Feminism
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1996 The Feminine MystiqueNorfolk: 1996A handsome collector's edition copy of this classic feminist book by Betty Friedan, widely recognised as having started the second-wave feminist movement.
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1991 Wild Swans, Three Daughters of ChinaLondon: 1991A lovely first edition of Jung Chang's history of China following three female generations in her family.
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1996 Sacrificed Wife/Sacrificer's WifeNew York; Oxford : 1996An interesting historical work exploring the role of women in ancient India.
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1991 Wild SwansLondon: 1991The first edition of Jung Chang's influential personal history of China following three female generations.
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1883 The Complete Home: An Encyclopaedia of Domestic Life and AffairsPhiladelphia: 1883Illustrated with bright chromolithograph plates, this is an early edition of Julia McNair Wright's impressive domestic manual.
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1944 Women Writers and The Later Women NovelistsOxford : 1944-47A study of women's contribution to English literature in history by B. G. MacCarthy, two first editions.
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2006 American Women in Gilded Age LondonGainesville: 2006An interesting historical account of female American literary expatriates in London, the author's presentation copy. A bright first edition, first impression. -
1911 The Story of the Manchester High School for Girls 1871-1911Manchester: 1911A fascinating first edition detailing the history of the girl's school known for educating numerous feminist icons, by educator Sara Burstall.
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1842 The Daughters of England , their Position in Society, Character and ResponsibilitiesLondon: 1842A leather-bound guide to young women on how to present properly in Victorian England, written by Mrs. Ellis.
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1892 Tokology, a Book for Every WomanChicago and London: 1892A fascinating feminist medical work written by Alice Stockham, illustrated and informing on all sorts of ailments of womenkind.
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1861 Poems by Eliza CookLondon & New York: 1861A beautiful clothbound collection of the poetry of Eliza Cook, selected by the author and illustrated throughout.
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1898 Via LucisParis: 1898A fine, first edition copy of Julia Brewster's journal which was printed posthumously.
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1827 A Word in Favor of Female SchoolsLondon: 1827A scarce pamphlet on the benefits of educating young women in schools, written by a Mrs. Broadhurst of Bath.
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1992 Expletives DeletedLondon: 1992A fine, first edition anthology of Angela Carter's writings. Posthumously published, this selection of essays are by one of the twentieth century's most important feminist author.
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1865 A Winter in Algeria 1863-4 Mrs Rogers First Ed Illustrated Victorian Travel FeminismLondon: 1865The first edition of this highly influential Victorian travel guide, complete with six monochrome illustrations.
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c1700-1864 4vols in1 A Selection of French Works on Women The Merit the Malice Ernest Legouve Jules AndrieuRouen; Paris; Valois; : c1700-1864A sammelband of works representing the mischief, malice and cunning of women. Being a variety of poetry, prose and essay bound in one volume. Four uncommon works bound as one.
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1946 Women in Uniform D Collett Wadge WAR MILITARY Dustwrapper IllustratedLondon : 1946An uncommon illustrated account of the role of women in war.
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1862 A Description of Millenium Hall Sarah Scott Illus First Ed Scarce FeministLondon: 1862A very scarce first edition of this significant and popular novel.
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1798 Memoirs of the Author of a Vindication of the Rights of Woman Godwin FirstLondon: 1798The first edition of this memoir of Mary Wollstonecraft.