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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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1782-1783 Tableau de ParisAmsterdam: 1782The first six volumes of the second edition of Louis-Ssbastien Mercier's portrait of daily life in Paris in the eighteenth century. -
1733 Le Jardin des Racines GrequesParis: 1739A charming poetical guide to the Grecian roots of the French language by Claude Lancelot. -
1741 Les Caracteres de Theophraste: Avec les Caractères ou les Mœurs de ce SiecleAmsterdam: 1741A two volume mid eighteenth century edition of M. de la Bruyere's edition of the philosophical works of Theophrastus. -
1964 Journey into RussiaLondon: 1964A smart first edition of this detailed account of the author's travels across Russia, with a folding map. -
1984 The Age of IdeologiesLondon : 1984The first UK edition of this translated work exploring the rise of ideologies, written by German political scientist Karl Dietrich Bracher. -
1978 Your Disobedient ServantLondon: 1978A smart first edition of Chapman's detailed work on the Ministry of Public Building and Works. Bound by Maltbys of Oxford. -
1984 Labour in Power 1945-1951Oxford: 1984The first edition of this illustrated political work by Kenneth O. Morgan, bound in a crushed half morocco binding by Maltbys. -
c1908 A Small Selection of Papers and Speeches by Lord KnaresboroughNot Stated: 1908A vanishingly scarce, privately printed, selection of speeches given by Henry Meysey-Thompson, 1st Baron Knaresborough, between 1886 and 1906. -
1764 An Enquiry after HappinessLondon: 1764The tenth edition of Richard Lucas's philosophical and religious work surrounding true happiness, complete with three parts in two volumes. -
1728 Du Statu Mortuorum & Resurgentium Tractatus. Of the State of the DeadLondon: 1728A scarce English translation of Thomas Burnet's interesting philosophical treatise in which he discusses the punishment of those who have done wrong. -
1767 Chearful Thoughts on the Happiness of a Religious Life, To Which Are Added, ReflectionsLondon: 1767A very scarce volume containing two philosophical religious works by Presbyterian minister Edward Harwood. -
1739 Essais de Michel Seigneur de MontaigneLondon: 1739The fourth edition of this scarce collection of essays by French philosopher Michel Seigneur de Montagne. -
1841 A Treatise on Political Economy; or, the Production, Distribution, and Consumption of WealthPhiladelphia: 1841The new American edition of this important treatise on political economy from liberal French economist Jean-Baptiste Say, translated to English. -
1892 Duty: With Illustrations of Courage, Patience & EnduranceLondon: 1892A new edition of Samuel Smiles' self-help work on the theme of duty, bound in full tree calf. -
1919 Human Traits and Their Social SignificanceNew York: 1919The very scarce proof copy of this social science study on human traits by Irwin Edman, printed for the use of Columbia College students. -
1854 Proverbial PhilosophyLondon: 1854A smart illustrated edition of Martin Tupper's Proverbial Philosophy in the scarce original binding. -
1778 A Complete Collection of State-Trials, and Proceedings For High-TreasonLondon: 1778Volumes VII and VIII of this extensive study of trials of English history, in particular relating to treason. -
1798 The Letters of JuniusHudersfield: 1798A scarce provincial imprint of 'Letters of Junius', a collection of anonymously authored letters critical of the Hanoverian government. -
1861 Proverbial PhilosophyLondon: 1861A collection of philosophical proverbs by Martin F. Tupper, in the original decorative cloth binding. -
1853 Philosophy in Sport Made Science in EarnestLondon: 1853A smart edition of this intriguing novel educating the reader on juvenile games, with a striking fore edge painting. -
1869 Womankind in Western Europe From the Earliest Times to the Seventeenth CenturyLondon: 1869A brightly illustrated work on the history of the female sex from English antiquarian Thomas Wright. -
1877 How to Talk Correctly; a Pocket Manual to Promote Polite and Accurate ConversationLondon: 1877A smart copy of this comprehensive Victorian guide to polite conversation, correct pronunciation, correct spelling, and more. -
1938 AmericaLondon: 1938The first UK edition of Franz Kafka's posthumously published unfinished first novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1896 Kokoro, Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner LifeBoston: 1896The first edition of Lafcadio Hearn's collection of fifteen essays about the inner spirit of Japan in the nineteenth century. -
1898-99 The Workers, An Experiment in Reality: The East & The WestNew York: 1898-99A pair of very well presented copies of Princeton sociologist Walter Wyckoff's "experiment in reality" surrounding his trek across America. -
1895 Indoor StudiesBoston: 1895A smart new Riverside edition of this collection of essays from American naturalist John Burroughs. -
2002 Regarding the Pain of OthersNew York: 2003The uncorrected proof of Susan Sontag's thought provoking work on violence, with a letter from the publisher. -
1895-1896 Dangle's Mixture; The Bounder; Contraptions; The Nunquam PapersLondon: 1895-1896A smart collection of four very scarce works published by the staff of the weekly socialist newspaper 'The Clarion'. -
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1950 SMERSHNew York: 1950A very smart first US edition of this political biographical work exploring the Russian anti-Communist underground organisations. Signed and inscribed by the editor, Milt Hill. -
1904 ImmoralityLondon: 1904The first cheap edition of this compelling study of life and immorality, written by English cleric and academic, Alfred Williams Momerie. -
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1929 Marius the Epicurean: His Sensations and IdeasLondon: 1929A beautifully illustrated two volume edition of Walter Pater's novel, with one plate signed by the illustrator, Thomas Mackenzie. -
c1904 The Home Beautiful: The Wedded LifeLondon: c1904A smart copy of this charming guide for young men and women for a happy and healthy married life, with illustrations. -
1876 Robinson Crusoe's MoneyNew York: 1876The first edition of this interesting economic parable by David A. Wells, an illustrated satirical novel. -
1894 6,000 Tons of GoldMeadville, PA: 1894A smart first edition of this unique novel weaving treasure hunting and Wall Street, written by H. R. Chamberlain. -
2002 Essays or Counsels, Civil and MoralLondon: 2002A very smart copy of this illustrated collection of essays from Francis Bacon, with the original slip case. -
c1855-1858 Law and Lawyers & Reveries of a BachelorLondon: c1855-1858Two volumes bound into one, with a collection of writings on the law and lawyers in the United Kingdom, and an interesting work from American author Donald Grant Mitchell.