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Windows into worlds gone by, a vast store of history. Both the iconic and the less well-known is here. Together with forgotten byways and things not found anywhere else. Here is also Americana, Crime, Feminism, Occultism,Archaeology, and Ethnography.
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1904 Women Who Have Worked and WonLondon: [1904]The first edition of this interesting illustrated work on the lives of many noted and influential Christian women, written by Jennie Chappell and bound in half calf.
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1984 Axioms: A NovelLondon: 1984A lovely first edition copy of Sheila Macleod's powerful feminist novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1914 Prisons and Prisoners: Some Personal ExperiencesLondon: 1914The first edition of this compelling autobiography by militant suffragette, Constance Lytton, who writes of her experiences being imprisoned for protests.
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1972 Women in BetweenNew York : 1972A first edition of this informative work on female roles in New Guinea society by anthropologist Marilyn Strathern.
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1913 Die Weiberherrschaft in der Geschichte der Menschheit: Zweiter BandMunich: 1913Volume II of a three volume set of Fuchs and Kind's profusely illustrated history of female power throughout history.
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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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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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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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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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1862 A Description of Millenium Hall Sarah Scott Illus First Ed Scarce FeministLondon: 1862A very scarce first edition of this significant and popular novel.