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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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1827 A Practical Treatise on the Law Relating to the Office and Duty of SheriffLondon: 1827The first edition of this scarce exploration on the profession of sheriffs, an interesting and scarce work, this copy being signed by the author. -
1811 Religion and Policy and the Countenance and Assistance Each Should Give to the Other. With a Survey of the Power and Jurisdiction of the Pope in the Dominions of Other PrincesOxford: 1811The first edition of the Earl of Clarendon's posthumously published discussion of papal powers, complete in two volumes. -
1837 An Act for Registering Births, Deaths, and Marriages in England Passed 17th August 1836London: 1837A very scarce copy of this Act for the registration of birth, deaths, and marriages in England. -
1834 Report from His Majesty's Commissioners for Inquiring into the Poor LawsLondon: 1834A smart first edition of this work discussing the Poor Law Amendment Act, which was created to reduce the cost of looking after the poor. -
1882 Trois Condamnes a MortParis: 1882A smart copy of this scarce work exploring a crime resulting in three deaths from French philosopher Jules Simon, in the original French. -
1909 Accidental Injuries to Workmen, With Reference to Workmen's Compensation Act, 1906London: 1909An informative guide to accidental injuries to workmen, with reference to the Workmen's Compensation Act which had been passed three years previously. -
1876 Ancient Law: Its Connection with the Early History of Society, and Its Relation to Modern IdeasLondon: 1876A smart sixth edition of this detailed historical work on ancient law from British jurist and historian Henry James Sumner Maine. -
1854 Memoir of Thomas Thomson, AdvocateEdinburgh: 1854The uncommon first edition of this biography of the life of Scottish advocate Thomas Thomson, in a lovely signed binding by Henderson and Bissett. -
1788 The Speech of Sir Elijah ImpeyLondon: 1788A very scarce transcript of Elijah Impey's speech given before the House on Commons in regard to his impeachment, the first edition. -
1909 First Report to Enquire into the Law of DivorceLondon: 1909A very scarce report presented to both Houses of Parliament concerning divorce laws. -
1877 Bits and Bearing ReinsLondon: 1877A vanishingly scarce campaign written by Edward Fordham Flower, against the harm caused to horses from tight bearing reins. -
1870 Case on Behalf of the Right Honourable Edith Maud, Countess of LoudounLondon: 1870A vanishingly scarce publication of the case presented by Edith Maud, Countess of Loudoun concerning her right to inherit the baronies of Botreaux, Hungerford, De Molyns and Hastings. -
1809 Commentaries on the Laws of EnglandLondon: 1809A new revised edition of this important law work by William Blackstone, one of the most influential works on law ever written. -
1950 Primitive LawLondon: 1950The second edition of this fascinating historical study of law, thoroughly examining theories of its origins. -
1896 The Inner Temple: Its Early History, as Illustrated by its Records 1505-1603London: 1896The first edition of this historical study surrounding the Inner Temple association for barristers and judges, compiled by one of its members, F. A. Inderwick. -
1852 Anecdotes of the Bench and BarLondon: 1852A very scarce compilation of anecdotes on the bench and bar, the first edition of this interesting work on the Victorian legal system. -
1781 Proceedings at Large on the Trial of John Donellan, Esq.London: 1781The first edition of this very scarce account of John Donellan's trial for the murder of his brother in law, Sir Theodosius Boughton, 7th Baronet. -
1778 A Complete Collection of State-Trials, and Proceedings For High-TreasonLondon: 1778Volumes VII and VIII of this extensive study of trials of English history, in particular relating to treason. -
c1855-1858 Law and Lawyers & Reveries of a BachelorLondon: c1855-1858Two volumes bound into one, with a collection of writings on the law and lawyers in the United Kingdom, and an interesting work from American author Donald Grant Mitchell. -
1799 A System of the Law of Marine InsurancesBoston: 1799The second U.S. edition of this uncommon work on marine insurance laws by James Allan Park. -
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1924 Indian Military LawLondon: 1924A signed first edition of this very scarce guide to Indian Military Law for the use of officers in the Indian Army preparing for their examinations. -
1926 5vol The Complete Newgate CalendarLondon: 1926A smart complete set of this historical collection of moralising stories and sin, crime, and criminals. -
1899 The Law Relating to Infectious Diseases and HospitalsLondon: 1899A very scarce first edition of this important work on laws regarding infectious diseases. -
1844 Parliamentary Debates on the Dissenters' Chapels BillLondon: 1844A presentation copy of this work on the Dissenters' Chapels Bill, bound in full calf. -
1840 The Proceedings and Reports of the Town Council of the Borough of Newcastle for 1839Newcastle: 1840The very scarce publication of the 'Proceedings and Reports of the Town Council of the Borough of Newcastle' in 1839. -
c1917 The Law of Soviet Russia Concerning Marriage & ParentageLondon: c1917A scarce pamphlet on the law of Soviet Russia regarding marriage and children, as produced by the People's Russian Information Bureau . -
1936 Report and Findings of Committee of Enquiry into Breaches of International Law Relating to Intervention in SpainLondon: 1936A smart copy of this informative report on the intervention in Spain with evidence furnished by the Spanish Government to the League of Nations. -
1905 Ancient Law: Its Connection with the Early History of Society and its Relation to Modern IdeasLondon: 1905A smartly bound copy of this comprehensive study into ancient law and society. -
1832 Inquiries Concerning the Intellectual Powers and the Investigation of TruthEdinburgh: 1832The third edition of Scottish physician John Abercrombie's popular philosophical work. -
1609 Regiam Majestatem: The Auld Lawes Constitutions of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1609The very scarce first English language edition of this early seventeenth century work on the constitution and law of Scotland. -
1812 Remarks on the Constitution and Procedure of the Scottish Courts of LawEdinburgh: 1812The vanishingly scarce first edition of the first published work by Scottish legal writer James Glassford. -
1862 Documents Relating to the Settlement of the Church of England by the Act of Uniformity of 1662London: 1862A smart copy of this detailed collection of historical documentation relating to the Act of Uniformity of 1662. -
1948 The Trials of Oscar WildeLondon: 1948The first edition of this account of the trials of Oscar Wilde, edited by H. Montgomery Hyde, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
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1964 Tipping The ScalesLondon: 1964A signed presentation copy of this example of Cecil's non fiction, presented in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1809 Lanthony and Tachbrook: An Act of ParliamentLondon: 1809A very scarce 1809 act of parliament, regarding the sale of a Warwickshire estate, and the discharge of incumbrances from estates in Monmouth and Hereford. -
1826 An Historical Sketch of the Municipal Constitution of the City of EdinburghEdinburgh: 1826The first edition of this informative account of the history of the constitution of Edinburgh.