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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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1970 The History of Parliament: The House of Commons 1715-1754London: 1970The first edition of this dense history of the House of Commons in the early eighteenth century.
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1899 The Political StruwwelpeterLondon: 1899The third edition of Harold Begbie's satirical take on the classic children's book 'Struwwelpeter', by Heinrich Hoffmann. Vibrantly illustrated by F. Carruthers Gould.
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1883 Genie du Christianisme et Defense du Genie du ChristianismeParis: 1883An early edition of this influential religious work by Chateubriand in leather binding.
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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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1973 The Liberal PartyLondon : 1973A first edition copy of this history of the Liberal Party, with illustrations.
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c1900 Our Conservative and Unionist StatesmenLondon: c1900Volume one out of a two volume set of photobooks, showcasing 19th century British conservative and unionist statesmen.
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1800 Reports from the Select Committee Inquiring into Public RecordsLondon: 1800A first edition copy of these reports into the Public Records of the United Kingdom, ordered by the House of Commons.
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1799 Junius. Stat Nominus Umbra. [Letters of Junius]London: 1799A smart two volume edition of the infamous 'Letters of Junius', a collection of anonymously authored letters critical of the Hanoverian government.
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1789 An Abstract of the History and Proceedings of the Revolution Society in London to which is Annexed a Copy of The Bill of RightsLondon : 1789A scarce volume of proceedings of the Revolution Society in London and The London Corresponding Society.
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1826 The Select Works of Jonathan SmithLondon: 1826A lovely full leather bound set of works by Jonathan Swift with illustrations.
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1906 The Future in America, A Search After RealitiesNew York and London: 1906The first US edition of this political commentary on the future of America by the English writer H. G. Wells.
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1884 Memoirs of Sir Nathaniel William WraxallLondon: 1884A handsome set of Nathaniel Wraxall's memoirs, with extra illustrations, bound in half calf by Riviere.
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1924 Luck, Or Cunning?London and New York: 1924A scarce limited edition of Samuel Butler's evolutionary theories in quarter vellum binding.
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1888 The Universal ReviewLondon: 1888A scarce first edition collection of essays regarding politics and social science, published in The Universal Review.
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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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1903 The Life of William Ewart GladstoneLondon: 1903The second impression of John Morley's important biography of the life and career of the Victorian Liberal politician William Ewart Gladstone.
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1809-1810 A History of the Operations of the French and British Armies in EgyptNewcastle upon Tyne: 1809-1810The complete two volume first edition of this detailed history of the military involvement of the French and British armies in Egypt, illustrated with folding plates and a folding map.
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1890 Wigan County Council Chamber Opened October 30th, 1890Wigan: 1890The first edition of this very scarce insight into the inner workings of the Wigan County Council Chambers. Illustrated with six interior plans.
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1964 The Movement: Documentary of a Struggle for EqualityNew York: 1964A first edition copy of 'The Movement', a historical work documenting the African-American struggle for equality during the Civil Rights Movement, prepared by the SNCC and written by Lorraine Hansberry.
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1997 English JourneyLondon: 1997An illustrated edition of J. B. Priestley's politically charged account of his travels in England in 1933, a work that, according to the introduction, 'has even been credited with winning the 1945 election for the Labour Party'.
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1898-99 William Ewart Gladstone and His ContemporariesLondon: 1898-99A smart, complete set of this illustrated work on the social and political career of former British Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone, in Talwyn Morris binding..
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1867 The Republican Court or, American Society In The Days Of WashingtonNew York: 1867A fascinating study of American high society under the presidency of Washington, illustrated throughout with engraved portraits of the notable women of the period.
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1941 The Government of BritainLondon: 1941A first edition Sangorski & Sutcliffe bound volume by G. M. Young discussing the government of Britain, a lovely copy from the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.
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1925 2Vol A Speaker's CommentariesLondon: 1925The scarce first edition biography of this Speaker of the House of Commons, illustrated throughout.
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1993 The Downing Street YearsLondon: 1993Illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs, this is a fascinating first edition autobiography of Thatcher's decade in office.
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1830 De la Politique et du Commerce des Peuples de l'AntiquiteParis: 1830-1844A complete seven volume set of this work by A. H.L. Heeren, the French edition.
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1793-97 Oeuvres de J. J. Rousseau, Citoyen de GeneveParis: 1793-97The Works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This edition is decorated with beautiful figures after paintings and drawings of Cochin, Vincent, Renault, and Monsiau
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c1874 New Gleanings from GladstoneLondon: c1874An uncommon satirical pamphlet on William Ewart Gladstone, an unflattering humorous look at his political career, illustrated throughout.
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1820 The Man in the MoonLondon: 1820A remarkable satirical pamphlet alluding to the Peterloo Massacre, illustrated with fifteen cuts by George Cruikshank.
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1774 State-Papers and Letters Addressed to William CarstaresEdinburgh: 1774The uncommon first edition of this fascinating political work, looking into seventeenth century Whig politics in England.
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1847 2Vol Minutes of the Committee of Council on Education With Appendices MapsLondon: 1847A two volume set of the minutes of the council of education.