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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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1872 Beeton's Law Book: A Practical Compendium of the General Principles of EnglishLondon: 1872An uncommon to find compendium on English law, an extensive and impressive work by Samuel Orchart Beeton. -
1994 The Cryes of LondonLeeds: 1994A fine reference work showing the often humorous plates of London street sellers, plates found in the various works of Pepys' extensive library. -
1893-1910 The Data of Ethics, The Man Versus the State, and A Rejoinder to Professor WeismannLondon: 1893-1910Three key works of 19th century English philosopher Herbert Spencer, handsomely bound together in half morocco. -
1876 The Life Of Henry John Temple, Viscount Palmerston: 1846-1865London: 1876The first edition of this two volume biography of Lord Palmerston's later years, from his secretary, Evelyn Ashley. -
1912 Against Home Rule The Case for The UnionLondon : 1912A historical volume written by many politicians arguing for the Union and against Home Rule for Ireland. -
1841 3vols Family Secrets or Hints to Those Who Would Make Home HappyLondon : 1841A charming three volume, first edition, set of guidance for women in the home. -
1902 MaximesLondon: 1902François de La Rochefoucauld's noted maxims in a charming full morocco binding from the library of Luton Hoo. -
1862 Principles of Political Economy With Some of Their Applications of Social PhilosophyLondon: 1862The fifth edition of this immensely monumental work on political economy by the leading English philosopher of the nineteenth century, John Stuart Mill. -
1820 The Black Book; or, Corruption Unmasked!London: 1820The first edition of John Wade's 'Bible of the Reformers', detailing the corruption and abuses of the English state and institutions. -
1919 2 Vols Methode D'Interpretation Et Sources En Droit Prive PositifParis: 1919A smartly bound two volume set of Francois Geny's critical essay on private law, in the original French. -
1710 The Banquet of XenophonLondon: 1710The very scarce first James Wellwood edition of Xenophon's 'Symposium', featuring an essay on the death of Socrates. -
1700 An Essay upon the Probable Methods of Making a People Gainers in the Ballance of TradeLondon: 1700The scarce second edition of Charles Davenant's fascinating discussion of late seventeenth century economics in England, providing a wealth of illuminating statistical information. -
1831 Consolations in TravelLondon: 1831Early edition of this moving collection of reflections upon death and the afterlife by Sir Humphry Davy. -
1792-1796 3Vols in 1 Burke's Letters and Biographical Sketches of Leading MenLondon; Edinburgh: 1792-1796A smart tree calf volume consisting of one very scarce first edition work of biographical sketches of French figures, and two early impression works of letters from statesman, Whig politician and philosopher Edmund Burke. -
1798 SolitudeLondon: 1798A smart, illustrated example of J. G. Zimmerman philosophical work, offering a unique commentary on the society of eighteenth century Europe. -
1792 Sermons to Young MenLondon: 1792The very scarce third edition of William Dodd's volume of eighteen sermons instructing young men on correct moral conduct. -
1826 8Vol The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in EnglandOxford: 1826A smart full calf eight volume edition of Edward Hyde's most important work, his first hand account of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. -
1757 4Vol The Works of Sir William Temple, BartLondon: 1757A mid eighteenth century four volume edition of the collected works of notable British diplomat and essayist Sir William Temple. -
1933 Tractatus Logico-PhilosophicusLondon: 1933The scarce second English edition of Wittgenstein's important philosophical work on language, reality, and science. -
1998 Sussex Schools in The 18th CenturyLewes: 1988A fine copy of this extremely detailed work regarding the state of schools in Sussex in the eighteenth century. -
1809-1810 A History of the Operations of the French and British Armies in EgyptNewcastle upon Tyne: 1809-1810The complete two volume first edition of this detailed history of the military involvement of the French and British armies in Egypt, illustrated with folding plates and a folding map. -
1860 Fifty Years in Chains; or, The Life of an American SlaveNew York: 1860The very scarce abridged edition of Charles Ball's account of his life under slavery in late eighteenth and early nineteenth century America. -
1890 In Darkest England and the Way OutLondon: 1890The second issue of General Booth's fascinating study of the state of the poor in England. Illustrated with a folding chromolithograph frontispiece. -
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1843 Aphorisms on the Laws of CreationLondon: 1843Addressed to the author's children, this is the very scarce first edition of Swedenborgian Charles Augustus Tulk's brief theological work. -
1933 Glyn, Mills & Co.London: 1933Henry Neville Gladstone's copy of this account of the history of the Glyn, Mills & Co. private bank. Illustrated with numerous portraits and pedigrees. -
1890 Wigan County Council Chamber Opened October 30th, 1890Wigan: 1890The first edition of this very scarce insight into the inner workings of the Wigan County Council Chambers. Illustrated with six interior plans. -
1900 Talks to Teachers on PsychologyLondon: 1900An excellent copy of the scarce first UK edition of this series of essays from William James, derived from a series of lectures given by James in the 1890s. -
1875 A System of Logic, Ratiocinative and InductiveLondon: 1875The ninth edition of John Stuart Mill's important philosophical study of logical systems. -
1857 Nothing to Wear: An Episode of City LifeNew York : 1857The first book edition of this satirical poem of city life by William Allen Burton, featuring charming plates by Hoppin. -
1939 Inspection of Licensed HousesLondon: 1939A very scarce volume concerning licensing justices and others by Sir Alfred T. Davises. -
1901 Some Fruits of Solitude in Reflections and Maxims, Reflating to the Conduct of Human LifeLondon: 1901A lovely limited edition of one of William Penn's important philosophical works, a nice edition of this work which was first published in 1682. -
1871 BundlingAlbany : 1871A study of the traditional practice of bundling in colonial United States by Henry Reed Stiles, the first edition. -
2005 Hope in the DarkLondon: 2005Scarce first UK edition this work by Rebecca Solnit tracing a history of activism and social change, in the original publisher's wraps. -
1906 Report of the Royal Commission Appointed to InquireLondon: 1906This is a very scarce and historical work detailing the minutes of evidence taken before the Royal Commission for the corrupt Worcester election in 1906, in the publisher's original paper wraps. -
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1985 Somerset Roads: The Legacy of the Turnpikes- Phase 1Not Stated: 1985An informative industrial and archaeological work, which is phase one of a study on roads and routes within Somerset, signed by one of the authors Brian J. Murless and including eight folding maps. -
1834 Report From His Majesty's Commissioners for Inquiring into the Poor LawsLondon: 1834The first edition of this work discussing the creation of the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act, which aimed to provide relief for the poor of England.