Economics & Social Sciences
Primary sources, seminal works and rare texts on Economics and Social Sciences, encompassing Philosophy, Law and Politics.
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1702 The Works of Flavius Josephus Translated into English by Sir Roger L'Estrange KnightLondon: 1702The first English edition of Josephus' works.
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1675 Plato His Apology of Socrates and PhaedoLondon: 1675A very scarce, first English edition of Plato's Socratic dialogue 'The Apology of Socrates'.
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1795 An Epitome of HistoryLondon: 1795A scarce second volume of this influential work of world history, covering Japan, China and Indostan, to name a few.
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1819 A Memoir Concerning the Origin and Progress of the Reform ProposedEdinburgh: 1819A very scarce first edition of this detailed discussion on a Scottish reform, written by the Scottish reformer Archibald Fletcher.
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1925 The Anatomy of MelancholyLondon: 1925An exceptional copy of this limited edition, Nonesuch Press publication of Robert Burton's prominent work, 'The Anatomy of Melancholy'.
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1806 An Essay on the Principle of PopulationLondon: 1806A first edition thus of Thomas Malthus' influential work of economic thought and foundational text in the development of modern demography.
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1847 The Little LexiconLondon: 1847A very scarce miniature edition of this dictionary, containing additions from Maunder's earlier work The Treasury of Knowledge.
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1836 Documenta Philosophiae Arabum Quae Pro Dissertatione ad Summos in PhilosophiaBonnae: 1836A very scarce first edition of Schmoelders' commentary of Golden Age Arabic philosophy.
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1865 Thoughts on the Future Civil Policy of AmericaNew York: 1865The first edition of John William Draper's work on the civil policy of America in the latter half of the twentieth century.
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1851-4 Report From the Select Committee Appointed to Report the Nature and SubstanceLondon: 1851-4A nicely bound collection of two late Georgian reports on politics and the church.
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1893 History of The Rise and Influence of the Spirit of Rationalism in EuropeLondon: 1893The complete two volumes of this socio-historical analysis on Rationalism in Europe.
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1818 Reponse de M Camille-Jordan Depute du Departement de L'AinParis: 1818A scarce French pamphlet which looks at the political climate in the Ain region following their occupation by Austrian troops.
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1786 A Letter from the Right Hon Edmund Burke to A Noble Lord On the AttacksLondon: 1796A first edition, early printing of Edmund Burke's public rebuttal regarding attacks made regarding his pension.
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1783 Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles LetteresDublin: 1783The very scarce, first Dublin edition of Hugh Blair's major publication. A smart copy of this important publication.
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1926 The International Anarchy 1904-1914London: 1926A fascinating investigation into the political landscape of the world in the ten years preceding the First World War.
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c1980 The London School Board and the Development of Evening Education 1870-1893Anon: c1980A finely bound, Master's degree thesis on Adult Education at the end of the nineteenth century. A fascinating magnum opus of this student.
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1799 The Rolliad in Two Parts Probationary Odes For the Laureateship and Political OdesLondon: 1799An exceptionally bright copy of this scathing eighteenth century political satire on William Pitt and his followers.
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1802 Substance of the Speech Delivered by Lord Grenville in the House of LordsLondon: 1802An uncommon pamphlet regarding a political speech given by Lord Grenville in the House of Lords on the 13th November 1801.
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1834 Chambre des Deputes Session 1834 communication Faite Au Nom du GouvernementParis: 1834A scarce political pamphlet regarding the Canut revolts in Lyon during the 1830s.
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1829 England's Liberties Defended The Substance of A Second SpeechBristol: 1829A very scarce, first edition of this political pamphlet created by a dissenting minister at Bristol, William Thorp.
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1745 Voyage de Languedoc et de Provence Edition Entierement DifferenteChanguion: 1745A scarce, French pamphlet on the province of Languedoc, which is modern-day Occitanie.
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1781 Compte Rendu Au RoiLondres: 1781The first London printing of Jacques Necker's important economic document regarding France's financial affairs.
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1815 American Encroachments on British RightsLondon: 1815A section from the nineteenth century publication 'The Pamphleteer' regarding American Encroachments of British Rights.
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1827 The PamphleteerLondon: 1827Two very scarce fascinating pamphlets, from 'The Pamphleteer', on the subjects of female education and Napoleon Buonaparte.
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1792 Anecdotes of the Life of The Right Honourable William PittLondon: 1792The complete four volumes of William Pitt the Elder's life and political speeches. An early publication on Pitt's life.
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1927 National Frontiers in Relation to International LawLondon: 1927A very scarce copy of the first English edition of Adami's interesting study on international relations in the fraught lead up to the Second World War.
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1649 Tractatus De Legibus Abrogatis et Inusitatis In HollandiaLugduni-Batavorum: 1649A very scarce first edition treatise of Laws repealed in Holland and nearby regions.
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1807 Commentaries on the Laws of EnglandPortland: 1807An early American edition of William Blackstone's influential work on the common law of eighteenth century Britain.
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1738 The Voice of Liberty or a British Philippic a Poem in Miltonic VerseLondon: 1738A very scarce, first edition copy of this poem by Mark Akenside under the pseudonym of 'Britannicus'.
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1642 Deleite y Amargura de las dos Cortes, Celestial y TerrenaMadrid: 1642The scarce first edition of this work by Jose Micheli Marquez, or the Baron of San Demetrio.
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1718-19 The Religious Philosopher; or, the Right Use of the Contemplation of the WorldLondon: 1718-19The first English edition of this monumental and influential philosophical work, discussing how natural science can fit into religious beliefs. Illustrated throughout with folding plates.
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1905 Farmar's Spirit-Rule GuideLiverpool: 1905A fine example of Frank Farmar's uncommon guide to the spirit trade.
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1652 Paradoxes Problems Essayes Characters Written by Dr Donne Dean of PaulsLondon: 1652A very scarce selection of John Donne's philosophical essays. Being the first edition of this particular English translation.
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1680 The Ladies Charity School-House Roll of HighgateLondon: 1680A very scarce work, written to appeal for donations towards the Ladies Charity School-House.
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1927 The Food of Some British Wild BirdsYork: 1924-1927A finely bound, early edition of Walter E Collinge's study in economic ornithology. It is to this work he explores the food of some British wild birds.
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1807 All The Talents A Satirical PoemLondon: 1807A scarce first edition of John Joseph's satirical poem ridiculing the Whig administration. This is an extremely successful political satire.