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Forest Books was established in 1979, issuing regular catalogues and exhibiting at bookfairs throughout the UK. More 
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We offer a changing selection of interesting and unusual antiquarian books on a wide range of subjects.
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SWEET (Robert)
Cistineæ. The Natural Order of Cistus, or Rock-Rose; Illustrated by coloured figures and descriptions of the Distinct Species, and the most Prominent Varieties, that could be at present procured in the Gardens of Great Britain; with the best direction for their cultivation and propagation.
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[EMERSON (William)]
The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and demonstrating the general laws of motion, the laws of gravity, motion of descending bodies, projectiles, mechanic powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Others, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwr...
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BANK NOTE FORGERY.
Report of the Committee of the Society of Arts, &c, Together with the Approved Communications and Evidence upon the same, Relative to the Mode of Preventing the Forgery of Bank Notes. Printed by Order of the Society.
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LILFORD (Lord, Thomas Littleton Powys, 4th Baron)
Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands. [With:] GLADSTONE (Hugh S.) Handbook to Lord Lilford's Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands.
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Latest Catalogue:
Miscellany Eleven
(A catalogue of rare and curious books, pamphlets, & printed ephemera)
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We are always keen to purchase books that are rare or of collectable value, either singly or collections. We give very fair prices for books that are in very good or better condition. More
