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1795 An Epitome of HistoryLondon: 1795A scarce second volume of this influential work of world history, covering Japan, China and Indostan, to name a few. -
1865 Thoughts on the Future Civil Policy of AmericaNew York: 1865The first edition of John William Draper's work on the civil policy of America in the latter half of the twentieth century. -
1783 Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles LetteresDublin: 1783The very scarce, first Dublin edition of Hugh Blair's major publication. A smart copy of this important publication. -
c1980 The London School Board and the Development of Evening Education 1870-1893Anon: c1980A finely bound, Master's degree thesis on Adult Education at the end of the nineteenth century. A fascinating magnum opus of this student. -
1642 Deleite y Amargura de las dos Cortes, Celestial y TerrenaMadrid: 1642The scarce first edition of this work by Jose Micheli Marquez, or the Baron of San Demetrio. -
1680 The Ladies Charity School-House Roll of HighgateLondon: 1680A very scarce work, written to appeal for donations towards the Ladies Charity School-House. -
1890 Translations of Protocols and General Act of the Slave Trade ConferenceLondon: 1890A scarce piece of colonial history, being the proceedings of the Anti-Slavery Conference at Brussels in 1889-1890. -
1730 Opera OmniaLondon: 1730The first complete works of Sir Francis Bacon. A scarce edition, being one of fifty large paper copies published. -
1820 Costume of the Lower Orders of LondonLondon: 1820A finely bound, brightly illustrated, scarce work looking at the people of the 'lower orders' of London. -
1793 A Philosophical Historical and Moral Essay on Old MaidsLondon: 1785A bright, third edition copy of these essays by William Hayley, regarding the 'sisterhood of old maids' in the late eighteenth century. -
1785 A Philosophical Historical and Moral Essay on Old MaidsLondon: 1785A bright, first edition copy of these essays by William Hayley, regarding the 'sisterhood of old maids' in the late eighteenth century. -
1825 Aids to Reflection in the Formation of a Manly CharacterLondon: 1825The first edition of this collection of moral and religious aphorisms by the renowned poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. -
1884 Social ProblemsLondon: 1884The first UK edition of Henry George's analytical work on the social problems in the US in the late nineteenth century. -
1964 Language Made PlainLondon: 1964A first edition of Anthony Burgess' overview of the field of linguistics. -
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1979 ClassLondon: 1979A signed first edition of Jilly Cooper's non-fiction work, being a satire and analysis of the British class system, illustrated. -
1825 The Economist and General Adviser, Containing Important PapersLondon: 1825A very scarce first edition of the collection of the home economics periodical 'The Economist and General Adviser', complete here as two volumes in one. -
An Address to the Working Classes, on the Reform BillLondon: 1831A very scarce first edition of William Carpenter's pamphlet discussing the 1832 Reform Bill, here criticising the people who were trying to put the working classes against the bill. -
Report From His Majesty's Commissioners for Inquiring into the AdministrationLondon: 1834The first edition of this work discussing the creation of the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act, a law aiming to help provide relief for the poor of England. -
On the History and Development of Gilds, and the Origin of Trade-UnionsLondon: 1870An appealing copy of the rare first edition of Lujo Brentano's history of guilds and trade unions, written by the prominent economist. -
A Treatise on the Commerce and Police of the River ThamesLondon: 1800The first edition of Patrick Colquhoun's influential and important work on his findings operating a successful police force on the River Thames in London. Illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece. -
Penological and Preventive Principles, With Special Reference to EuropeLondon: 1889The first edition of William Tallack's interesting work on prisons and crime in the nineteenth century. With the bookplate of the politician John Leng. -
Treatise on the Valuation of Property for the Poor's RateLondon: 1828A very scarce first edition of this treatise discussing the poor laws of England, and how the taxes are worked out. Written by J. S. Bayldon. -
1930-38 33vols The Works of George Bernard Shaw Limited Edition Dustwrapper PlaysLondon: 1930An excellent collection of the complete thirty three volume limited edition works of noted Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, presented in the uncommon dustwrapper. -
1880 The Masculine Cross Comparative Religion Very ScarceLondon: 1880The very scarce first and only edition of this fascinating work of comparative religion, presented in the original publisher's cloth. -
1758 2vol in1 Characteristics of Political State Wallace Estimate of MannersLondon: 1758Two interesting pieces of social commentary from the eighteenth century, bound together in one volume. Both works are first editions. -
1826 Illustrations of Paley's Natural Theology William Paley James Paxton IllusOxford: 1826A selection of illustrations to support William Paley's Christian apologetic work on natural theology. This work is a collection of thirty six plates, many hand coloured, to support James Paxton's editorial of Paley's famed work. -
1834 Outline of a System of National Education Osmond de Beauvoir Priaulx FirstLondon: 1834The first edition of this essay on education by Osmond de Beauvoir Priaulx. -
1953 La Pensee De L'Islam by Hilmi Ziya Ulken Scarce FrenchIstanbul: 1953A fascinating work by noted Turkish academic Hilmi Ziya Ulken regarding the philosophy and thought of Islam. -
1895 Buckle and His Critics Study in Sociology John Mackinnon Robertson 1st EdLondon: 1895A fascinating work deconstructing the writing of Henry Thomas Buckle, and his criticism. -
1951 SOCIOLOGY English Life and Leisure ROWNTREELondon: 1951A fascinating social study of 'English Life and Leisure' by Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree and his research assistant, G. R. Lavers -
1918 The Land A Plea John Galsworthy First EditionLondon: 1918The first edition of this plea from John Galsworthy, referencing his desire for the land to be better utilise the land after the First World War. -
1992 Lead us Not into Temptation First Edition Jason Berry Abuse UncommonNew York: 1992A first edition of this investigative work by Jason Berry. -
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1897 The Platitudes of a Pessimist First Edition Signed By AuthorLondon: 1897A first edition copy of 'The Platitudes of a Pessimist' with a dedication from the author. -
1910 4vol Totemism and Exogamy J G Frazer Superstition and Society SpiritualityLondon: 1910The first edition of this work on totemism, spirituality and superstition by J. G. Frazer. -
1841 3vol Family Secrets or Hints to Those Who Would Make Home Happy EllisLondon : 1841A collection of essays on the roles of women in the home. -
1971 Communication and Culture in Ancient India and China R T Oliver FirstLondon : 1971A first edition of this study of language and communication in China and India.