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Economics & Social Sciences
Primary sources, seminal works and rare texts on Economics and Social Sciences, encompassing Philosophy, Law and Politics.
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1876 Robinson Crusoe's MoneyNew York: 1876The first edition of this interesting economic parable by David A. Wells, an illustrated satirical novel.
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1817 Defence of Economy Against the Right Hon. George RoseLondon: 1817A very scarce economics pamphlet by leading reformer Jeremy Bentham, the first separate edition of this essay.
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1820 Lettres a M. Malthus, sur Differens Sujets d'Economie PolitiqueParis: 1820The first edition of this uncommon series of letters by the French economist Jean-Baptiste Say, addressed to his rival economist Malthus.
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1932-1933 2vols India in 1930-31 and 1931-32Calcutta: 1932-1933Two volumes containing reports on India between 1930 and 1932, with folding maps.
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1906 The JungleLondon: 1906The first UK edition, fourth impression of this revealing and impactful novel on the conditions of the working class which inspired societal change, written by Upton Sinclair.
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1801 The RamblerLondon: 1801Samuel Johnson's series of short papers bound over four volumes in full calf.
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1562 Trattato delle Monete a Valuta LoroFiorenza [Florence]: 1562The very scarce first Italian language translation of Guillaume Budé's treatise on ancient coins and measures.
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1880-87 The Journal of Hellenic StudiesLondon: 1880-87Eight volumes of the Journal of Hellenic Studies, illustrated and bound in a Lawrence half calf binding.
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1902 8vols A Collection of Works by Theodore RooseveltNew York and London: 1902A smart collection of eight volumes of works from the twenty-sixth President of the United Stated of America, Theodore Roosevelt.
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1906 2vol The Economic History of India Under Early British RuleLondon: 1906Two smart second edition volumes on the economic history of India.
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1921-1931 5vol India in 1920, 1926-27, 1927-28, 1928-29, & 1929-30Calcutta: 1921-1931Five scarce first edition copies of reports prepared for presentation to Parliament on India across the 1920s.
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1776 Philosophical and Political History of the Settlements and Trade of the Europeans in the East and West IndiesDublin: 1776Volumes II and III of the four volume 1776 Dublin edition of J. Justamond's translation of Abbe Raynal's historical study.
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1823 A New System of Practical Domestic EconomyLondon: 1823The third edition of this uncommon guide for domestic economy, in the original boards.
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1809-1810 The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy & Sermons on Several SubjectsLondon: 1809-1810A collection of three volumes by William Paley, comprised of his moral, political and religious views.
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1772 2Vols Junius Stat Nominis Umbra (Letters of Junius)London: [1772]An early edition of the infamous political 'Letters of Junius' bound in full calf over two volumes.
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1989 The Rights of Women Olympe de GougesLondon: 1989A very scarce political work on the suffragettes and the rights of women, originally written by Olympe de Gouges.
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1922-1923 Council of State Debates: Volume III, Nos 14-42. With Three Index Volumes.Delhi: 1922-1923An impressive volume including twenty-eight numbers of the 'Council of State Debates' discussing the governance of India in 1922 and 1923.
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1805 A Treatise on the Coins of the Realm; In a Letter to the KingOxford: 1805A beautiful example of this scarce work on the coins of the United Kingdom by Charles Jenkinson, 1st Earl of Liverpool.
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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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1916 South African Commerce and Manufacturer's Record Volume 10Cape Town, South Africa : 1916A very scarce historical record of South African commerce and manufacturers' with business advertisements throughout.
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1924 Independence: Rectorial address Delivered At St. Andrews October 10, 1923New York: 1924The U.S edition of this transcript of a speech delivered by the noted Rudyard Kipling at the University of St Andrews, in the original dust wrapper.
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1938 Fascism Democracy and the PressLondon: 1938A bright first edition copy of Kingsley Amis's work on Fascism, democracy and the press.
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1936 What Are Your Going To Do About It? The Case for Constructive PeaceLondon: 1936A smart first edition of this political work on pacifism and options for avoiding future wars.
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1932 The Programme of the Communist International Together With the Statutes of the Communist InternationalLondon: 1932A smart second printing of this international pamphlet advocating for world communism.
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1943 The Papacy in Politics To-dayLondon: 1943A revised edition of McCabe's examination of the role of the Roman Catholic Church in politics, with emphasis on the Second World War.
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1942 Labour in the Colonies: Some Current ProblemsLondon: 1942A scarce copy of this pamphlet from the Research Series issued by the Fabian Society.
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1944 The Rationalist AnnualLondon: 1944A smart first edition of this scarce annual from the Rationalist Press Association.
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1936 China: League Against ImperialismLondon: 1936A smart first edition of this scarce pamphlet on China and Imperialist oppression.
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1947 Palestine: Britain's Honour at StakeWrotham: 1947A very scarce pamphlet on the Palestine Mandate, by the missionary Frances E. Newton, a well-known spokesperson for Palestine.
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1938 The Truth about SpainLondon: 1938A bright copy of this uncommon 1930s pamphlet concerning the Spanish Revolution and what it means for the Western World.
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1932 War Debts and ReparationsLondon: 1932A bright copy of this scarce pamphlet, arguing against war debts and reparations, with reference to the economic slump.
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1940 Is This an Imperialist War?London: 1940A scarce pamphlet in which the influential Harold Laski discusses the interests of Socialism in the Second World War.
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1936 The Problem of Distressed AreasLondon: 1936A scarce pamphlet by Wal Hannington on areas of mass unemployment in the UK, before the publication of his book of the same name.
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1938 The City TodayLondon: 1938A very scarce pamphlet on the UK financial services sector from 1931 to 1938, published by the New Fabian Research Bureau.
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1941 Judging the U.S.S.R.Harrogate: 1941A scarce pamphlet reprinted from The Anglo-Soviet Journal, discussing the political and social progress of the U.S.S.R.
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1936 Rebellion in SpainBirmingham: 1936A scarce pamphlet exploring the Spanish Revolution of 1936 from a British perspective.