Economics & Social Sciences
Primary sources, seminal works and rare texts on Economics and Social Sciences, encompassing Philosophy, Law and Politics.
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1867 Fragments Economiques de Marcel Roulleaux Publies par ses AmisParis: 1867A first edition copy of this very scarce work on the economics of Marcel Roulleaux, in the original French.
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1858 The Library of His Excellency Sir George Grey, K.C.B. PhilologyLondon: 1858A photo-duplication of this detailed study of the development of language in South Africa.
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1954 Education in the New AgeLondon : 1954A bright second edition copy of Education in the New Age.
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1913 Spiritualism and Psychical ResearchLondon: 1913A scarce work on the study of spiritualism by John Arthur Hill.
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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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1792 A Report of Some Proceedings on the Commission for the Trial of the Rebels in the Year 1746London: 1792The third edition of English judge Sir Michael Foster's discussion of the authority of the Crown Court, specifically in relation to treason and murder.
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1867 A Treatise on CopyholdLondon: 1867A scarce edition of Jon Scriven's Treatise on Copyhold, with a sheet of Law of Real Property.
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1904 City DevelopmentEdinburgh: 1904A first edition of this fascinating work on city development by Patrick Geddes.
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1891 Morning Dew-Drops or The Juvenile AbstainerLondon: 1891A scarce and illustrated volume on temperance, which was popular in the 19th century, by the well-known temperance campaigner Clara Lucas Balfour.
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1657 Regestrum Practicale; or, the Practical RegisterLondon: 1657The very scarce first edition of this mid seventeenth century legal work from William Style, best known for authoring this work, and working as a barrister at Inner Temple.
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1765 The Political Works of Francis BaconLondon: 1765A bright rebound copy of Francis Bacon's collection of political works.
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1797-99 A Treatise on CopyholdsLondon: 1797-99A scarce first edition copy of the legal treatise on copyholds by Charles Watkins.
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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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c1860 The Wits and Beaux of SocietyLondon : c1860A complete one volume edition of The Wits and Beaux of Society, with illustrations.
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1854 Historical Survey Of Speculative Philosophy From Kant To HegelLondon: 1854A first edition copy of this scarce work on speculative philosophy from Kant to Hegel, translated from the original German.
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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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1804 Transactions of the Society Instituted at London, for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce: Vol XXIISnowhill: 1804The 1804 transactions for The Royal Society of Arts, a London-based society offering practical solutions for social problems.
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1808-1825 4 vols The Statutes of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandLondon : 1808-1825Four volumes of statutes of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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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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1856 A Delineation of the Primary Principles of ReasoningLondon: 1856A first edition of this uncommon volume in which Robert Boyd Kidd offers a philosophical treatise on logic.
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1845 2vol The Works of The Learned and Judicious Divine: Mr. Richard HookerOxford: 1845A complete two volume set of this biographical sketch of Richard Hooker, with details of his work.
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1915 Regulations for the Award of Teachers' CertificatesLondon: 1915A very scarce volume published by the union who validated exams and set standards for teacher training. Alongside the syllabus, example papers, the volume also includes the results of the exams.
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1960 Race Elements in Bengal: A Quantitative StudyLondon: 1960A scarce anthropological work on the ethnicity of Bengalis, from a survey taken in 1945.
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1807 A Brief Account of the Subversion of the Papal Government 1798London: 1807A scarce third edition of this study on the Papal States or the State of the Church in Italy, with folding plates.
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1856 Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of CharacterBoston: 1856A signed copy of Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character by Joel Hawes. -
1839 The Acts of the Lords of Council in Civil Causes A.D. M.CCCC.LXXVIII-M.CCCC.XCVLondon : 1839A first edition copy of this reference work of The Acts of the Lords of Council in Civil Causes during the reigns of James III and IV.
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1884 The Public and General Acts passed in the Forty-Seventh and Forty-Eighth Years of the Reign of Her Majesty Queen VictoriaLondon : 1884A leather bound edition of this collection of acts passed in the Forty-Seventh and Forty-Eighth Years of the Reign of Queen Victoria.
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1797 The Posthumous Works of Charles FearneLondon : 1797A first edition copy of The Posthumous Works of Charles Fearne.
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1806 An Epitome of MythologyLondon: 1806A scarce copy of Reverend Thomas Smith's review of mythology.
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1820 The Mute Christian Under the Smarting RodLondon: 1820The fifty-first edition of English non-conformist Puritan preacher Thomas Brooks's work.
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1700 Choice Presidents Upon All Acts of Parliament, Relating to the Office and DutyLondon: 1700A scarce seventeenth century legal work by Richard Kilburne, an essential resource on the law of the era.
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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.