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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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1839-1843 Three Letters Regarding Scottish Land and Fishing RightsNot Stated: 1839-1843Three handwritten letters, dating from the mid nineteenth century, regarding land and fishing rights in Scotland, specifically in Ayrshire and Stranraer.
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1869 Atlas Assurance Company LetterLondon: 1869An interesting letter from the Atlas Assurance Company in 1869, regarding their insurance policy.
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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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1807 An Appeal to the Public on the Conduct of David Evans, Esq. Late MayorBristol: 1807A very scarce nineteenth-century pamphlet on the misconduct of David Evans, Esq., former mayor of Bristol, written by Bristol-based solicitor, C.H. Walker.
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1829-32 Bibliotheque Latine-Francaise Lucrece de la Nature des ChosesParis: 1829-32A smart two volume French translation of Lucretius' 'De Rerum Natura', bound in contemporary leather.
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1874 Letters Chiefly Connected with the Affairs of Scotland From Henry Cockburn to Thomas Francis KennedyLondon: 1874A first edition copy of this collection of letters concerning Scotland's history, from 1815 to 1852.
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1897 The Eastern Question, A Reprint of Letters Written 1853-1856 Dealing With The Events of the Crimean WarLondon: 1897A first edition copy of this important work on the Crimean War by Karl Marx.
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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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1820-22 Six French Legal PamphletsParis: 1820-22Six pamphlets containing French and Italian legal reports and records.
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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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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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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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1827 3vol Letters Written by the Earl of Chesterfield to His Son Philip Dormer StanhopeLondon: 1827An early nineteenth edition of Philip Dormer Stanhope's famous letters to his son in the original paper covered boards.
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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.