Part 16

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Grammar of the Persian Language. To which is added, a Selection of Easy Extracts for Reading, together with a copious Vocabulary. By DUNCAN FORBES, LL.D. Second edition. Royal 8vo., cloth, 12s. 6d.

Bagh-o-Bahar; consisting of entertaining Tales in the Hindustani Language. By MIR AMMAN, of Delhi. A new edition, carefully collated with original Manuscripts, having the essential vowel-points and punctuation marked throughout. To which is added a Vocabulary by DUNCAN FORBES, LL.D. Royal 8vo., cloth, 15s.

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Despatches, Minutes, and Correspondence of the Marquess Wellesley, K.G., during his Administration in India. Revised by his LORDSHIP. 5 Vols. 8vo. cloth, with Portrait, Map, &c. £6. 10s.

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