Social Sciences
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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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1861 The Book of Household ManagementLondon: 1861The first edition of Mrs Isabella Beeton's important cookery work, one of the most influential of its genre ever publisher, complete here with the original colour plates.
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1833 The Fleet Registers. Compromising the History of Fleet MarriagesLondon: 1833The scarce first edition of John Southerden Burn's history of irregular and clandestine 'Fleet marriages'.
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1916 South African Commerce and Manufacturer's Record Volume 10Cape Town, South Africa : 1916A very scarce historical record of South African commerce and manufacturers' with business advertisements throughout.
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1775 Miscellanies in Prose and VerseLondon: 1775The first edition of this anthology of prose and verse by Hester Chapone, a writer of conduct books for women.
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1792 Elements of Morality for the Use of Children with an Introductory Address to ParentsLondon: 1792A smart third edition of this illustrated work on children's morality, volume II of III only.
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Signed1887 The Contemporary Review February 1887London: 1887A smart copy of this scarce magazine, previously held in the library of H. Rider Haggard with his inscription to the front board.
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1798 The Oeconomy of Human LifeLondon: 1798A smart edition of this philosophical rumination on humanity by Robert Dodsley, a nice illustrated edition.
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1797 Solitude Considered, With Respect to its Influence Upon the Mind and the HeartLondon: 1797Zimmermann's interesting monograph on solitude, a philosophical essay, illustrated with a frontispiece.
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1761 Observations on the Bedford CharityLondon: 1761The first edition of this scarce pamphlet discussing the use of the Harpur Trust in Bedford.
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1916 An Ethical Problem or Sidelights Upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and AnimalsLondon: 1916A smart second edition of this study into the use of animals and humans for scientific experimentation from American physician, Albert Leffingwell.
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1898 The History of Tonbridge School: From Its Foundation in 1553 to the Present DayLondon: 1898A smart second edition of this illustrated history of Tonbridge School in Kent, England.
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1912 John Chinaman at Home: Sketches of Men, Manners and Things in ChinaLondon: 1912A smart fourth impression of this illustrated social study on China.
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1938 Education in Republican Spain: A Brief SurveyLondon: 1938A smart first edition of this informative pamphlet on education in Republican Spain and relative laws.
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Signed1968 Crisis at the Victory BurleskToronto : 1968A signed first edition of this thought provoking work by Robert Fulford, previously owned by author Stephen Vizinczey.
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1891 The Chinese, Their Present and Future: Medical, Political, and SocialPhiladelphia & London: 1891A scarce first edition of this illustrated anthropological study of China and its people.
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1848 4vol The Foundations of Manchester: Comprising the College and Collegiate ChurchManchester: 1848A scarce complete set of this detailed account of the foundations of Manchester.
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1901 The Use of LifeLondon: 1901A smart copy of this insightful work into this practical and philosophical work by Lord Avebury.
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1934 PrefacesLondon: 1934A smartly bound first edition of this collection of political and sociological writing from Bernard Shaw.
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1947 Old Diplomacy: The Reminiscences of Lord Hardinge of PenshurstLondon: 1947A smartly bound first edition of this collection of reminiscences from British diplomat and statesman, Charles Hardinge of Penshurst.
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1957 Caste and Class in IndiaBombay [Mumbai]: 1957A fascinating work on caste and class in India by G. S. Ghurye, the founder of Indian Sociology.
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1922 The Golden Bough, A Study in Magic and ReligionLondon: 1922A smart example of the first single volume abridged edition of Frazer's highly influential work of comparative religion and anthropology.
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1926 Natural Law in Social LifeLondon: 1926A smart copy of this scarce pamphlet of the speech made by Lester at the International Conference to Promote the Taxation of Land Values and Free Trade in Copenhagen, July 1926.
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c1965 The Anatomy of Foreign Aid: A Peace News PamphletLondon: c1965A very scarce copy of this pamphlet from Peace News on foreign aid.
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1919 Indemnities and Bolshevism, The New Groupings, & Last DaysSuffolk: 1919Three articles issues by The English Review providing political, social, and economic commentary.
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1793 The Example of France, a Warning to BritainLondon: 1793An uncommon first edition copy of this popular treatise on Arthur Young, an interesting look at France, and the lessons England can learn from their politics.
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c1919 House Famine and the Land BlockadeLondon: c1919A scarce copy of this pamphlet from the "Land and Liberty" Series on housing policy, house famine, and the land blockade.
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c1917 The British Workers' League: Constitution ReportLondon: c1917A scarce copy of this pamphlet from the British Workers League, a 'patriotic labour' group.
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1923 Persian Women & Their WaysLondon: 1923The first edition of Clara Colliver Rice's work on the women in Persia and their treatment, with illustrations and maps.
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1910 The People of IndiaLondon: 1910A smart first edition of this scarce collection of portraits of the people of India, from painter Mortimer Menpes.
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1927 A Study of Races in the Ancient Near EastCambridge: 1927A very scarce first edition of this ethnological study of the ancient East, with maps and illustrations.
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1918 Land in Relation to the Industrial Situation: An AddressLondon: 1918A very scarce pamphlet of the address given to the Bradford Business Science club on land and industry.
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1903 World's ChildrenLondon: 1903A smart first edition of this volume comprising beautiful illustrations of children across the world.
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1908 Self-Help; With Illustrations of Character, Conduct, and PerseveranceLondon: 1908A reprint of this important work known as "the Bible of mid-Victorian liberalism," with illustrations.
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1872 Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh ReviewLondon: 1872A new edition of this academic work detailing a selection of Lord Macaulay's interests, from Machiavelli to Frederick the Great.
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1946 Society and Nature: A Sociological InquiryLondon: 1946Hans Kelsen's sociological work discussing nature and it's effects on society, bound in crushed quarter morocco.