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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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1875 Thrift By Samuel SmilesLondon: 1875A very scarce first edition of ‘Thrift’ from Scottish author and government reformer, Samuel Smiles.
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1887 Self-Help; with Illustrations of Conduct and PerseveranceLondon: 1887A leather bound copy of Samuel Smiles self-help book, often called 'the bible of mid-Victorian liberalism'.
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1838 William and Robert Chambers PublicationsEdinburgh: 1838-42A collection of five miscellaneous publications of William and Robert Chambers, bound in one volume.
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1822 Essays Moral, Economical and PoliticalLondon: 1822A charming edition containing the essays of Francis Bacon, celebrated English philosopher and statesman.
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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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1880 A Boy's Voyage Round the World Samuel Smiles Illustrated LeatherLondon: 1880A scarce copy of this travel account edited by Samuel Smiles.
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1876 Samuel Smiles Character New Edition Tree Calf Binding Self HelpLondon: 1876A beautifully bound copy of Smiles' work on character.
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1884 Self Help With Illustrations of Conduct and Preserverance Smiles ChartistLondon: 1884New edition of chartist reformer Samuel Smiles' most famous book due to its strong social comments.
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1658 Opuscula Varia Posthuma Philosophica Civilia Francis Bacon Scarce First EdLondon: 1658A handsomely bound, first edition copy of this important collection of posthumously published essays by Sir Francis Bacon.