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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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1836 The Diary of Sir Henry SlingsbyLondon: 1836The scarce first edition of this work, combining the first publication of Slingsby's diary, with a reprint of his trial and further related papers. -
1724 The Scrivener's GuideLondon: 1724A scarce reference work for the use of scriveners, a comprehensive guide. -
1936 Life, Law & LettersLondon: 1936A first edition of this scarce collection of the observations and reflections of the writer and lawyer Edmund Sidney Pollock Haynes. -
1836 5vol The Justice of the Peace and Parish OfficerLondon: 1836A complete five volume set of this new edition of Richard Burn's work of law. -
1848 A Practical Treatise on the Office of SheriffLondon: 1848A smartly bound second edition of this scarce treatise into the profession of sheriffs. -
1827 Memoirs of the Life of Judge JeffreysLondon: 1827The first edition of Humphry W. Woolrych's sympathetic biography of Judge Jeffreys, the feared 'Hanging Judge' of the reign of James II. -
1823 A Treatise on Copyholds, Customary Freeholds, Ancient Demesne, and the Jurisdiction of CourtsLondon: 1823The two volume second edition of this very scarce work on copyholds and freeholds by John Scriven. -
1903 Dress Worn by Gentlemen at His Majesty's Court and on Occasions of CeremonyLondon: 1903A scarce 'new edition, revised and enlarged' of this illustrated account of the clothing worn by gentlemen in British courts. -
1814 A Digest of The Laws Relating to The MilitiaLondon: 1814An exceptionally scarce digest of militia laws applicable in Britain during the early nineteenth century, bound in the publisher's original boards. -
1756 The Great Case of Tithes, Truly Stated, Clearly Open'd, and Fully Resolv'dDublin: 1756An important work on the system of tithes within religious organisations, by Anthony Pearson. -
1838 Law and Practice of Summary Convictions on Penal Statutes by Justices of the PeaceLondon: 1838The third edition of William Paley's very scarce legal reference work, detailing the procedures and principles surrounding summary convictions. -
1832 A Treatise on the Law of Executors and AdministratorsLondon: 1832A very scarce first edition copy of this important work on the legal proceedings of executors, by Edward Vaughan Williams. -
1826 Forms of Proceedings Before the Sheriff Courts in ScotlandEdinburgh: 1826A very scarce early nineteenth-century work on proceedings in the Sheriff Courts of Scotland. -
1880 Lectures on the Early History of InstitutionsLondon: 1880A collection of lectures on the history of institutions, with particular reference to the legal system, by one of the forefathers of legal history. -
1905 Minutes of Evidence Taken Before the Departmental Committee on Industrial AlcoholLondon: 1905The very scarce first edition of this publication of the minutes from the 1904 meeting of the 'Departmental Committee on Industrial Alcohol'. -
1901 Explosives Act: Twenty-Fifth Annual Report on Her Majesty's Inspectors of ExplosivesLondon: 1901The very scarce report for the year 1900 of 'Her Majesty's Inspectors of Explosives'. -
1749 The Crown Circuit CompanionLondon: 1749The first volume of this informative guide to the Crown Circuit, or Crown Court, from the eighteenth century, including the practice of the courts of assize. -
1737 The True Narrative of the Case of Joseph RawsonLondon: 1737A very scarce account of James Sloss' excommunication of Joseph Rawson, the first edition. -
1871 Shorthand Made Easy, Brief and LegibleLondon: 1871The first edition of this very scarce guide to using shorthand, written by George Pearson Renshaw. -
1761 Doctor and Student: Or Dialogues Between a Doctor of Divinity, and a Student in the Laws of EnglandIn the Savoy: 1761A smart example of the fifteenth edition of Christopher St. Germain's discussion of English common law, first published in the early sixteenth century. -
1817 A Plan Suggested For Mature Consideration for Superseding the Necessity of The Poor RatesLondon: 1817A scarce article from 'The Pamphleteer' periodical, discussing a plan for helping the poor and agricultural labourers. -
1875 Report from the Select Committee on Banks of Issue: Together with the Proceedings of the CommitteeNot Stated : 1875A very scarce report containing minutes of evidence pertaining to the bank laws implemented at the time, from the library of the Institute of Bankers. -
1841-1842 Three Works and Essays on Corn LawsManchester: 1841-1842Three scarce works bound together regarding the Corn Laws, arguing that the legislation caused problems for tenant farmers and farm labourers. -
1854 The Laws of the Customs, Consolidated by Direction of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's TreasuryLondon: 1854A scarce work containing the laws of customs implemented in the Customs Consolidation Act of 1853. -
1956-1960 2vol The Humanitarians and the Ten Hour Movement in England & The Development of London Livery CompaniesBoston: 1956-1960A smart copy of these scarce essays from the Baker Library of Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. -
1906-1929 6vol English Local Government from the Revolution to the Municipal Corporations ActLondon: 1906-1929Six smart volumes on the English local government from British social reformers Beatrice and Sidney Webb. -
1885-1887 2vol A History of Private Bill LegislationLondon: 1885-1887A complete two volume set of this detailed legal history from English journalist and legal writer Frederick Clifford. -
1903 A History of Factory LegislationWestminster : 1903The very scarce first edition of this historical work on factory legislation, including the laws that protected women's working conditions. -
1833 Extracts from the Information Received as to the Administration and Operation of the Poor LawsLondon: 1833The first edition of these extracts, taken from reports on the operations and administration of the poor laws. -
1816 Reports From CommitteesLondon: 1816A set of five very scarce volumes of the reports and proceedings of the House of Commons in 1816. -
1772-93 Complainers Proof, in the Petition and Complaint at the Instance of Thomas StephenNot Stated: 1772-93A volume of three very scarce legal reports for political law processes for Elgin, Scotland. -
1872 The Handy Book of Parish LawLondon: 1872A new edition of this guide to understanding parish law, with coverage of areas such as Churchwardens, poor rates and workhouses. -
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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.