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Social Sciences
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1890 On the Drainage of Lands, Towns, and BuildingsLondon: 1890The very scare second edition of Dempsey's study of the use of drainage in the country, illustrated including with a folding map. -
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1974 The Complete InsomniacLondon: 1974The first edition of this fascinating study on sleep by Hilary Rubinstein. An excellent example inscribed and signed by the author. -
1840 A Second Series of Useful Hints for LabourersLondon: 1840A pocket sized, scarce nineteenth century volume of the Labourers' Friend Society's book with useful tips for workers. -
1955 The Trouble with "X"London: 1955A very scarce, pamphlet comprising a fascinating philosophical essay on happiness by the popular author C. S. Lewis. -
1955 A Train of PowderLondon: 1955A lovely first edition of this interesting book following four controversial trials, exploring the nature of crime and punishment, by Rebecca West. -
1985 The Story of Mr George EdaljiLondon: 1985A superb limited edition, and first published in book form, of the plea for justice for George Edalji by Arthur Conan Doyle, originally published in columns for The Daily Telegraph. -
1821 Essayes and Characters of a Prison and PrisonersEdinburgh: 1821A scarce edition, limited to one hundred and fifty copies, of this fascinating book containing essays on a prison and its prisoners. Originally published in 1618. -
1821 Essayes and Characters of a Prison and PrisonersEdinburgh: 1821A scarce edition of this fascinating volume containing essays on prisoners and prisons, limited to one hundred and fifty copies. Originally published in 1618. -
1953 The War on World PovertyLondon: 1953A fascinating and excellent first edition copy of this uncommon title dealing with a massive world problem: hunger, poverty, and disease. By Harold Wilson before his election to Prime Minister. -
1945 Farming and Gardening for Health or DiseaseLondon: 1945A superior first edition copy of this book on agriculture and farming and its relation to our health. Illustrated throughout, in the original, unclipped dustwrapper. -
1819 3vol The Annual Biography and ObituaryLondon: 1819-1825A first edition set comprising a complete catalogue of the annual biography and obituary for the years 1819, 1820, and 1825. -
1839 The Philosophy of Artificial and Compulsory Drinking UsageLondon: 1839A scarce study on the drinking usage in Great Britain and Ireland. -
1871 The Maltster's GuideLondon: 1871A very scarce edition of this work all about malt: history, techniques, regulations, and laws. -
1885 The Wine and Spirit MerchantLondon: 1885A new revised edition of this very interesting and scarce volume on wine and its trade. -
1879 Truths About WhiskyLondon: 1879A very scarce volume about whisky and its trade, composed by various distillers such as John Jameson, founder of Jameson Irish Whisky. -
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2004 Eats, Shoots and LeavesNew York: 2004A signed and excellent first edition copy of this popular book on grammar by former editor Lynn Truss. -
1946 Britain Between West and EastLondon: 1946A very scarce edition of this extraordinary Contact Book. A magazine covering various topics such as politics, economics, arts, and society. -
1886 Japanese Homes and their SurroundingsLondon: 1886The early edition of this scarce volume on Japanese homes, life, and customs. Beautifully illustrated throughout by the author. -
1946 A Home of their OwnLondon: 1946A scarce first edition in its original dustwrapper of this fascinating copy on the results of the Peckham Experiment repeated in Coventry by dr. K. E. Barlow. -
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 -
1897 The Observances in Use at the Augustinian PrioryCambridge: 1897A first edition, limited to three hundred copies, of this volume on the Augustinian rituals at S. Giles and S. Andrew. -
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1902 The Theory of Intuitive MoralsLondon: 1902A corrected reprint of the third edition of this essay on intuitive morals, inscribed and signed by author. Very scarce. -
1934 Some Short Observations for the Lady Mary StanhopeFarmington: 1934An excellent edition of this volume comprising a letter from Philip, second Earl of Chesterfield, to his daughter Mary Stanhope on letter writing; one of one hundred copies printed. -
1926 Alp LegendsManchester: 1926A superb illustrated copy in the original dustwrapper of this uncommon collection of Alp Legends. -
1971 The History of the Public RevenueWestmead: 1971A lovely republication of the original in 1759 of the interesting History of the Public Revenue. -
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1904 The Last Records of A Cotswold CommunityEssex: 1904A signed limited edition of this work written by the noted architect Charles Robert Ashbee. -
1950 ConscienceLondon: 1950The first edition of this collection of essays on conscience and religion by O. Hallesby, translated from the original Norwegian. -
1896 The Trinity Hospital in Mile EndLondon: 1896A scarce first edition of this work issued in an attempt to prevent the demolition of 'Trinity Hospital'. Illustrated with thirteen plates. -
1927 Lives of the Most Remarkable CriminalsLondon: 1927The illustrated first edition of this fascinating history of infamous criminals throughout history. -
1977 Treasury of Maori ExplorationWellington : 1977The first edition of this work exploring legends relating the first Polynesian explorers in New Zealand. -
1996 The Order of the British EmpireLondon: 1996A very handsome first edition copy of the history of the Orders of the British Empire, illustrated. -
1849 Gavarni in LondonLondon: 1849The first edition of this interesting work comprising essays on life and characters in London, illustrated. -
c1869 2vol Manual of Freemasonry and A Ritual and Illustrations Illustrated Richard CarlileLondon: c1860-c1900A bright and rare set in two volume on Masonry: A manual in three parts and a volume on a ritual with illustrations. -
1902 The Etiquette of FreemasonryLondon: 1902A very scarce handbook edition of this volume comprising the etiquette of Masonry. -
1957 Freemason's Book of the Royal ArchLondon: 1957The first edition of this interesting book on the Freemason's Royal Arch, illustrated. -
1673 The Ladies Calling in Two PartsOxford: 1673A scarce first edition of this popular conservative conduct book for women.