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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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2003 The House of Hidden LightLondon: 2003A scarce limited edition of Waite and Machen's highly regarded occult text, edited and with commentary from R. A. Gilbert.
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1921-1930 The Library of Philosophical TranslationsLondon: 1921-1930The five volume collection of the translation of Hellenistic philosopher, Plotinus, translated by scholar Stephen MacKenna.
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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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1904 The Golden TradeTeignmouth: 190417th century explorer Richard Jobson recounts his expedition along the River Gambia in this uncommon, limited edition reprint of The Golden Trade
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1930 Knowledge and LifeLondon: 1930An uncommon limited edition work of philosophical tales by William Arkwright, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece.
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1930 Knowledge and LifeLondon: 1930An uncommon limited edition work of philosophical tales by William Arkwright.
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1951 The History of Tom Jones, a ChangelingLondon: 1951Fascinating report of a lawsuit brought by Lord Rothschild against Gabriel Wells concerned with a copy of Henry Fielding's 'Tom Jones, a bright limited edition.
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Signed1934 UtopiaNew York: 1934Signed by book designer Bruce Roberts, this is a lovely limited edition copy of More's 'Utopia'.
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Signed1921 Ancient Deeds Belonging to the Corporation of Bath XIII-XVI CentBath: 1921The first edition of Rev. Shickle's signed Limited Edition study of the ancient deeds of bath between the twelfth and sixteenth century.
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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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1944 The Wisdom of IndiaLondon: 1944The scarce first limited edition of this anthology of Indian literature compiled by Lin Yutang in the original dust wrapper.
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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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1929 Léonard de VinciParis: 1929The first edition of this study of Leonardo da Vinci and his work by Italian author Leo Ferrero, in the original French.
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Signed1907 Napoleon, an Explanation of His Theories of GovernmentPueblo, Colorado: 1907A Limited Edition English language translation of this manuscript attributed to Napoleon during his exile. Signed by the editor, American politician Alva Adams.
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1990 Ynstruccion General de el Cultibo de TabacosMadrid : 1990A lovely limited edition of this treatise on the cultivation of tobacco, reproduced in facsimile from the 1764 original, complete with colourful illustrations.
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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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2008 On the Visionary Work and Revolutionary Life of an Idle IdolRochdale; London: 2008The first edition of this essay on William Morris as a revolutionary. A limited edition, with a facsimile letter from the author loosely inserted.
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1948 La Philosophie dans le BoudoirVincennes: [1948]An excellent limited edition copy of Sade's Philosophy in the Boudoir, in French.
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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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1930 Knowledge and LifeLondon: 1930A splendid limited edition on the philosophical tales of William Arkwright from the library of his son, in a full leather binding.
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1948 Union ClubLondon: 1948A lovely and limited edition of this illustrated record of the oldest Union Club in London, founded in circa 1799. In the unclipped dustwrapper.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Signed1904 The Last Records of A Cotswold CommunityEssex: 1904A signed limited edition of this work written by the noted architect Charles Robert Ashbee.
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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.