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Fisher, Geo. P. Life of Benj. Silliman, M. D. Chiefly from His Manuscript Reminiscences, Diaries, etc. 2 vols., uncut, 407+408 pp., frontis., A. L. S. in each vol. to J. Redfield, of Phila., whose name is written in each vol. N. York, 1866.$6.00 502. Greennough, G. B. (of Geol. Soc. F. R. S.). Critical Examination of First Principles of Geology. Calf, gilt, fine, 336 pp. London, 1819.$1.25 503. Hall, Jas. Paleontology of New York. Vols. 1 To 4, Inclusive, bound in 5. 4to, original binding, fine condition. Hundreds of lithog. plates of fossils. These earlier vols. are rare. Albany, 1847.$6.50 504. Hamilton, Sir W. Observations on Mt. Vesuvius, Mt. Etna, and other Volcanos. To which are added Explanatory Notes by the Author. 179 pp., 12mo, calf, 5 plates and map. London, 1774.$1.75 505. Hawkins, Thos. The Book of the Great Sea Dragons, Ichthyosauri and Plesiosauri, Gedolim Taninim of Moses. Extinct Monsters of the Ancient Earth. 27 pp., 30 plates, folio, half roan. 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