NEW BOOKS
And New Editions Just Published by
RUDD & CARLETON,
130 Grand Street,
NEW YORK (BROOKS BUILDING, COR. OF BROADWAY.)
N.B.—RUDD & CARLETON, UPON RECEIPT OF THE PRICE, WILL SEND ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BOOKS, BY MAIL, postage free, TO ANY PART OF THE UNITED STATES. THIS CONVENIENT AND VERY SAFE MODE MAY BE ADOPTED WHEN THE NEIGHBORING ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH THE DESIRED WORK.
NOTHING TO WEAR.
A Satirical Poem. By William Allen Butler. Profusely and elegantly embellished with fine Illustrations on tinted paper, by Hoppin. Muslin, price 50 cents.
MILES STANDISH ILLUSTRATED.
With exquisite Photographs from original Drawings by John W. Ehninger, illustrating Longfellow’s new Poem. Bound in elegant quarto, morocco covers, price $6 00.
BOOK OF THE CHESS CONGRESS.
A complete History of Chess in America and Europe, with Morphy’s best games. By D. W. Fiske, editor of Chess Monthly (assisted by Morphy and Paulsen). Price $1 50.
WOMAN’S THOUGHTS ABOUT WOMEN.
The latest and best work by the author of “John Halifax, Gentleman,” “Agatha’s Husband,” “The Ogilvies,” &c. From the London edition. Muslin, price $1 00.
VERNON GROVE;
By Mrs. Caroline H. Glover. “A Novel which will give its author high rank among the novelists of the day.”—Atlantic Monthly, 12mo., Muslin, price $1 00
BALLAD OF BABIE BELL,
And other Poems. By Thomas Bailey Aldrich. The first selected collection of verses by this author, 12mo. Exquisitely printed, and bound in muslin, price 75 cents.
TRUE LOVE NEVER DID RUN SMOOTH.
An Eastern Tale, in Verse. By Thomas Bailey Aldrich, author of “Babie Bell, and other Poems.” Printed on colored plate paper. Muslin, price 50 cents
BEATRICE CENCI.
A Historical Novel. By F. D. Guerrazzi. Translated from the original Italian by Luigi Monti. Muslin, two volumes in one, with steel portrait price $1 25.
ISABELLA ORSINI.
A new historical novel. By F. D. Guerrazzi, author of “Beatrice Cenci.” Translated by Monti, of Harvard College. With steel portrait. Muslin, price $1 25.
DOCTOR ANTONIO.
A charming Love Tale of Italy. By G. Ruffini, author of “Lorenzo Benoni,” “Dear Experience,” &c From the last London edition. Muslin, price $1 00.
DEAR EXPERIENCE.
A Tale. By G. Ruffini, author of “Doctor Antonio,” “Lorenzo Benoni,” &c. With illustrations by Leech, of the London Punch. 12mo. Muslin, price $1 00.
A BACHELOR’S STORY.
By Oliver Bunce. Upon the thread of a pleasant story the author has strung a wampum of love, philosophy and humor. 12mo. Muslin, price $1 00.
LIFE OF HUGH MILLER,
Author of “Schools and Schoolmasters,” “Old Red Sandstone,” &c. From the last Glasgow edition. Prepared by Thomas N. Brown. Muslin, price $1 00
AFTERNOON OF UNMARRIED LIFE.
An interesting theme, admirably treated, and combined with strong common sense. Companion to “Woman’s Thoughts.” From London edition. Price $1 00
LECTURES OF LOLA MONTEZ,
Including her “Autobiography,” “Wits and Women of Paris,” “Comic Aspect of Love,” “Beautiful Women,” “Gallantry,” &c. Muslin, steel portrait, price $1 00.
ADVENTURES OF VERDANT GREEN.
By Cuthbert Bede, B.A. The best humorous story of College Life ever published. 80th edition, from English plates. Nearly 200 original illustrations, price $1 00.
CURIOSITIES OF NATURAL HISTORY.
By Francis T. Buckland, M.A. A sparkling collection of surprises in Natural History, and the charm of a lively narrative. From 4th London edition, price $1 25.
BROWN’S CARPENTER’S ASSISTANT.
The best practical work on Architecture; with Plans for every description of Building. Illustrated with over 200 Plates. Strongly bound in leather, price $5 00.
THE VAGABOND.
A volume of Miscellaneous Papers, treating in colloquia sketches upon Literature, Society, and Art. By Adam Badeau. Bound in muslin, 12mo, price $1 00.
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT.
A new and popular Biography of this celebrated Savant, including his travels and labors, with an introduction by Bayard Taylor. One vol., steel portrait, price $1 25.
LOVE (L’AMOUR).
By M. Jules Michelet. Author of “A History of France,” &c. Translated from the French by J. W. Palmer, M.D. One vol., 12mo. Muslin, price $1 00.
ETHEL’S LOVE-LIFE.
By Mrs. M. J. M. Sweat. “Rarely has any recent work expressed the intenseness of a woman’s love with such hearty abandon.” 12mo. Muslin, price $1 00.
STORIES FOR CHILDHOOD.
By Aunt Hatty (Mrs. Coleman). Beautifully bound in cloth, gilt, and profusely illustrated. Put up in boxes containing 12 assorted volumes. Price per box, $4 00.
GOOD CHILDREN’S LIBRARY.
By Uncle Thomas. A dozen charming stories, beautifully illustrated; bound in cloth, gilt backs. Put up in boxes containing 12 assorted volumes. Price per box, $4 00.
SOUTHWOLD.
By Mrs. Lillie Devereux Umsted. “A spirited and well drawn Society novel—somewhat intensified but bold and clever.” 12mo. Muslin, price $1 00.
DOESTICKS’ LETTERS.
Being a compilation of the Original Letters of Q. K. P. Doesticks, P. B. With many comic tinted illustrations by John McLenan. 12mo. Muslin, price $1 00
PLU-RI-BUS-TAH.
A song that’s by-no-author. Not a parody on “Hiawatha.” By Doesticks. With 150 humorous illustrations by McLenan. I2mo. Muslin, price $1 00
THE ELEPHANT CLUB.
An irresistibly droll volume. By Doesticks, assisted by Knight Russ Ockside, M. D. One of his best works Profusely illustrated by McLenan. Muslin, price $1 00.
THE WITCHES OF NEW YORK.
A new humorous work by Doesticks; being minute, particular, and faithful Revelations of Black Art Mysteries in Gotham. 12mo. Muslin, price $1 00
TWO WAYS TO WEDLOCK.
A Novellette. Reprinted from the columns of Morris & Willis’ New York Home Journal. 12mo. Handsomely bound in muslin. Price $1 00,
THE SPUYTENDEVIL CHRONICLE.
A sparkling Novel of young Fashionable Life in New York; a Saratoga Season; Flirtations, &c. A companion to the “Potiphar Papers.” Muslin, price 75 cents.
ROMANCE OF A POOR YOUNG MAN.
From the French of Octave Feuillet. An admirable and striking work of fiction. Translated from the Seventh Paris edition. 12mo. Muslin, price $1 00.
THE CULPRIT FAY.
By Joseph Rodman Drake. A charming edition of this world-celebrated Faery Poem. Printed on colored plate paper. Muslin, 12mo. Frontispiece. Price, 50 cts.
THE NEW AND THE OLD;
Or, California and India in Romantic Aspects. By J. W. Palmer, M. D., author of “Up and Down the Irrawaddi.” Abundantly illustrated. Muslin, 12mo. $1,25.
UP AND DOWN THE IRRAWADDI;
Or, the Golden Dagon. Being passages of adventure in the Burman Empire. By J. W. Palmer, M. D., author of “The New and the Old.” Illustrated. Price, $1,00.
ERIC; OR, LITTLE BY LITTLE.
A Tale of Roslyn School. By F. W. Farrar (Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge). An admirable picture of inner school life. Muslin, 12mo. Price, $1,00.
RECOLLECTIONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
A private manuscript journal of home events, kept during the American Revolution by the Daughter of a Clergyman. Printed in unique style. Muslin. Price, $1,00
HARTLEY NORMAN.
A New Novel. “Close and accurate observation, enables the author to present the scenes of everyday life with great spirit and originality.” Muslin, 12mo. Price, $1,00.
BORDER WAR.
A Tale of Disunion. By J. B. Jones, author of “Wild Western Scenes.” One of the most popular books ever published in America. Muslin. 12mo. Price, $1,25.