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1879-1890 The Works of Francis BaconLondon: 1879-1890An exceptionally attractive seven volume set of the works of Sir Francis Bacon, in full calf signed prize bindings by Bickers.
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1929 The PrinceLondon: 1929An exceptionally scarce Limited Edition of Machiavelli's sixteenth century political treatise, limited to only ten copies printed on vellum leaves.
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c1850 Barnes' CommentaryEdinburgh; London: c1850The complete Cobbin's edition of Barnes' Commentary on the Bible in a handsome full leather binding.
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1876 Self-HelpLondon: 1876A new edition of Samuel Smile's libertarian economic self-help book from nineteenth century Britain.
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Signed1951 A Book of Preparation for the Coming LightLondon: 1951A scarce copy of this first edition work of spirituality, a presentation copy from the author's husband.
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1918 Egoists: A Book of SupermenNew York: 1918A collection of critical essays examining the attitudes of key figures in the philosophy of egoism, in a lovely half morocco binding.
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1809 Elements of General Knowledge Introductory to Useful Books in the Principal Branches of Literature and ScienceLondon: 1809A seventh edition set of Henry Kett's work on general knowledge, a scarce set.
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1975 William Morris and Eric GillSalisbury: 1975A lovely copy of Peter Faulkner's essay on William Morris and Eric Gill, based on one his award-winning essays on the same topic. A limited edition, local printing of 1,750.
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1793-97 Oeuvres de J. J. Rousseau, Citoyen de GeneveParis and Amsterdam: 1793-97The Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This edition is decorated with beautiful figures after paintings and drawings of Cochin, Vincent, Renault, and Monsiau. With an engraved portrait to front of Volume I, twenty-one engraved plates, a fold-out table to Vol
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1793-97 Oeuvres de J. J. Rousseau, Citoyen de GeneveParis: 1793-97The Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This edition is decorated with beautiful figures after paintings and drawings of Cochin, Vincent, Renault, and Monsiau
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1724 Carpentariana Ou Remarques D'Histoire, De Morale, De Critique, D'Erudition, Et De Bons Mots De M. CharpentierParis: 1724A very scarce first edition of Francois Charpentier's history, criticism, morals and good words of M. Charpentier.
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1961-68 Pensees Sur Differens Sujets de Morale et de Piete, Sermons de M Massillon Evenque De Clermont, Conferences et Discours Synodaux sur les Principaux Devoires de Ecclesiastiques Avec un Recueil de Mandemens sur Differens SujetsParis: 1761-68A three volume set of the works of Jean Baptise Massillon.
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1897 De L'IntelligenceParis: 1897A two volume set of this work on psychology and human personality by Hippolyte Taine.
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Signed1994 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.
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1930-38 33vols The Works of George Bernard Shaw Limited Edition Dustwrapper PlaysLondon: 1930An excellent collection of the complete thirty three volume limited edition works of noted Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, presented in the uncommon dustwrapper.
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1891 Das Goldene Zeitalter Dr Ludwig Buchner History ScienceBerlin: 1891An historical study into day-to-day life.
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1965 Human Universe and Other Essays by Charles Olson Ed By Donald Allen LimitedSan Francisco: 1965A beautiful limited edition collection of essays by Charles Olson.
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1811 8vol Richard Hurd The Works of Richard Hurd Theology Politics First ScarceLondon : 1811An attractive eight volume set of the works of Richard Hurd.
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1738 2vol Della Istoria d'Italia Libri XX Francesco Guicciardini Scarce HistoryVenezia: 1738A very scarce copy of this groundbreaking history of Italy from Francesco Guicciardini.
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1803 15Vols Oeuvres Completes De Condillac Complete In French Leather BindingParis: 1803A very scarce French edition of the complete works of Condillac, in very attractive leather binding.