electro-deposited Antimony (concluded), 323.—Second variety (from terbromide), 323; third variety (from teriodide), 325; further particulars respecting first variety, 327; comparison of varieties, 329; conclusion, 330. Graham (T.). Colloidal Condition of Ice, 744. II. Heat, absorption and radiation of, by gases, 59. Heer (O.). On the Fossil Flora of Bovey Tracey, 1039.—Insects, 1082; explanation of the plates, 1083. Holyhead, experiments on earthquake waves made at, 663. Hopkins (W.). On the Theory of the Motion of Glaciers, 677.—Definitions and explanations of terms, 678; sliding motion of glaciers along the bottoms of the valleys containing them, 683; pressures and tensions at any point of a constrained solid mass, 690; manner in which dislocations in a glacier may be produced, 705; veined structure, 714; intensity of forces employed in disloca- tion, 730; possible colloidal condition of ice, 744. I. Ice, in glaciers, 677 (see Hopkins). J. Jenkin (P.). Experimental Researches on the Transmission of Electric Signals through Submarine Cables.—Part I. Laws of Transmission through various lengths of one Cable, 987.—Appendix: Mathematical theory of Professor W. Thomson, 1011. Joule (J. P.) and Thomson (W.). On the Thermal Effects of Fluids in Motion.—Part IV., 579.—Experiments, 579; deduction of equation of elasticity, 586. K. Kirkman (T. P.). On the Theory of the Polyedra, 121.—Contents of sections 1 to 21, 121; section 1, on the symmetry of polyedra, 122; section 2, problem of classification and enumeration of the P-edra Q-acra, 156. L. Larixinic acid, larixine, 53. Lines, differential coefficients, &c. of, 469 (see Cohen). M. Magnetic disturbances, 621 (see Stewart); magnetic calms, 203 (see Walker). Magnetic properties of iron, 273 (see Airy). Mallet (R.). Appendix to the Account of Earthquake-wave Experiments made at Holyhead, 663. Matthiessen (A.) and M. von Bose. On the Influence of Temperature on the Electric Conducting Power of Metals, 1. Merrifield (C. W.). On a New Method of Approximation applicable to Elliptic and Ultra-elliptic Functions (Second Memoir), 417. Miller (W. A.). On the Photographic Transparency of various Bodies, and on the Photographic Effects of Metallic and other Spectra obtained by means of the Electric Spark, 861.—Absorption of the chemical rays by transmission through solids, 863; through liquids, 870; through gases and vapours, 871; by reflexion, 875; photographic effects of the spectra of metals and alloys taken in air, 876; in other gases, 883. Mollusks (lamellibranchiate), aquiferous and oviducal system in, 29. Mortality, law of, 511 (see Gompertz). Muscle, striped, distribution of nerves to, 889 (see Beale). N. Nerves, distribution of, to the elementary fibres of striped muscle, 889 (see Beale). O. Owen (R.). On the Dicynodont Reptilia, with a Description of some Fossil Remains brought by H.R.H. Prince Alfred from South Africa, November 1860, 455.—Ptychognathus Alfredi, 456; Dicynodon tigriceps, 459; on the pelvis of the Dicynodon, 462; Rhynchosaurus articeps, 466. Oxidation and disoxidation effected by alkaline peroxides, 837. Ozone, 84. P. Pengelly (W.). The Lignites and Clays of Bovey Tracey, Devonshire, 1019. Peroxides, alkaline, oxidation and disoxidation effected by, 837. Photography, application of, to observation of a solar eclipse, 333 (see De la Rue). Polyedra, on the theory of the, 121. Pressures and tensions in a constrained solid, 690. Probabilities, on the theory of, 225. Q. Quadrumanæ, cerebrum of, 185. R. Radiation of heat by gases, 59. Reflecting power of bodies for invisible rays, 600, 875. Rhynchosaurus articeps, 466. Robertson (C.) and Rolleston (G.). On the Aquiferous and Oviducal System in the Lamellibranchiate Mollusks, 29. Robinson (T. R.). On Spectra of Electric Light as modified by the Nature of the Electrodes and the Media of Discharge, 939.—Discussion of results, 974. Rolleston (G.) and Robertson (C.). On the Aquiferous and Oviducal System in the Lamellibranchiate Mollusks, 29. Russell (W. H. L.). On the Calculus of Symbols (Second Memoir), 253. On the Calculus of Functions, 265. S. Signals, transmission of, through submarine cables, 987. Spectra of metals and gases, visible rays, 939 (see Robinson); invisible rays, 599 (see Stokes); 861 (see Miller). Spectrum of carbon (see Carbon); of electric light (see Electric Light). Spinal cord, development of, in Man, &c., 911. Spongiadæ, anatomy and physiology of, 747, 1087 (see Bowerbank). Spottiswoode (W.). On the Contact of Curves, 41. On the Calculus of Symbols, 99. Steam, superheated, on the law of expansion of, 591. Stenhouse (J.). On Larixinic Acid, a crystallizable volatile principle found in the Bark of the Larch Tree, 53. Stewart (B.). On the Nature of the Forces concerned in producing the greater Magnetic Disturbances, 621.—Note by W. Thomson, 637. Stokes (G. G.). On the Long Spectrum of Electric Light, 599.—Introduction, 599; fluorescent screen, 602; metallic lines, 603; absorption by alkaloids, &c., 606; minerals, 610; broad electrodes, arc discharge, 615; heating of electrodes, 618. Symbols, calculus of, 99 (see Spottiswoode); 253 (see Russell). T. Tate (T.) and Fairbairn (W.). On the Law of Expansion of Superheated Steam, 591. Telegraph submarine cables, transmission of signals through, 987. Thermal effects of fluids in motion, 579 (see Joule). Thomson (W.). Note on the Electromotive Force induced in the Earth’s Crust by Variations of Terrestrial Magnetism, 637. Note from, relative to the Mathematical Theory of the Transmission of Signals through Submarine Cables, 1011. Thomson (W.) and Joule (J. P.). On the Thermal Effects of Fluids in Motion, 579 (see Joule). Transparency, photographic, of bodies, 861 (see Absorption). INDEX. Tschernhausen's transformation, 561. Tyndall (J.). On the Absorption and Radiation of Heat by Gaseous Matter.—Second Memoir, 59. V. Veined structure of ice, 714. Von Bose (M.) and Matthiessen (A.). On the Influence of Temperature on the Electric Conducting Power of Metals, 1. W. Walker (C. V.). On Magnetic Calms and Earth-Currents, 203. 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München 1860. - Rede, 26 März 1861, von Justus von Liebig. 4to. München 1861. - Rede, 28 November 1861, von J. von Liebig. 4to. München 1861. - Denkrede auf Gotthilf Heinrich v. Schubert, von A. Wagner. 4to. München 1861. - Gedächtnisrede auf Friedrich Tiedemann, von T. L. W. Bischoff. 4to. München 1861. - Denkrede auf G. T. v. Rudhart, von K. A. Muffat. 4to. München 1861. - Ueber Briefsteller und Formelbücher in Deutschland während des Mittelalters, von L. Rockinger. 4to. München 1861. - Ueber die lange Dauer und die Entwicklung des chinesischen Reiches, von J. H. Plath. 4to. München 1861. - Zum Gedächtniss an Jean Baptiste Biot, von C. F. P. von Martius. 4to. München 1862. Donors: - The Exploration Committee of the Society. - The Institute. - The Academy. - The Society. - J.W. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. - The Society. - The Academy. PRESENTS. ACADEMIES and SOCIETIES (continued). Neuchatel: - Mémoires de la Société des Sciences Naturelles. Tomes I.–IV. 4to. Neuchatel 1836–59. - Bulletin. Tomes II., III., IV., V. (3 cahiers). Svo. Neuchatel 1852–61. Newcastle-upon-Tyne:—Tyneside Naturalists’ Field Club. Transactions. Vol. V. Parts 1, 2. Svo. Newcastle 1861. New York: - Lyceum of Natural History. Annals. Vols. II., III., & VI. Nos. 6 & 7; Vol. VII. Nos. 10–12. Svo. New York 1828–61. - Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth Annual Reports of the Regents of the University. Svo. Albany 1860–61. - Twelfth, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth Annual Reports of the Regents of the University on the condition of the State Cabinet of Natural History. Svo. Albany 1859–61. - Forty-second and Forty-third Annual Reports of the Trustees of the New York State Library. Svo. Albany 1860–61. - Guide to the Geology of New York and to the State Geological Cabinet. By L. Lincklaen. Svo. Albany 1861. Paris: - Comptes Rendus de l’Académie des Sciences. Tome LII. Nos. 24, 25; Tome LIII. Nos. 1–27; Tome LIV. Nos. 1–22. 4to. Paris 1861–62. - Table des Matières, Tomes LII. & LIII. 4to. Paris 1861. - Annales des Mines. 3me Série, Tomes III., V., VI.; Table des Matières, 1832–41; 5me Série, Tome XVIII. Liv. 6; Tome XIX. Liv. 1–3; Tome XX. Liv. 5, 6; 6me Série, Tome I. Liv. 1. Svo. Paris 1833–62. - Connaissance des Temps ou des Mouvements Célestes, à l’usage des Astronomes et des Navigateurs. 1857, 1862, 1863. Svo. Paris 1854–61. - Archives du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle. Tome X. Liv. 3, 4. 4to. Paris 1861. - Société d’Encouragement pour l’Industrie Nationale. Bulletin, Tome VIII. Nos. 100–108; Tome IX. Nos. 109–111. 4to. Paris 1861–62. - Société de Géographie. Bulletin. 5me Série. Tomes I. & II. Svo. Paris 1861. - Société Géologique. Bulletin. 2me Série. Tome XVII. Feuilles 53–57; Tome XVIII. Feuilles 13–43; Tome XIX. Feuilles 1–12. Svo. Paris 1860–62. - Société Universelle d’Ophthalmodologie siégeant à Paris. Constitution légale; Première Liste des Membres Fondateurs. Svo. Paris 1861. Pest: - Magyar Tudományos Akadémia. Évkönyv. Vols. I.–X. 4to. Pest & Búdán 1833–60. - Tudománytár. Vols. I.–XXV. Svo. Búdán 1834–44. - Természettudományi Pályamunkák. Kotet 1–3. Svo. Búdán 1837–44. - Törvénytudományi Pályamunkák. Kotet 1, 2. Svo. Búdán & Pesten 1841–44. DONORS. The Society. The Club. The Lyceum. New York State Library. The Institute. L’Ecole des Mines. Le Bureau des Longitudes. The Museum. The Society. The Society. The Hungarian Academy of Sciences. PRESENTS. ACADEMIES and SOCIETIES (continued). Pest: Magyar Tudományos Akademia. Történettudományi Pályamunkák. Kotet 1, 2. Svo. Búdán 1841–42. Mathematicai Pályamunkák. Kotet 1. Svo. Búdán 1844. Nyelvtudományi Pályamunkák. Kotet 1, 2. Svo. Búdán 1834–39. Philosophiai Pályamunkák. Kotet 1. Svo. Búdán 1835. Nyelv- és Széptudományi Osztály Közlönye. Kotet 1. Svo. Pest 1861. Mathematikai és Természettudományi Osztályok Közlönye. Kotet 1. Svo. Pest 1860. Philosophiai Törvény- és Történettudományi Osztályok Közlönye. Kotet 1. Svo. Pest 1860. Monumenta Hungariae Historica Diplomatica. 7 Vols. Svo. Pest 1857–61. Scriptores. Vols. I.–VI., IX. Svo. Pest 1857–60. Magyar Történelmi Tár. 8 vols. Svo. Pesten 1855–61. Régi Magyar Nyelvemlékek. 4 vols. 4to. Búdán 1838–46. Codex Graecus Quatuor Evangeliorum Bibliotheca Universitatis Pestinensis cum Interpretatione Hungarica editus a Samuele Márkfi. 4to. Pestini 1860. De Tabulis Ceratis in Transsilvania repertis. Commentatus est Joannes Érdy. Svo. Pesthini 1856. Magyar Tájszótár. Svo. Búdán 1838. Kazinczy Ferenz' Eredeti Munkái. 2 vols. 12mo. Búdán 1836–39. Kiss Károly,—Hunyadi Janos Utolso Hadjárata. 8vo. Pest 1857. Knauz Nándor—Az Országos Tanacs és Országgyűlések Története, 1445–1452. 8vo. Pest 1859. Gegő Elek—A' Moldvai Magyar Telepek król. 8vo. Búdán 1838. Polgári és Erkölesi Nevelés. 8vo. Búdán 1839. Akadémiai Emlékkönyv, Oct. 27, 1859. 4to. Pest 1859. Felsőbb Egyenletek egy Ismeretlennek első füzet. 8vo. Búdán 1842. A' Felsőbb Analysis' Elomei irta Györy Sandör. Füzet 1, 2. 4to. Búdán 1840. A' Magyar Nyelv Rendszere. 8vo. Búdán 1847. Statistikai Közlemények. Kotet 1. Füzet 1, 2; Kotet 2. Füzet 1. 8vo. Pesten 1861. MDCCCLXII. ACADEMIES and SOCIETIES (continued). Pest:— Magyar Tudományos Akademia. Archæologiai Közlemények. Vol. I. Svo. Pesten 1859. Magyar László Dél Afrikai Utazásai 1849-1857 években. Vol. I. Svo. Pesten 1859. Magyar László Dél Afrikai Levelei és Naplókivonatai. Svo. Pesten 1857. Magyar Leveles Tár. Vol. I. Svo. Pesten 1861. Méloïes de Chants Hongrois historiques, bibliques et satyriques du xviie siècle, par G. Matray. 4to. Pest 1859. Philadelphia:— Academy of Natural Sciences. Journal. New Series. Vol. II. Parts 1-4; Vol. III. Parts 1-4; Vol. V. Part 1. 4to. Philadelphia 1850-62. Proceedings. 1861. Sheets 5-36. Svo. Philadelphia 1862. Franklin Institute. Journal. Nos. 426-437. Svo. Philadelphia 1861-62. Prague:— Abhandlungen der königl. Böhmischen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften. Fünfte Folge, elfter Band. 4to. Prag 1861. Sitzungsberichte. Jahrg. 1860, Juli-Dec.; 1861, Jan.-Dec. Svo. Prag 1860-61. Jahresbericht für 1860. 8vo. Prag 1861. Magnetische und meteorologische Beobachtungen zu Prag, von J. G. Böhm und F. Karlinski. Zwei und zwanzigster Jahrgang. 4to. Prag 1862. Rome:— Atti dell’ Accademia Pontificia de’ Nuovi Lincei. Anno XIII. Sess. 3, 4. 4to. Roma 1860. Bullettino Meteorologico dall’ Osservatorio del Collegio Romano. Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5 (Manifesto). 4to. Roma 1862. St. Louis:—Academy of Science. Transactions. Vol. I. No. 4. 8vo. St. Louis 1860. St. Petersburg:— Académie Impériale des Sciences. Mémoires. Tome III. Nos. 1-12. 4to. St. Pétersbourg 1860-61. Bulletin. Tome II. Nos. 4-8; Tome III. Nos. 1-8; Tome IV. Nos. 1 & 2. 4to. St. Pétersbourg 1860-61. Stockholm:— Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar. Bandet III. första Häftet. 4to. Stockholm 1859. Kongliga Svenska Fregatten Eugenies Resa omkring Jorden. 1851-53. Botanik II.; Zoologi V.; Fysik II.; Physique II. 4to. Stockholm 1861. Översigt af Kongl. Vetenskaps-Akademiens Förhandlingar. Sjuttonde Årgången, 1860. Svo. Stockholm 1861. Stonyhurst Observatory:—Meteorological Report for the year 1861. 12mo. Clitheroe 1862. Toronto:—Canadian Institute. The Canadian Journal of Industry, Science, and Art. New Series. Nos. 34-38. Svo. Toronto 1861. PRESENTS. ACADEMIES and SOCIETIES (continued). Toulouse:—Académie Impériale des Sciences, &c. Mémoires. 5e Série. Tome V. 8vo. Toulouse 1861. Turin:—Reale Accademia delle Scienze. Memorie. Serie seconda. Tomo XIX. 4to. Torino 1861. Upsala:— Nova Acta Regiae Societatis Scientiarum. Ser.3. Vol. III. 4to. Upsala 1861. Årsskrift utgifven af Kongl. Vetenskaps-Societeten. Årgängen II. 8vo, Upsala 1861. Utrecht:— Koninklijk Nederlandsch Meteorologisch Instituut. Reizen van Australië naar Java, als nitkomsten van Wetenschap en Ervaring, aangaande Winden en Zeestroomingen in sommige Gedeelten van den Oceaan. 4to. Utrecht 1862. Meteorologische Waarnemingen in Nederland en zijne Bezittingen. 4to. Utrecht 1861. De Wet der Stormen getoetst aan latere Waarnemingen. 4to. Utrecht 1862. Venice:— Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti. Memoria. Vol. IV.; Vol. V.; Vol. IX. Parte 3; Vol. X. Parte 1. 4to. Venezia 1852–61. Atti. Serie terza. Tomo I.; Tomo II.; Tomo III. Disp. 1–7; Tomo IV. Disp. 5; Tomo VI. Disp.4–10; Tomo VII. Disp. 1–3. 8vo. Venezia 1855–62. Vienna:— Denkschriften der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften. Math.-Nat. Classe. Band III. Lief. 3; Bände XIX. & XX. 4to. Wien 1852–62. Phil.-Hist. Classe. Band XI. 4to. Wien 1861. Sitzungsberichte. Math.-Natur. Classe. Band XLII. Nr. 29; Band XLIII. Hefte 1–5 (2 Abth.); Band XLIV. Hefte 1–5 (2 Abth.). 8vo. Wien 1861–62. Register zu den Bänden XXXI.bis XLII. 8vo.Wien1862. Phil.-Hist. Classe. Band XXXV. Heft 5; Band XXXVI. Hefte 1–3; Band XXXVII. Hefte 1–4; Band XXXVIII. Hefte 1 & 2. 8vo. Wien 1861. Almanach. Jahrgang 11. 8vo. Wien 1861. Jahrbücher der k.-k. Central-Anstalt für Meteorologie und Erdmagnetismus. Band VIII. Jahrgang 1856. Von Karl Kreil. 4to, Wien 1861. Jahrbuch der k.-k. Geologischen Reichsanstalt. Jahrgang XI. No. 2; Jahrgang XII. No. 1. 4to. Wien 1860–61. Mittheilungen der k.-k. Geographischen Gesellschaft. IV. Jahrgang, 1860. 8vo. Wien 1860. Verhandlungen der k.-k.Zoologischen Gesellschaft. Jahrgang1860. Band X. Hefte 1–4. 8vo. Wien 1860. Washington:— Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge. Vol.XII. 4to. Washington 1860. Annual Report of the Board of Regents, for the year 1859. 8vo. Washington 1860. PRESENTS. ACADEMIES and SOCIETIES (continued). Würzburg:— Würzburger Naturwissenschaftliche Zeitschrift, herausgegeben von der Physikalisch-Medicinischen Gesellschaft. Band II. Hefte 1 & 2. Svo. Würzburg 1861. Würzburger Medicinische Zeitschrift. Band II. Hefte 3–6. Svo. Würzburg 1861. Zürich:— Neue Denkschriften der Allgemeinen Schweizerischen Gesellschaft. 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Catalogue of upwards of 50,000 Volumes of Ancient and Modern Books on sale by Willis and Sotheran. Svo. London 1862. Catalogue of a very choice Selection of rare and valuable Books on sale by T. and W. Boone. 12mo. London 1862. Compte Rendu des Opérations de la Commission instituée par le Ministre de la Guerre pour étalonner les règles qui ont été employées en 1850–55 à la mesure des Bases Géodésiques Belges. (2 Copies.) 4to. Bruxelles 1855. Eighth Report of the Postmaster-General on the Post Office. Svo. London 1862. Eighth and Ninth Annual Reports of the Trustees of the Public Library. Svo. Boston 1860–61. Exposition Universelle à Londres en 1862. Notices sur les Modèles, Cartes et Dessins relatifs aux Travaux Publics. Svo. Paris 1862. Flora Batava of Afbeelding en Beschrijving van Nederlandsche Gewassen. No. 185. 4to. Amsterdam. Herculaneum Voluminum quae supersunt Collectio altera. Tomus I. Fasc. 1–3. fol. Napoli 1861. Index to the Catalogue of a Portion of the Public Library, arranged in the Lower Hall. Svo. Boston 1858. Index to the Catalogue of Books in the Upper Hall. Svo. Boston 1861. Introduction to Theosophy, or the Science of the "Mystery of Christ." Vol. I. Svo. London. The Society. The Society. The Radcliffe Trustees. The Admiralty. The Hon. E. Everett. The Science and Art Department. The Publishers. The Belgian Minister of War. The Postmaster-General. The Trustees. The Baron Baude. H.M. the King of the Netherlands. The Italian Minister of Public Instruction. The Trustees. The Editor. ANONYMOUS (continued). Judicial Statistics, 1860. England and Wales. Parts I. & II. 4to. London 1861. Memoir of Sir John Forbes; reprinted by permission from the January number, 1862, of the British and Foreign Medico-Chirurgical Review. Svo. London 1862. Notes and Materials for an adequate Biography of the celebrated Divine and Theosopher, William Law. Svo. London 1854. 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