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1830 The Cook's Dictionary, and House-Keeper's DirectoryLondon: 1830A scarce first edition of Richard Dolby's important cookery and housekeeping book, notable for being the first to be arranged in an alphabetical order. -
1927 The Case for and Against Psychical BeliefMassachusetts: 1927A fascinating first edition work of The Case for and Against Psychical Belief, with illustrations. -
1911 The Origin of Civilisation and the Primitive Condition of ManLondon: 1911A new issue of this study of ancient civilisation by Lord Avebury. -
1928 Labour-Saving Hints and Ideas for the HomeLondon : 1928A bright and handy volume of tips and tricks for the home. -
1991 Voice of the First DayRochester: 1991A review copy of the first edition of this cultural study of Aboriginal Australia with illustrations. -
1927 The Kiwai Papuans of British New GuineaLondon: 1927A first edition of this scarce 20th century ethnographical work on Kiwai Papuans by sociologist and philosopher Gunnar Landtman -
1982 Stolen LightningOxford: 1982The scarce first edition of this fascinating work regarding the social theory and history of magic. -
1988-1990 Cook Islands Art, Polynesian Barkcloth & Polynesian Sound-Producing InstrumentsAylesbury, Bucks: 1988-1990Three first edition works from the Shire Ethnography Series about art and traditions of Oceanic Islands. -
1908 Centuries of MeditationsLondon: 1908The first edition of this inspirational rediscovered work by Thomas Traherne, looking into the fundamental aspects of life through short philosophical paragraphs. -
1837 Cottage Comforts, with Hints for Promoting Them Gleaned from ExperienceLondon : 1837An interesting volume on Cottage Comforts. -
1614 Titles of HonorLondon: 1614A first edition copy of this notable 17th-century work by John Selden, bound in full calf by Bayntun. -
1903 Great Benin, It's Customs, Art and HorrorsHalifax: 1903The scarce first edition of this important anthropological study of Benin from the early twentieth century. -
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1931 Through Basque to Minoan: Transliterations and Translations of the Minoan TabletsLondon: 1931The first edition of this scarce language study of the Minoan Tablets, a presentation copy from the author, F.G. Gordon, to an acquaintance of his daughter. -
1822 Qu'est-Ce Que le Tiers Etat?Paris: 1822A scarce work on the convocation of the Estates-General of France by Sieyes, in the original French language. -
1827 The World in Miniature Switzerland; SwitzerlandLondon: 1827The very scarce first edition of the Switzerland volume of Frederic Shoberl's delightful series, 'The World in Miniature'. -
1859 The Dictionary of Daily WantsLondon: [1859]A handbook of daily necessities useful for the household, compiled by Robert Kemp Philip. -
1820 Lord Chesterfield's Advice to His SonChiswick: 1820A charming pocket-sized book of manners, from Lord Chesterfield's 18th century letters to his son. -
1798 Practical EducationLondon: 1798The first edition of Maria Edgeworth's important educational treatise, written with her father, Richard Lovell Edgeworth. -
1934 An African People in the Twentieth CenturyLondon: 1934The first edition of this anthropology book from Lucy Mair with illustrations. -
1899-1900 Pictorial ComedyLondon: 1899-1900Thirty-four issues of the charming periodical 'Pictorial Comedy' bound in three volumes, profusely illustrated by the likes of Charles Dana Gibson. -
1902 Social Life in the Early RepublicPhiladelphia: 1902Exceptional first edition of this social study of the early republic in the original publisher's cloth. -
1906 The Future in America, A Search After RealitiesNew York and London: 1906The first US edition of this political commentary on the future of America by the English writer H. G. Wells. -
1773 Cato: or, an Essay on Old-AgeLondon: 1773Cicero's important Ancient Roman essay on old age, written towards the end of his own life. A nice edition translated by William Melmoth. -
1899 The Soul of a PeopleLondon: 1899Lovely early edition in Hatchards signed binding of this social study of the Burmese by Harold Fielding. -
1904 The Varieties of Religious ExperienceLondon: 1904Early edition of William James's group of Gifford Lectures on natural theology in a Hatchards signed binding, an influential work of psychology and philosophy. -
1902 Social New York Under the Georges 1714-1776New York: 1902A review of New York society in the Georgian era. -
1860 The Queens of SocietyLondon: [1860]Biographical studies of popular women in society, bright first edition complete in two volumes. -
1923 In Defence of WomenLondon : 1923A first UK edition copy of this work on women and the relationship between men and women. -
1904-1911 Collected Essays of Thomas H HuxleyLondon: 1904-1911A complete collection of essays by Thomas H Huxley. -
1888 Wit and Humor: Their Use and AbuseChicago: 1888A scarce first edition of this study on wit and humour and their uses in the English language. -
1903 Penal ServitudeLondon : 1903An interesting account of William Beauchamp Nevill's time in prison, in its first edition. -
1956 India's Roots of Democracy First EditionBombay: 1965A neat edition of this sociological analysis of rural India's experience in planned development. -
1933 Kelly's Directory of Bristol and SuburbsLondon: 1933A charming contemporary directory for Bristol and it's suburbs with publisher's advertisements. -
1905 The Poor and The Land: Being a Report on the Salvation Army ColoniesLondon: 1905An illustrated first edition of this report of the Salvation Army colonies through the United States and England. -
1922 Peoples of all NationsLondon: [1922-4]First edition of this extensive encyclopaedic work on the history of the people of all nations by John A. Hammerton. -
1834 Cosmorama: The Manners, Customs, and Costumes of all Nations of the WorldLondon: 1834A bright copy of Aspin's richly illustrated nineteenth century study of clothing, culture and customs around the globe.