Social Sciences
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1920 Feminism and Sex-ExtinctionLondon: 1920The first edition of this interesting early twentieth century work on the dangers of feminism by the anti-feminist Arabella Kenealy.
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1872-1884 Studies on GrammarHalle; Leipzig: 1872-1884A collection of four scarce works on the grammar of different languages, in the original German.
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1844 Anecdotes of the English Language; Chiefly Regarding the Local Dialect of LondonLondon: 1844A third edition of this detailed study of the English language and London dialects from Samuel Pegge the younger.
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1891 2vol Grundriss der Germanischen PhilologieStrassburg: 1891A smart complete three volume set bound in two of this study into German philology, in the original German.
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1868 Uber Den Ursprung Der SpracheWeimar: 1868A smart first German edition of this controversial study into the origins of language, in the original German.
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1868 Die Neugestaltung der Lateinischen Orthographie in Ihrem Verhaltniss zur SchuleLeipzig: 1868A detailed commentary on the redesign of Latin spelling in schools from German classical scholar Wilhelm Brambach, in the original German.
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1927-1930 2vol Selected Prejudices First & Second SeriesLondon: 1927-1930Two smart volumes of Mencken's collection of essays on American provincialism and hypocrisy.
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1878 The First Blast of the TrumpetLondon: 1878A smartly bound copy of Scottish reformer John Knox's best known polemical pamphlet.
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1859 The Philological Essays of the Late Rev. Richard Garnett of the British MuseumLondon: 1859A smart first edition of this collection of essays on the structure and historical development of language.
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1875 De L'Origine du LangageParis: 1875A fifth edition of this detailed study into the origins of languages, in the original French.
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1907 Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of ThinkingLondon: 1907The first UK edition of American philosopher William James's seminal work on the philosophy of pragmatism.
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1922 A Defence of CosmeticsNew York: 1922The first edition in book form of Max Beerbohm's controversial and sensational essay on cosmetics, uncommon to see, especially in the original dust wrapper.
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1831 Cottage EconomyLondon: 1831William Cobbett's detailed instructional guide to cottage economy. A fantastic work on how to live self-sufficiently in the early nineteenth century.
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1859-1861 3vol Dictionary of Daily WantsLondon: 1859-1861A complete three volume set of this illustrated dictionary of daily necessities for the household.
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1853 The Frugal Housewife, Dedicated to Those Who are Not Ashamed of EconomyLondon: 1853The twenty-third edition of this book containing recipes and advice for young housewives.
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1864 The Gentle Life: Essays in Aid of the Formation of CharacterLondon: 1864A smartly bound second edition of this collection of essays from English writer James Hain Friswell.
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1898 The Study of ManLondon: 1898A first edition of this illustrated anthropological study from Alfred Cort Haddon.
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1931 The Mental Defective: A Problem in Social InefficiencyLondon: 1931A smart first edition of this scarce social study from Richard James Arthur Berry and Robert Gordon Latham.
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1877 An Outline of the Grammar of the Dialect of West SomersetLondon: 1877The first edition of this very scarce study on the Somerset dialect, signed by the author. -
1869 The Dialect of the West of England. Particularly SomersetshireLondon: 1869The second revised and enlarged edition of this wonderful work on the West Country dialect, particularly the Somerset dialect.
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1927 Adventure and Other PapersLondon: 1927A first edition of this collection of three important speeches by Norwegian polymath and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen.
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1959 The Lore and Language of SchoolchildrenOxford : 1959A pleasing first edition of this unique study into the language and behaviours of 1950s schoolchildren in the UK.
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1866 The Ethics of the Dust: Ten Lectures to Little Housewives on the Elements of CrystallisationLondon: 1866A first edition of this exploration of social and political ideas in the form of lectures from John Ruskin.
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1864 A French Eton; or, Middle Class Education and the StateLondon: 1864A smart first edition of this examination of the state of middle class education in France during the nineteenth century.
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1882 Irish Essays and OthersLondon: 1882A very smart collection of three essays that encapsulates Matthew Arnold's views on Ireland's society, politics, and culture.
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1851 Home EducationLondon: 1851A smart example of this treatise on home education by Isaac Taylor, bound in half crushed morocco.
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1873 Ebrietatis Encomium: or, The Praise of DrunkennessLondon; Manchester: 1873A scarce edition of this eighteenth century satirical treatise on drinking, illustrated with a frontispiece.
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c1849 Christian EtiquetteLondon: c1849A very smart copy of this very scarce guide to Christian etiquette in society, inscribed by the author. -
1910 Social Questions in ScotlandGlasgow: 1910A very scarce first edition of this social study of Scotland.
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1890 In Darkest England and The Way OutLondon: 1890A smart copy of this work setting the foundation for the Salvation Army's modern social welfare approach.
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c1880 Society Small Talk or What to Say and When to Say ItLondon: c1880A scarce third edition of this guide to polite society conversation.
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1860 The Conduct of LifeBoston: 1860A smart first edition of this collection of essays on life from American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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1895 Two Suffolk FriendsEdinburgh & London: 1895A smart first edition of this illustrated paper on Suffolk and the people there from writer and commentator Francis Hindes Groome.
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1852 Report of Her Majesty's Commissioners on the University and Colleges of OxfordLondon: 1852A smartly bound copy of this extensive study into the University and Colleges of Oxford.
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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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1913 The Slaughter of Animals for FoodLondon: 1913A smart pamphlet of this article from English writer John Galsworthy on animal welfare.