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Primary sources, seminal works and rare texts on Economics and Social Sciences, encompassing Philosophy, Law and Politics.
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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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1888 "Unto this Last:" Four Essays of the First Principles of Political EconomyKent: 1888The sixth edition of John Ruskin's critique of political economy, in a beautiful signed binding by Cedric Chivers of Bath.
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1929 The PrinceLondon: 1929An exceptionally scarce Limited Edition of Machiavelli's sixteenth century political treatise, limited to only ten copies printed on vellum leaves.
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1908 South Wales Leaders Social and PoliticalLondon : 1908An smart and extensively illustrated volume of the political and social leaders of South Wales.
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1893 North Country Sketches, Notes, Essays and ReviewsDurham: 1893A lovely copy of the illustrated first edition of Neasham's study of the north of England.
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1936 A Hundred Years of Joint Stock BankingLondon: 1936A handsomely bound, presentation copy of this comprehensive work on the history of joint stock banking, part of a limited edition publication of only three hundred and fifty copies.
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1876 Self-HelpLondon: 1876A new edition of Samuel Smile's libertarian economic self-help book from nineteenth century Britain.
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1918 Egoists: A Book of SupermenNew York: 1918A collection of critical essays examining the attitudes of key figures in the philosophy of egoism, in a lovely half morocco binding.
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1957 Record of the Professional Career of Geoffrey Dale BlakeKensington, London: 1957A handsomely bound, illustrated volume celebrating the career of Geoffrey Dale Blake, after he was elected President of The Chartered Auctioneers and Estate Agents Institute in 1957. A one-of-a-kind item.
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1975 William Morris and Eric GillSalisbury: 1975A lovely copy of Peter Faulkner's essay on William Morris and Eric Gill, based on one his award-winning essays on the same topic. A limited edition, local printing of 1,750.
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1793-97 Oeuvres de J. J. Rousseau, Citoyen de GeneveParis and Amsterdam: 1793-97The Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This edition is decorated with beautiful figures after paintings and drawings of Cochin, Vincent, Renault, and Monsiau. With an engraved portrait to front of Volume I, twenty-one engraved plates, a fold-out table to Vol
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1724 Carpentariana Ou Remarques D'Histoire, De Morale, De Critique, D'Erudition, Et De Bons Mots De M. CharpentierParis: 1724A very scarce first edition of Francois Charpentier's history, criticism, morals and good words of M. Charpentier.
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1771 Recueil d'Edits, Declarations, Arts, et Autres Pices, Concernant la Regie du Droit sur les CartesParis: 1771A very scarce edition of this collection Recueil d'dits, Dclarations, Arrts, et Autres Pices. Concernant la Rgie du Droit sur les Cartes. Published by the Royal printer in Paris.
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1961-68 Pensees Sur Differens Sujets de Morale et de Piete, Sermons de M Massillon Evenque De Clermont, Conferences et Discours Synodaux sur les Principaux Devoires de Ecclesiastiques Avec un Recueil de Mandemens sur Differens SujetsParis: 1761-68A three volume set of the works of Jean Baptise Massillon.
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1897 De L'IntelligenceParis: 1897A two volume set of this work on psychology and human personality by Hippolyte Taine.
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1892 Self-Help; with Illustrations of Conduct and PerseveranceLondon: 1892A stunning prize binding of Samuel Smiles' popular self-help work bound in full leather by Bumpus, with marbled edges.
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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.
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1927 The Food of Some British Wild BirdsYork: 1924-1927A finely bound, early edition of Walter E Collinge's study in economic ornithology. It is to this work he explores the food of some British wild birds.
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1854 The Worshipful Company of Grocers 2nd Ed Heath Signed IllustratedLondon: 1854A scarce second edition copy of this fascinating historical study of the 'Worshipful Company of Grocers' guild of London; signed by the author and presented to the Treasurer to St Bartholomews Hospital, William Foster White.
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1823 4vols REVOLUTIONS du SYSTEME POLITIQUE AncillonParis: 1823Four uniformly and smartly bound copies of Friedrich Ancillon's 'Tableau des Revolutions du Systeme Politique de L'Europe'.
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1853 Memorials of Indian Government Henry St.George Tucker by J W KayeLondon: 1853An interesting collection of the writings of Henry St.George Tucker, director of the East India Company.
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1922 The Story of Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank Limited 1872-1922 HistoryManchester: 1922An interesting historical look at the Lancashire and Yorkshire bank. Illustrated throughout, with portraits of key figures within the bank.
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1825 3Vol Celebrated Trials and Remarkable Cases of Criminal JurisprudenceLondon: 1825A three volume set of this work on legal history.
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1891 Das Goldene Zeitalter Dr Ludwig Buchner History ScienceBerlin: 1891An historical study into day-to-day life.
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1927 Life and Adventures of Peter Porcupine William Cobbett Limited Ed NonesuchLondon : 1927A selection of works by William Cobbett.
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1965 Human Universe and Other Essays by Charles Olson Ed By Donald Allen LimitedSan Francisco: 1965A beautiful limited edition collection of essays by Charles Olson.
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1811 8vol Richard Hurd The Works of Richard Hurd Theology Politics First ScarceLondon : 1811An attractive eight volume set of the works of Richard Hurd.
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1738 2vol Della Istoria d'Italia Libri XX Francesco Guicciardini Scarce HistoryVenezia: 1738A very scarce copy of this groundbreaking history of Italy from Francesco Guicciardini.