Politics
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1796 A Letter From the Right Honourable Edmund Burke to a Noble Lord, on theLondon: 1796An early edition pamphlet by Edmund Burke, written towards the end of his life, attacking the Duke of Bedford and Duke of Lauderdale.
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1796 Porcupine's Political Censor, for November 1796Philadelphia: 1796The first edition of this fascinating 18th century essay chastising Pierre-Auguste Adet, a French ambassador to the United States; unusual in this condition.
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1937 The Case of Leon TrotskyLondon: 1937The first UK edition of this work regarding the case of Leon Trotsky, the famous Russian revolutionary, in the Moscow Trials.
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1844 The Claims of LabourLondon: 1844A handsome first edition copy of Sir Arthur Helps' work regarding labor and industrial relations. Bound in quarter morocco by Maltbys.
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1960 4Vol Committee on the Working of the Monetary SystemLondon: 1960A four volume published account of the minutes, memoranda and evidence of a government discussion on the policies of the Bank of England.
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1930 2Vol Report of the Indian Statutory Commission and SurveyCalcutta: 1930A smart calf bound copy of this important Commission on the governing of India, with three folding colour maps.
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1774 State-Papers and Letters Addressed to William CarstaresEdinburgh: 1774The uncommon first edition of this fascinating political work, looking into seventeenth century Whig politics in England.
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1795 A Short Account of the Late Revolution in Geneva and Of the Conduct of FranceLondon: 1795A very scarce English language edition of Francis D'Ivernois' letters regarding the spread of the French Revolution to Geneva between 1792-1794.
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1839 Frederick Denison Maurice A Course Of Lectures Church State Leather BindingLondon: 1839A very scarce set of lectures by Frederick Denison Maurice, in a handsome prize binding.
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1679 An Account of the Behaviour of the Fourteen Late Popish Malefactors, Whil'st in NewgateLondon: 1679Newgate prison chaplain Samuel Smith's very scarce account his interactions with fourteen Popish Plot 'malefactors' while imprisoned.
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1681 The Great Point of Succession DiscussedLondon: 1681The first edition of Robert Brady's very scarce pamphlet discussing the succession of the English monarchy, published in support of King Charles II, during the period of the Popish Plot.
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1789 The Constitution of England; or, An Account of the English GovernmentLondon: 1789A smart copy of this 'New Edition' of Jean-Louis de Lolme's political work.
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1796 A Letter from the Right Honourable Edmund Burke to a Noble LordLondon: 1796A fascinating political pamphlet by important writer and politician Edmund Burke.
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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.
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1799 An Account of the Proceedings of the Acting Governors of the House of IndustryNot Stated: 1799A very scarce work on the House of Industry in Dublin and the proceedings of the governors.
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1912 Morocco in DiplomacyLondon: 1912The scarce first edition of E D Morel's study of Morocco in diplomacy.
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1753 A Letter to Sir William Windham Pope Henry Bollinbroke First EditionLondon: 1753The first edition of Henry St John's letter to William Wyndham written during his exile and a letter to his friend Alexander Pope. Complete with half-title.
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1986 Le Passe Plus Qu'Imparfait SDR by Aldo Guetta IMF Paris Pastiches MonetaryParis: 1986A very scarce collection of monetary pastiches by Aldo Guetta, the former director of the Paris International Monetary Fund office.
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1731 Remarks on the Craftsman's Vindication of His Two Honble Patrons in His Paper of May 22, 1731London: 1731The seventh edition of this political pamphlet from Baron John Hervey.
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1846 The EmigrantLondon: 1846A smartly bound copy of this first-hand account of emigrating to Canada by Francis Bond Head, the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada during the 1837 rebellion.
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1791 Remarks on the Oath Declarations and Conduct of John Atkinson Busfield1791: 1791A very scarce political pamphlet written by noted pamphleteer Edward Baldwyn.
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1818 Speech of Lieutenant General William Thornton First Ed Signed PresentationLondon: 1818A signed presentation copy of Lieutenant General William Thornton's parliamentary speech on transubstantiation and the idolatry nature of the Catholic Church. -
c1810 Calendar of the Journals of the House of Lords I-IV Henry VIII George IVLondon: c1810A collection of political records spanning from the reign of Henry VIII to the reign of George III.
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1797 A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed ChristiansLondon: 1797The uncommon third edition of William Wilberforce's best selling influential work.
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1877 Treaties and Tariffs Regulating the Trade between Great Britain and Foreign Nations: And Extracts of Treaties Between Foreign Powers, Containing Most-Favoured Nation Clauses Applicable to Great BritainLondon: 1877A scarce and interesting compilation of treaties and tariffs between Great Britain and China in the 1800s.
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1807 An Appeal to the Public on the Conduct of David Evans, Esq. Late MayorBristol: 1807A very scarce nineteenth-century pamphlet on the misconduct of David Evans, Esq., former mayor of Bristol, written by Bristol-based solicitor, C.H. Walker.
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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. -
1849 A Letter to The Right Hon H LabouchereLondon: 1849A fine, very scarce political tract by Charles Newdegate regarding the balance of trade and opposing Adam Smith
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1821 The Correspondence Between Sir Robert Wilson and The Electors of SouthwarkLondon: 1821A scarce, first edition copy of this correspondence between Sir robert Wilson and the electors of Southwark.
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1832 Oration Delivered Before the Legislature of Massachusetts At Their RequestBoston: 1832An account of an oration delivered by Francis Calley Gray regarding the hundredth anniversary of the Birth of George Washington.
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1995 The Path to PowerLondon: 1995A signed copy of the first edition of Margaret Thatcher's account of the first part of her life, leading up to her ascent to the role of Prime Minister. -
1789 Memoire sur les Etats Generaux[Paris]: 1789The second edition of the Comte d'Antraigues's work supporting the French Revolution, published to denounce the authority of monarchy, and stigmatize the abuses of hereditary nobility.
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1850 Junius: Including Letters by the Same Writer Under Other SignaturesLondon: 1850A first thus of this work compiling and analysing the letters of Junius in full calf binding.
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1800 Reports from the Select Committee Inquiring into Public RecordsLondon: 1800A first edition copy of these reports into the Public Records of the United Kingdom, ordered by the House of Commons.
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1796 Two Letters addressed to a Member of the Present Parliament on the Proposals for Peace with the Regicide Directory of FranceLondon: 1796The sixth edition of Edmund Burke's letters to Prime Minister William Pitt regarding occurrences abroad in France.
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1822 Essays Moral, Economical and PoliticalLondon: 1822A charming edition containing the essays of Francis Bacon, celebrated English philosopher and statesman.