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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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Signed1905 A Hundred Years Hence: The Expectations of an OptimistLondon: 1905A signed first edition of this vanishingly scarce work in which the author makes predictions about society one hundred years in the future.
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Signed1994 The Challenge of Anthropology: Old Encounters and New ExcursionsNew Brunswick: 1994A signed first edition presentation copy of Robin Fox's collection of anthropological essays, dedicated to zoologist Desmond Morris.
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Signed1902 The Uganda ProtectorateLondon: 1902A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Sir Harry H. Johnston's two volume study of the history and people of Uganda.
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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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1886 The Law Relating to Protestant Nonconformists and Their Places of WorshipLondon: 1886In this very scarce guide, Reginald Winslow clarifies the rules and rights of contemporary Nonconformists
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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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1798-1799 Report of the Committee of Secrecy and Report from the Secret CommitteeLondon; Dublin: 1798-1799The printings of two late eighteenth century reports from the House of Commons and House of Lords, discussing the rise and progress of the Irish nationalist cause, and the Society of United Irishmen.
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1919 Housing (Ireland) Act 1919London: 1919A very scarce printing of this 1919 Housing Act in Ireland, relating to the housing of the working class and the government's acquisition of social housing.
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1916 The National Being: Some Thoughts on an Irish PolityDublin and London: 1916The scarce first edition of this work of political theory from George William Russell. An association copy, inscribed by the owner of a house where Russell would go to hunt fairies.
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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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Signed1951 A Book of Preparation for the Coming LightLondon: 1951A scarce copy of this first edition work of spirituality, a presentation copy from the author's husband.
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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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1926 Gebel Aulia Dam and other Subsidiary Works on the White Nile, SudanWestminster: 1926A very scarce printing of a contract composed buy the Egyptian government for the construction of the White Nile's Gebel Aulia dam.
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1922 Contract for the Construction of A Dam and Subsidiary Works at MakwarLondon: 1922The very scarce contract made between the Sudan Government and the engineers employed to construct the Sennar Dam on the Blue Nile, revealing fascinating insights into the irrigation techniques of the day.
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1961 The 29th Honorary Fellowship The Weizmann Institute of ScienceStockholm: 1961A finely bound very scarce copy of the addresses delivered at the Weizmann Institute of Science on the 30th October 1960. An association copy, gifted by the wife of Axel L Wenner-Gren, a major contributor of this work.
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1869 The Harvest of the SeaLondon: 1869A very smart, second edition copy of this work on the British fishing industry, fully illustrated. The personal copy of British zoologist Leonard Harrison Matthews.
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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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1810 Considerations Addressed to the Legislature Upon the Expediency and PolicyLondon: 1810A very scarce economic and legal work on legislature regarding the alienation of estates belonging to corporate bodies.
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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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Signed1974 The Money Motive a Study of an ObsessionLondon: 1974The fine first edition of this scientific study into obsession with money, the author's presentation copy, inscribed to the publisher Tom Maschler.
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Signed1994 A World ElsewhereLondon: 1994A fine first edition of this fascinating work on the concept of utopia, the author’s presentation copy to the publisher Tom Maschler.
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1792 Treatise on Conviction on Penal Status William Boscawen First EditionLondon: 1792A very scarce first edition of this legal work written by William Boscawen. In a handsome full calf binding.
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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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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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1811 8vol Richard Hurd The Works of Richard Hurd Theology Politics First ScarceLondon : 1811An attractive eight volume set of the works of Richard Hurd.