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Philosophy
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1947 The Age of ReasonLondon: 1947A lovely first English edition of this novel by important philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. -
1865-66 Professor Veitch's Lectures From December 11th Glasgow UniversityNone: 1855-1856A unique manuscript account of Professor John Veitch's lectures at Glasgow University during the 1860s. Hand-written by a student at the time, Archibald Craig -
1968 Two Books on the Stanzas of Dzyan1968: 1968An uncommon, modern edition of this important ancient Tibetan text. -
1788 Essays on the Active Powers of ManEdinburgh: 1887A fine, first edition copy of Thomas Reid's major philosophical work. -
1876 Bibliotheca Pastorum Vol. ILondon: 1876The first edition of this fascinating and scarce scholarly work edited by John Ruskin. -
1821 An Inquiry into the Human Mind, on the Principles of Common SenseLondon: 1821A fascinating epistemological exploration into common sense, in a delicately gilt binding. -
1715 A Plain and Easy Method, whereby a Man of Moderate Capacity may arrive at a Full SatisfactionLondon: 1715A lovely pocket-sized Anglican work on the subject of salvation and satisfaction, containing a paraphrase on St Athanasius' Creed. -
c1928 Love and Marriage, being Montaigne's Essay 'Sur des Vers de Virgil'Florence: c1928A lovely translation of this essay by French philosopher Michel de Montaigne. -
1822 Essays Moral, Economical and PoliticalLondon: 1822A charming edition containing the essays of Francis Bacon, celebrated English philosopher and statesman. -
c1932 Plato's Symposium or SupperLondon: c1932A lovely limited edition translation of Plato's 'Symposium'. -
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1906 La Philosophie de la LongeviteParis: 1906The author's presentation copy of this lvoely bound philosophical work, presented to the Zionist leader Max Nordau. -
1799-1804 The Works of Sir William JonesLondon: 1799-1806The first collected edition of the varied works of Sir William Jones, profusely illustrated with lovely folding plates throughout, with the first edition -
1908 Judische Sprichworter und Redensarten Erotica und RusticaAnon: 1908A finely bound, very scarce selection of Ignaz Bernstein's collection of Yiddish proverbs. Written in German and Yiddish. -
1819 Moral Sketches of Prevailing Opinions and Manners, Foreign and Domestic with Reflections on PrayerLondon: 1819A third edition of More's Moral Sketches, detailing religious and patriotic obligations -
1836 Documenta Philosophiae Arabum Quae Pro Dissertatione ad Summos in PhilosophiaBonnae: 1836A very scarce first edition of Schmoelders' commentary of Golden Age Arabic philosophy. -
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. -
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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1994 A World ElsewhereLondon: 1994A fine first edition of this fascinating work on the concept of utopia, the author’s presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler. -
1730 Opera OmniaLondon: 1730The first complete works of Sir Francis Bacon. A scarce edition, being one of fifty large paper copies published. -
1930 Lysis a Dialogue of Plato, The First Prospectus of The Fulcrum PressLondon: 1930An illustrated limited edition translation of Plato's 'Lysis', published by Fulcrum Press, with the Press' prospectus included. -
1935 Wisdom of the Ages Fourteen Hundred Concepts of Two Hundred EverydayLondon: 1935The first edition on this insightful collection of quotations from prominent figures throughout history, in a lovely signed binding by Bumpus. -
1826 Platonis et Quae Vel Platonis Esse Feruntur Scripta Graece OmniaLondon: 1826A very rare and smart, complete edition of Plato's collected works. Translated into Latin by the noted translator, Immanuel Bekker. -
1826 Opere di Niccolo MachiavelliItalia: 1826A smartly bound, two volumes of a set of the works of Italian Renaissance philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli. -
1733 Le Temple du GoutAmsterdam: 1733A very scarce, early edition of this important attack by Voltaire on contemporary taste in art and literature. -
1830 Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural PhilosophyLondon: 1830A new edition of Sir John Herschel's influential work on natural philosophy, written by the noted scientist and astronomer. -
1690 A Letter to a Friend Upon Occasion of the Death of His Intimate FriendLondon: 1690A very scarce, first edition copy of Sir Thomas Browne's important treatise, from the library of noted antiquarian, and lawyer Robert S Pirie. -
1661 De Zoroastre Bactriano Hermete Trismegisto SanchoniaNuremberg: 1661A very smart, vellum bound copy of Ursinus' scarce critique and chronology of hermetic writings. A very clean, first edition copy of this work which looks at religious, philosophical and esoteric tradition. -
1807 The Miscellaneous Works of Mr James MeikleEdinburgh: 1807A very scarce series of tracts, essays, meditations and poetry by the Scottish surgeon and devotional writer, James Meikle. -
1505 Vita Et Fabellae cum Interpretatione LatinaVenice: 1505A very scarce early Aldine work regarding Greek allegorical techniques. A highly sought after first edition printing from the famous Aldine Press. -
1690 A Letter to a Friend Upon Occasion of the Death of his FriendLondon: 1690A beautiful binding by Katherine Adams for this important 1st edition copy of this very scarce work by Sir Thomas Browne. From the library of noted collector and bibliographer Sir Geoffrey Keynes. -
1800 Essay on the Happiness of the Life to ComeBath: 1800The fourth edition of this English translation of Voltaire's protege Charles Louis de Villete's essay on happiness. -
1782 The Beauties of Johnson: Consisting of Maxims and ObservationsLondon: 1782A good sound fifth edition of this influential and popular collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson's philosophical maxims and observations in an attractive and original binding. -
1720 Epigrammatum Libri XI. Interpretatione Notis Illustravit VincentiusLondon: 1720A Latin collection of Martial's famous and well loved epigrams, edited here by Vincentius Collesso. -
1743 Die Verschiedenen Meynungen Einiger WeltweisenLeipzig: 1743A very scarce collection of four German works, all debating the philosophical question of whether animals have souls. -
1532 De Varia Historia Libri Tres DialogiNot Stated: 1532A scarce set of two well known works by the philosopher Nicholas Leonicus Thomaeus, being two volumes bound as one. -
1611 The Soule's Immortalitie Or Certaine Discourses Defending the Immortalitie of the SouleLondon: 1611A very scarce anthological work of both ancient and medieval author's writings on immortality, life and death. Compiled and edited by one John Jackson.