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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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1934 Fireside Reflections: Life is Not EasyLondon: 1934A smart first edition of this very scarce philosophical work from English writer Charles Herbert Hodgson. -
1911 Browning as a Philosophical & Religious TeacherLondon: 1911A later edition of this interesting study of the work of Robert Browning, with the vanishingly scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1838 Female Excellence; or, Hints to DaughtersLondon: 1838A scarce first edition of this social guide for young women and girls from The Religious Tract Society. -
1902 Parliament Past and PresentLondon: [1902]Wright and Smith's colour illustrated work depicting the history of the Palace of Westminster, bound in two volumes in full morocco. -
1963 The Evolution of the Gilbertese Boti: An Ethnohistorical InterpretationWellington: 1963A smartly bound copy of this scarce ethnohistorical study on the Gilbertese Boti. -
1827-38 Four Scarce Reports from Various Scottish Parliamentary CommitteesLondon: [1827-38]A collection of very scarce and interesting reports from various Scottish committees, including a report from the Inspector of Prisons. -
1938 A Discourse of the Preservation of the SightLondon: 1938A pleasing facsimile copy of this discussion of anatomy from French physician Andre du Laurens, published for the Shakespeare Association. -
1924 Economics of Fatigue and Unrest and The Efficiency of LabourLondon: 1924A scarce work detailing the effects of industrial inefficiency on economic prosperity, with the vanishingly scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
1909 The Map of LifeLondon: 1909A Hatchard bound work looking at ethical problems of everyday life, by William Edward Hartpole Lecky. -
1891 The Catechism of Positive ReligionLondon: 1891A smart translated edition of Auguste Comte's philosophical work outlining his progressive ideal of 'sociocracy'. -
1893 Profit-Sharing and the Labour QuestionLondon: 1893A first edition copy of Bushill's interesting work on profit-sharing, using examples from his own company. -
1832 The Philosophy of Natural HistoryBoston : 1832The fourth edition of this thought-provoking text discussing philosophy and natural history, from Scottish printer and naturalist William Smellie. -
1885 Physical Expression: Its Modes and PrinciplesLondon: 1885A smart second edition of this thought-provoking exploration into physical expression, with illustrations throughout. -
1944 The Concept of Mental MaturityManchester: 1944British psychologist Tom Hatherley Pear's vanishingly scarce essay on the mental maturity of youth, from the library of science-fiction author Brian Aldiss. -
1878 AnthropologyLondon: 1878The first English edition of this illustrated anthropological work, published as a volume from Chapman and Hall's 'Library of Contemporary Science'. -
1896 Select Tracts and Documents Illustrative of English Monetary HistoryLondon: 1896The very scarce first edition of this work on the monetary history of England from 1626-1730, written by William Arthur Shaw. -
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. -
1879 Philosophy: Historical and CriticalLondon: 1879The first edition of this very scarce philosophical work from translation theorist, Andre Lefevere. -
1904 The Ethics of Work and WealthEdinburgh & London: 1904A smart first edition of this very scarce work on the ethical implications of working and wealth. -
1947 The Struggle for the WorldLondon: 1947A bright first edition of James Burnham's philosophical treatise, in which he shows concern over Soviet power and calls for an American empire. -
1885 Physical Expression: its Modes and PrinciplesLondon: 1885A smart second edition of this illustrated work on psychical expression from English writer Francis Warner. -
1837 Arcana of Science and Art: or, an Annual RegisterLondon: 1837An interesting annual report of inventions and discoveries in engineering, art and science, with engravings throughout. -
1860 Sunbeams for All SeasonsLondon: 1860Balfour's very scarce collection of philosophical proverbs and advice to guide the reader through life, in the original gilt cloth. -
1914 Report of the Montessori Conference at East Runton[London]: [1914]A very scarce and interesting first edition account of the Montessori conference held at East Runton in 1914. -
1901-02 8vol The Book of the Home: A Practical Guide to Household ManagementLondon: 1901-02A smart eight volume set of this beautifully illustrated 'Book of the Home', providing an insight into early Edwardian household management. -
1911 MaximsLondon: 1911A delightful copy of La Rochefoucauld's maxims surrounding human conduct, bound by Birdsall in full straight-grain morocco. -
1903 The Life of William Ewart GladstoneLondon: 1903A smartly bound second impression of this biographical set of works exploring the prolific career of Liberal politician and former Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone. -
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1849 Heaven's Antidote to The Curse of LabourLondon: 1849The author's presentation copy of his collection of essays surrounding the relationship of the working class with the Sabbath. -
1920 The Religio Medici and Other Writings of Sir Thomas BrowneLondon: 1920An Everyman's Library edition of Thomas Browne's collection of essays, this copy belonging to and inscribed by English science-fiction author, Brian Aldiss. -
1880-1907 The Works of Herbert SpencerLondon: 1880-1907A brilliant collection of uniformly leather-bound works from Herbert Spencer, including the first edition of his two-volume autobiography. From the library of Foyle's co-founder, W. A. Foyle. -
1880 The Constitutional History of England in its Origin and DevelopmentOxford : 1880A three-volume constitutional history of England by William Stubbs, bound in pleasing tree calf and from the libraries of W. A Foyle and the Earl of Cromer. -
1926-1927 Gazetteer of the Bombay PresidencyBombay: 1926-1927Five 1920s printings of this reference publication on the Bombay Presidency, produced by the British colonial administration. -
1707 De Animi TranquillitateEdinburgi; Edinburgh: 1707A very scarce philosophical work in Latin by Florentius Volusenus. -
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. -
1927 Modes & Manners of the Nineteenth CenturyLondon: 1927The enlarged second edition of this beautifully illustrated study of nineteenth century dress, in a sumptuous Sangorski binding.