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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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Signed1969 The French KissToronto : [1969]A signed first edition, first state copy of this political fictional work by Eric Koch, previously owned by author Stephen Vizinczey.
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Signed1964 Tipping The ScalesLondon: 1964A signed presentation copy of this example of Cecil's non fiction, presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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Signed1995 The Path to PowerLondon: 1995A signed copy of the first edition of Margaret Thatcher's account of the first part of her life, leading up to her ascent to the role of Prime Minister.
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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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Signed1876 On Just Intonation in Song and in Speech: A Paper Read Before the AberdeenNot Stated: 1876An uncommon treatise on just intonation by James Walker, the author's presentation copy to John Ruskin.
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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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Signed1938 For Necessary Action Speeches & JudgementsLahore : 1938A signed copy of For Necessary Action Speeches & Judgements of Sir Douglas Young.
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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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Signed1856 Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of CharacterBoston: 1856A signed copy of Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character by Joel Hawes.
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Signed1834 The Revenue and Expenditure of the United KingdomLondon: 1834A presentation copy of the first edition of this scarce work of early nineteenth century British economics.
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Signed1990 When Shrimps Learn to WhistleLondon: 1990A lovely first edition of Denis Healey's collection of essays concerned with twentieth century European politics, signed by the author.
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Signed1976 The Governance of BritainLondon: 1976A presentation copy of the first edition of this work on the history of government in Britain by the former British Prime Minister.
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Signed1999 A Concubine in the Middle EastJerusalem: 1999Ezra Sohar's signed first edition, first impression of this book concerned with foreign policy and relations,.
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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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Signed1867 The Social and Political Dependence of WomenLondon: 1867A signed copy of the second edition of Charles Anthony's work on the rights of Victorian era women.
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Signed1855 Liber CantabrigiensisCambridge; London: 1855The signed first edition of Robert Pott's study of life as a student at Cambridge in the mid nineteenth century,
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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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Signed1775 Essay on the Trade, Commerce, and Manufactures of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1775An inscribed presentation copy of the first edition of David Loch's very scarce discussion of trade, commerce and manufacturing in late eighteenth century Scotland.
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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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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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Signed2013 Perilous QuestionLondon: 2013A bright first edition of this volume concerning the passing of the Great Reform Bill of 1832, signed by the author Antonia Fraser.
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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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Signed1829 Repertorio GiudiziarioNapoli: 1829A very scarce first edition of this directory of Italian law by Giuseppe Amorosi, signed by the author to Volumes I and II.
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Signed1969 Still Life With RaspberryLondon: 1969A lovely signed first edition copy of this satirical work on society by Ralph Steadman, an inscribed and numbered copy with a unique Steadman doodle.
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Signed1993 The Magus of the NorthLondon: 1993The signed first edition of Isaiah Berlin's study of the work of Johann Georg Hamann, a man he describes as a 'radical Enlightener'.
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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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1983 Power and the Party: A History of the Carlton Club, 1832-1982London: 1983A scarce first edition study of this Conservative Party institution, signed by former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.