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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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1976 The Governance of BritainLondon : 1976A fine, signed first edition of Harold Wilson's 'The Governance of Britain'.
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1819 A Memoir Concerning the Origin and Progress of the Reform ProposedEdinburgh: 1819A very scarce first edition of this detailed discussion on a Scottish reform, written by the Scottish reformer Archibald Fletcher.
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1865 Thoughts on the Future Civil Policy of AmericaNew York: 1865The first edition of John William Draper's work on the civil policy of America in the latter half of the twentieth century.
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1851-4 Report From the Select Committee Appointed to Report the Nature and SubstanceLondon: 1851-4A nicely bound collection of two late Georgian reports on politics and the church.
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1818 Reponse de M Camille-Jordan Depute du Departement de L'AinParis: 1818A scarce French pamphlet which looks at the political climate in the Ain region following their occupation by Austrian troops.
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1786 A Letter from the Right Hon Edmund Burke to A Noble Lord On the AttacksLondon: 1796A first edition, early printing of Edmund Burke's public rebuttal regarding attacks made regarding his pension.
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1799 The Rolliad in Two Parts Probationary Odes For the Laureateship and Political OdesLondon: 1799An exceptionally bright copy of this scathing eighteenth century political satire on William Pitt and his followers.
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1802 Substance of the Speech Delivered by Lord Grenville in the House of LordsLondon: 1802An uncommon pamphlet regarding a political speech given by Lord Grenville in the House of Lords on the 13th November 1801.
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1834 Chambre des Deputes Session 1834 communication Faite Au Nom du GouvernementParis: 1834A scarce political pamphlet regarding the Canut revolts in Lyon during the 1830s.
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1829 England's Liberties Defended The Substance of A Second SpeechBristol: 1829A very scarce, first edition of this political pamphlet created by a dissenting minister at Bristol, William Thorp.
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1745 Voyage de Languedoc et de Provence Edition Entierement DifferenteChanguion: 1745A scarce, French pamphlet on the province of Languedoc, which is modern-day Occitanie.
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1781 Compte Rendu Au RoiLondres: 1781The first London printing of Jacques Necker's important economic document regarding France's financial affairs.
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1815 American Encroachments on British RightsLondon: 1815A section from the nineteenth century publication 'The Pamphleteer' regarding American Encroachments of British Rights.
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1792 Anecdotes of the Life of The Right Honourable William PittLondon: 1792The complete four volumes of William Pitt the Elder's life and political speeches. An early publication on Pitt's life.
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1738 The Voice of Liberty or a British Philippic a Poem in Miltonic VerseLondon: 1738A very scarce, first edition copy of this poem by Mark Akenside under the pseudonym of 'Britannicus'.
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1807 All The Talents A Satirical PoemLondon: 1807A scarce first edition of John Joseph's satirical poem ridiculing the Whig administration. This is an extremely successful political satire.
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1754 The Patriot; or, The Irish Packet Open'dLondon: 1754A very scarce first edition thus of this patriotic Irish periodical, published during a time of unrest in Ireland.
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1814 Why Are We Still At War? Or, the American Question ConsideredNot Stated: 1814A very scarce first edition of this detailed pamphlet discussing the War of 1812, between the United States and Great Britain.
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1779 Substance of the Speeches Made in the House of Commons on WednesdayLondon: 1779An uncommon first edition of this condensed excerpt of Edmund Burke's speech on the financial drains of Britain.
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1741 The Lords Protest, November 18, 1740. To Which is Added, ConsiderationsLondon: 1741An uncommon first edition of the proceedings of the government in late 1740, containing three of the same pamphlets together.
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1779 Substance of the Speeches Made in the House of Commons, on WednesdayLondon: 1779An uncommon first edition of this condensed version of Edmund Burke's speech on the financial issues of Britain in the late eighteenth century.
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1890 Translations of Protocols and General Act of the Slave Trade ConferenceLondon: 1890A scarce piece of colonial history, being the proceedings of the Anti-Slavery Conference at Brussels in 1889-1890.
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1799 An Account of the Proceedings of the Acting Governors of the House of IndustryNot Stated: 1799A very scarce work on the House of Industry in Dublin and the proceedings of the governors.
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1890 Translations of Protocols and General Act of the Slave Trade ConferenceLondon: 1890A scarce piece of colonial history, being the proceedings of the Anti-Slavery Conference at Brussels in 1889-1890.
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1791 The Letters of Simkin the Second.. Upon the Trial of Warren HastingsLondon: 1791A smartly bound copy of this very scarce work on Warren Hastings' impeachment proceedings.
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1730 Opera OmniaLondon: 1730The first complete works of Sir Francis Bacon. A scarce edition, being one of fifty large paper copies published.
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1664 The Fourth Part of a Brief Register Kalender and Survey of the Several Kinds FormsLondon: 1664A very scarce copy of William Prynne's analysis of the Parliamentary Writs of 1664. Being the fourth volume of this series he created. The first edition of this volume.
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1614 The Charge of Sir Francis Bacon KnightLondon: 1614A very scarce first edition of this important treatise by Francis Bacon. Here Bacon highlights his stance against duels, which he deemed to be against the will of God.
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1759 Reasons for an Augmentation of at Least Twelve Thousand MarinersLondon: 1759A bright, very scarce, first edition copy of this treatise by Jonas Hanway which looks at the state of the British coasting trade, and mariners during the Seven Years' War.
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1775 Remarks on the Principal Acts of the Thirteenth Parliament of Great BritainLondon: 1775A finely bound, first edition of this noted political work, justifying the loyalist case in the American War of Independence.
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1870 Speeches on Questions of Public PolicyLondon: 1870The first edition of this collection of British statesman Richard Cobden's speeches regarding public policy.
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1809 Poems on the Abolition of the Slave Trade1809: 1809A beautifully preserved copy of this important celebratory work, issued following Britain's abolition of the slave trade. The first edition.
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1780 Speech of Edmund Burke Esq Member of Parliament for the City of BristolLondon: 1780The first edition of this speech given by Edmund Burke, the M.P for Bristol.
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1832 Oration Delivered Before the Legislature of Massachusetts At Their RequestBoston: 1832An account of an oration delivered by Francis Calley Gray regarding the hundredth anniversary of the Birth of George Washington.
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1813 An Abstract of Such Parts of the Acts of ParliamentBirmingham: 1813A very scarce pamphlet regarding the condensed rules on hallmarking in the context of the Birmingham silversmiths and plate-workers.
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1652 The State of France as it Stood in the IX Yeer of this present MonarchLondon: 1652The first edition of this very scarce work observing the French royal family, military force and customs by noted diarist, John Evelyn.