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Economics & Social Sciences
Primary sources, seminal works and rare texts on Economics and Social Sciences, encompassing Philosophy, Law and Politics.
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1927 Chinese Characters, Their Origin, Etymology, History, Classification and SignificationNot Stated: 1927The second English of this extensive guide to Chinese characters, an immense history and study on the language. -
1626 Archaeologus In Modum GlossariiLondon: 1626An uncommon first edition of Sir Henry Spelman's glossary of legal terms. -
1912 Trial of Mrs MaybrickEdinburgh: 1912A smart first edition of this account of the trial regarding a famous London murder, which has since been linked to the unsolved Jack the Ripper case. -
1912 Trial of Mrs MaybrickEdinburgh: 1912A pleasing first edition of this account of the trial regarding a famous London murder, which has since been linked to the unsolved Jack the Ripper case. -
1650 Dedis Erasmi Roterodami Colloquia Nunc Emendatiora Cum Omnium NotisAmsterdam: 1650An uncommon Elzebir press copy of Erasmus' colloquies. A generally smart copy of this desirable work from their duodecimo series. -
1715 A Report From the Committee of Secrecy, Appointed by Order of the House of CommonsLondon: 1715A scarce first edition of Robert Walpole's important dissertation on the monumental Treaty of Utrecht, rebound in a nice half calf binding. -
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1837 What Next? or, the Peers and the Third Time of AskingLondon: 1837A very scarce first edition pamphlet by Sir Henry Rich attacking the government, Rich's presentation copy to the Earl FitzWilliam. -
1963 Notes towards the Definition of CultureLondon: 1963A later impression of T. S. Eliot's essay on culture, complete with a clipped dust wrapper. -
1845 Fruits and Farinacea the Proper Food of ManLondon: 1845A scarce first edition of one of the earliest examinations into the scientific benefits of vegetarianism, written by John Smith. -
1818 Four Letters on the English ConstitutionLondon: 1818A fascinating exploration into the English constitution, this being a fourth edition. -
1792 Admonitions against Swearing, Sabbath-breaking and DrunkennessLondon: 1792A smart thirteenth edition of this pamphlet by James Stonhouse, admonishing against foul behaviour. -
1840 3Vols Memoirs of the Life of Sir Samuel Romilly, Written by HimselfLondon: 1840The first edition of these memoirs of legal reformer and abolitionist Sir Samuel Romilly. -
1867 2Vol Memoirs of William HazlittLondon: 1867The scarce first edition biography of William Hazlitt, produced by his grandson. -
1836 Lectures on TheologyPhiladelphia: 1836The first American edition of this theological work by Scottish minister John Dick, in two volumes. -
1746 The Political History of Europe, Being a Collection of the Public Treaties and State TractsLondon: 1746A vanishingly scarce first edition political history of Europe by William Horsley, an interesting historical work. -
1839 2Vols British History Chronologically ArrangedLondon: 1839A first edition history of Britain from the Roman invasion to Queen Victoria's reign. -
1726-45 A Short and Easy Method With the Deists, Wherein the Certainty of the Christian ReligionLondon: 1726-45A collection of four important religious and philosophical works by Charles Leslie, bound together here in one volume. -
1772-80 Elementa Juris Civilis Instituionum and PandectarumEdinburgh: 1772-80Two scarce editions of Heineccuis' influential textbooks looking in-depth at Roman law, fascinating works illustrated with one folding plate. -
1966 The Fable of the BeesOxford: 1966A fantastic set complete in two volumes containing The Fable of the Bees, a social commentary made up of a miscellany of literary works by Bernard Mandeville. -
c1874 New Gleanings from GladstoneLondon: c1874An uncommon satirical pamphlet on William Ewart Gladstone, an unflattering humorous look at his political career, illustrated throughout. -
1820 The Man in the MoonLondon: 1820A remarkable satirical pamphlet alluding to the Peterloo Massacre, illustrated with fifteen cuts by George Cruikshank. -
1914 Oxford PamphletsLondon: 1914An excellent and scarce set of three Oxford Pamphlet dealing with Italian and Greek Policy since 1870 and 1882, and the Eastern Question. The first edition. -
1905 The Government and the OppositionLondon: 1905A very scarce copy of Henry Campbell-Bannerman's speech given in Portsmouth only a few weeks before he became the Prime Minister, attacking Balfour's government. -
1817 On the Means of Arresting the Progress of National CalamityLondon: 1817A very scarce and fascinating economical pamphlet by Sir John Sinclair, discussing how to avoid national calamity. -
1753 Memoirs of the Life and Ministerial Conduct of the Late Lord BolingbrokeDublin: 1753A mid eighteenth century work on the political writer and government official Henry St John, Viscount Bolingbroke. -
1737 The Philosophical Works of Francis BaconLondon: 1737A scarce collection complete in three volumes, containing the philosophical works of Francis Bacon by Peter Shaw. The second edition of 1737. -
1813 An Account of A Supply of Fish for the Manufacturing Poor with ObservationsLondon: 1813A scarce pamphlet arguing for the relief of early nineteenth century poverty through the donation of fish to the hungry. -
1902 4Vol A Short History of the English PeopleLondon: 1902A history of the English population, from 449-1815, in four volumes. -
1865 On LibertyLondon: 1865The people's edition in the Social Theory series of John Stuart Mill's popular philosophical essay On Liberty. -
1741 The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons of Great BritainLondon: 1741A fascinating three volume collection detailing the history of the House of Commons during the eighteenth century. -
1740 Memoirs of the Duke de RipperdaLondon: 1740A history of the life and diplomatic career of the eighteenth century Dutch diplomat. -
1711 The Allies and the Late Ministry defended against FranceLondon: 1711The second edition of an outspoken political defence written at the start of the eighteenth century. -
1793 An Historical Account of English Money, from the Conquest to Present TimeLondon: 1793A smart third edition of Leake's account of the history of British numismatics, bound in smart tree calf and illustrated with plates. -
1822 Thoughts on Liberty, and the Rights of EnglishmenLondon: 1822A particularly scarce exploration into freedom, by barrister and writer Basil Montagu. -
1818 The Third OrganonLondon: 1818A scarce pamphlet regarding subjective philosophy, written by George Field. -
1802 A View of the Causes and Consequences on the Late War With FranceLondon: 1802A new edition of Erskine's popular pamphlet regarding his opinions on the war.