Economics & Social Sciences
Primary sources, seminal works and rare texts on Economics and Social Sciences, encompassing Philosophy, Law and Politics.
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1924 3vol Tudor Economic DocumentsLondon: 1924A smart first edition of this historical economic study on the documents of the Tudor era.
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1836 The Diary of Sir Henry SlingsbyLondon: 1836The scarce first edition of this work, combining the first publication of Slingsby's diary, with a reprint of his trial and further related papers.
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Signed1923 Eupalinos or the ArchitectOxford; London: 1923A signed limited edition of the first English language translation of Paul Valery's philosophical dialogue.
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1817 Conversations on Political Economy; in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly ExplainedLondon: 1817The second edition of Jane Marcet's ground breaking economic work, popularising the ideas of Adam Smith, Malthus, and David Ricardo.
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1873 AutobiographyLondon: 1873The first edition, first issue of the posthumously published autobiography of John Stuart Mill.
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1931 Encomium MoriaeBasel: 1931A facsimile of the important Basel edition of this philosophical and satirical essay by Erasmus.
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1970 An Essay Concerning Human Understanding 1690Yorkshire: 1970A very smart facsimile edition of this collection of essays from English philosopher John Locke.
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1818 Annals of Banks for SavingsLondon: 1818The vanishingly scarce first edition of Sir Francis Burdett's discussion of the rise, progress and importance of savings banks.
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1879 Essays in Political and Moral PhilosophyDublin; London: 1879Herbert John Gladstone's personal copy of the very scarce first edition of Leslie's collection of essays on economic, political, and moral subjects.
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1849 Panthea the Spirit of NatureLondon: 1849The first edition of this very scarce metaphysical fiction novel by Robert Hunt.
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1913 The Slaughter of Animals for FoodLondon: 1913A smart pamphlet of this article from English writer John Galsworthy on animal welfare.
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1814 The Pantheon: Or Ancient history of the Gods of Greece and RomeLondon: 1814The fourth edition of political philosopher William Godwin's illustrated account of the gods of ancient Greece and Rome, very scarce in all editions.
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1848 A Practical Treatise on the Office of SheriffLondon: 1848A smartly bound second edition of this scarce treatise into the profession of sheriffs.
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1827 Memoirs of the Life of Judge JeffreysLondon: 1827The first edition of Humphry W. Woolrych's sympathetic biography of Judge Jeffreys, the feared 'Hanging Judge' of the reign of James II.
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1986-7 Yes Prime Minister: The Diaries of the Right Hon. James HackerLondon: 1986-7Two volumes of fictional memoirs by the Prime Minister James Hacker, the popular fictional character from the political satire sitcom 'Yes Prime Minister'.
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1987-2021 6vol A Collection of Works by Joan DidionNew York; London: 1987-2021A very smart collection of six first edition volumes from American writer and journalist Joan Didion.
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1993-2018 Four Works from Barbara KingsolverLondon; New York: 1993-2018Four fiction and non-fiction works from Pulitzer Prize winning American novelist, essayist, and poet Barbara Kingsolver.
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1934 The Fasting CureLondon: 1934A very scarce treatise on the benefits of fasting by Upton Sinclair.
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1924 The GoslingsPasadena: 1924The first edition of this volume studying the American educational system by Upton Sinclair.
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1924 The Goose-StepPasadena: 1924An insightful study by Upton Sinclair on the educational system in the United States.
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1966 Plato's ProgressLondon: 1966The uncommon first edition, first impression of this work on Plato's life and writings by Gilbert Ryle, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1946 Unpopular OpinionsLondon: 1946The first edition of this fascinating collection of essays from Dorothy Sayers, examining her Christian faith, and the contemporary politics of England.
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2002 Life of PiLondon: 2002The first UK edition of this best-selling Booker Prize award winning philosophical novel by Yann Martel.
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1992-1997 Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals and Existentialists and MysticsLondon: 1992-1997Two lovely works that demonstrate Iris Murdoch's philosophy and literary criticism, comprising writings on morals, existentialism and more.
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1942 Beyond the 'IsmsLondon: 1942A tremendously scarce, first edition of Olaf Stapledon's compelling study of various "isms" hampering society surrounding the second world war.
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1823 A Treatise on Copyholds, Customary Freeholds, Ancient Demesne, and the Jurisdiction of CourtsLondon: 1823The two volume second edition of this very scarce work on copyholds and freeholds by John Scriven.
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1903 Dress Worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty's Court and on Occasions of CeremonyLondon: 1903A scarce 'new edition, revised and enlarged' of this illustrated account of the clothing worn by gentlemen in British courts.
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1814 A Digest of The Laws Relating to The MilitiaLondon: 1814An exceptionally scarce digest of militia laws applicable in Britain during the early nineteenth century, bound in the publisher's original boards.
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1847 Letters to the Right Hon. Lord John Russell, First Lord of the Treasury, on State EducationLondon: 1847The second edition of Edward Baines's discussion of state education, addressed to the Right Hon. Lord John Russell.
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1923 Jeremy Taylor: A Selection From His WorksLondon: 1923A selection of the writings of Jeremy Taylor, a smart limited edition published by the Golden Cockerel Press.
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1897 EpictetusLondon: 1897A two volume collection of the works of Epictetus, the Greek Stoic philosopher.
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1920 The Evolution of an IntellectualLondon: 1920A smart first edition of this collection of essays from English writer John Middleton Murry.
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1930 The Book of the Knight of la Tour LandryLondon: 1930A twentieth century limited edition of the fourteenth century educational work written by Geoffroy IV de la Tour Landry for his daughters.
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1938 The Praise and Happinesse of the Countrie-LifeNewtown: 1938A superb limited edition of Antonio de Guevara's charming treatise, in which he praises the benefits of a pastoral life.
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1773-1831 Handwritten Rental Account BookNot Stated: 1773-1831A unique handwritten account books for rents paid to the Beachborough Estate.
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1910 9vol Essays of MontaigneNew York: 1910A smart translated edition of the essays of Michel de Montaigne, limited to one thousand and fifty copies.