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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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1823 Traite des Chemins de Toutes EspecesParis: 1823A scarce work on the traffic of roads by Garnier, in the French language.
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1841 Essai sur les Eux Publiques et sur leur Application aux Besoins de Grandes VillesParis: 1841A detailed study on public waters and their application to the needs of large cities, in the French language.
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1828 4 Volumes Oeuvres Complétes de P. L. Courier: Ornees du Portrait de l'AuteurBrussells: 1828A first edition of this scarce set containing the works of French Hellenist and political writer Paul Louis Courier.
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1741 The Lords Protest, November 18, 1740London: 1741A scarce political work from the House of Lords in government during 1740.
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Signed1902 The Uganda ProtectorateLondon: 1902A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Sir Harry H. Johnston's two volume study of the history and people of Uganda.
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1722 Copies of Some Letters from Mr. Hutcheson, to the Late Earl of SunderlandLondon: 1722The third edition of the very scarce publication of the letters of Archibald Hutcheson to Charles Spencer Sutherland.
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1786 Observations on Mr Pitt's Plan for the Reduction of the National DebtLondon: 1786A first edition of Charles Stanhope's analysis of the prime minister's plans to tackle the national debt. An uncommon work.
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1721-1722 An Historical Account of the Advantages that have Accru'd to EnglandLondon: 1721-1722Parts I and II of Matthias Earbery's very scarce pamphlet about the Hanoverian succession to the throne.
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1788 The Prospect before UsLondon: 1788Very scarce pamphlet concerned with the prospect of a regency.
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1872 2 Vols L'Internationale et Le JacobinismeParis: 1872In this first edition, Oscar Testut raises fears about the popularity of Jacobin politics across eighteenth century Europe. Published in French.
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1819 Public Good, being an Examination into the Claim of Virginia to the vacant Western TerritoryLondon: 1819A scarce later edition of this treatise on Virginia's claim to Western territory by Thomas Paine.
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1817 A Paper on the Means of Reducing the Poors RatesLondon: 1817In this very scarce extract, Major Henry Torrens presents his proposals to alter the Poor Laws to the Parliamentary Select Committee.
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1876 La Bibliotheque de La Paix SocialeParis: 1876A second edition of this French pamphlet from the Social Peace Library.
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1725 M. Tullii Ciceronis Epistolarum ad Quintum Fratrem Libri Tres, et ad Brutum Liber UnusHagae-Comitum [The Hague]: 1725A smart, collected edition of the epistles of Roman lawyer and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero, with extensive accompanying critical notes.
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[1760] Remarks on the Letter Address'd to Two Great Men. In a Letter to the Author of that Piece.London: [1760]A remarkably bright copy of this uncommon work discussing French and British involvement in America.
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1869 Treaty between the United States of America and Different Tribes of Sioux IndiansUnited States: 1869A copy of a treaty with the Sioux Indians and the American Government from 1869.
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1859 3 vols List of Persons Entitled to Vote in the Election of Members for the Borough of MacclesfieldMacclesfield: 1859Three scarce pamphlets on people allowed to vote in Macclesfield in 1859.
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1799-1807 2 vols in 1 Letters Addressed to Lord Grenville and Lord Howick Upon their Removal from the Councils of the King and Report of the Committee of Secrecy of the House of CommonsLondon : 1799-1807Two volumes in one on political matters of the late 1700 and early 1800s.
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1827 A Letter to the Rev. Henry Phillpotts on the Subject of his Two Letters to G. CanningLondon: 1827A scarce study on the subject on Catholicism in response to letters from Reverend Henry Phillpotts to George Canning.
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1834 A Few Remarks on the Proposed Admission of Dissenters into the University of OxfordOxford: 1834A scarce essay from George Moberly arguing against allowing dissenters to study at the University of Oxford.
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1807 The Substance of The Speech Delivered in the Committee of Finance January 9th, 1807London: 1807A scarce copy of the speech delivered by Lord Henry Petty in the Committee of Finance as of January 29th, 1807.
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1701 A Letter from some Electors, to one of their RepresentativesLondon: 1701A very scarce pamphlet from electors to their representatives in Parliament from 1701.
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1789 Memoire sur les Etats Generaux[Paris]: 1789The second edition of the Comte d'Antraigues's work supporting the French Revolution, published to denounce the authority of monarchy, and stigmatize the abuses of hereditary nobility.
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1826 The Political Primer; or, Road to Public HonoursLondon: 1826The very scarce first edition of this anonymously authored guide to the procurement of public honours in early nineteenth century England.
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1985 Night and DayLondon: 1985A fine copy of this anthology of the twentieth century magazine Night and Day. An entertaining volume, found in the unclipped dust wrapper.
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1731 Remarks on the Craftsman's Vindication of His Two Honble Patrons in His Paper of May 22, 1731London: 1731The seventh edition of this political pamphlet from Baron John Hervey.
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1918 The Position of Natural Science in the Educational System of Great BritainLondon : 1918A first edition copy of this report on the education system of Great Britain regarding natural science.
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1762 An Examination of the Commercial Principles of the Late Negotiation between Great Britain and FranceLondon: 1762A very scarce 18th century study into negotiations between Britain and France in 1761, when William Pitt the Elder was Prime Minister.
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1681 A Caution to All True English Protestants, Concerning the Late Popish PlotLondon: 1681A very scarce first edition pamphlet published in the period in which English society realised that the Popish Plot was a fictitious threat.
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1678 The Tryals of William Ireland, Thomas Pickering, and John Grove; For Conspiring to Murder the KingLondon: 1678The first edition of this scarce account of the trials of three men executed during the hysteria surrounding the Popish Plot.
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1681 The Proceedings Against the Right Honourable the Earl of Shaftsbury at the Old BailyLondon: 1681A very scarce contemporary publication of the proceedings mounted against the Earl of Shaftsbury following his public support of the Exclusion Bill, at the time of the Popish Plot.
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1679 The Moderate Parliament Considered in this Time of DangerLondon: 1679A very scarce folded single leaf pamphlet published in the late seventeenth century, discussing Parliamentary elections during the early stages of anxieties about the Popish Plot.
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1679 An Account of the Behaviour of the Fourteen Late Popish Malefactors, Whil'st in NewgateLondon: 1679Newgate prison chaplain Samuel Smith's very scarce account his interactions with fourteen Popish Plot 'malefactors' while imprisoned.
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1681 The Great Point of Succession DiscussedLondon: 1681The first edition of Robert Brady's very scarce pamphlet discussing the succession of the English monarchy, published in support of King Charles II, during the period of the Popish Plot.
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1680 The Information of Thomas Dangerfield, Gent.London: 1680A scarce publication of the information English conspirator Thomas Dangerfield gave in support of the existence of the fictitious Popish Plot.