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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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1842 The Complete Works of Michael de MontaigneLondon : 1842The very scarce first edition of the works of influential philosopher Michael de Montaigne, with a frontispiece and vignette title page. -
1855 Nouveau Plan de Paris Illustre, Dedie au Commerece et a’LindustrieParis: 1855A richly illustrated guide to Paris, offering a history of the city, descriptions of major monuments, and a commercial directory of Parisian merchants, trades and industries, with 12 fold-out maps. -
1884-1891 Bohn's Standard Library Edition of Burke's WorksLondon: 1884-1891A wonderful complete set of later Bohn's Standard Library Editions of The Works of Edmund Burke, the pioneering founder of cultural and political conservatism. -
1828-1831 3vol Memoires et Supplement aux Memoires de Vidocq: Chef de la Police de Surete Jusqu'en 1827Paris: 1828-1831A fantastic six set of works, bound into three volumes, on renowned private detective Eugène-François Vidocq. -
1867 Proceedings in Reference to the Preservation of the Bunhill Fields Burial GroundLondon: 1867A first edition copy in the publisher's original cloth binding with the London coat of arms stamped in gilt to the front board. -
1933 An Almanack for the Year of our Lord 1933London: 1933A rare survival in the paper wraps, Whitaker's popular Almanack for the year 1933. -
1742 The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons from the Restoration to the Present Time (Vol II & IV)London: 1742Two first edition volumes from this comprehensive history of the House of Commons, neatly bound in quarter calf. -
1972 The Carlton ClubLondon and New York: 1972The new and revised edition of work detailing the history and intricacies of one of London's foremost members-only clubs, with a coloured frontispiece and 4 plates. -
1861 Liber Albus: The White Book of the City of LondonLondon : 1861A smart copy of the first edition of the English translation of the first book of English Common Law. -
1791 Vindiciae Gallicae. Defence of the French Revolution and its English AdmirersLondon: 1791A bright example of the second edition of Sir James Mackintosh's passionate defence of British supporters of the French Revolution. -
1906 Land Reform: Occupying Ownership, Peasant Proprietary, and Rural EducationLondon : 1906A comprehensive volume written by Liberal Mayor of Birmingham Jesse Collings, with 5 plates and a folding map. -
1853 The Crown of Denmark: Disposed of by a Religious Minister Through a Fraudulent TreatyLondon: 1853A privately printed political work from David Urquhart, in which he discusses the 1852 London Protocol and the schism of Denmark and the Duchies. -
1803 3Vol Essays, Moral and LiteraryLondon: 1803A pleasing set of the fifteenth edition of Vicesimus Knox's collection of essays, in full tree calf. -
1910 Springs, Streams And Spas of LondonLondon : 1910A lovely first edition of the the history of the various sources and means whereby London derived its water, with a frontispiece and 23 plates. -
1995 Sheep Over London Bridge; The Freedom of the City of LondonLondon : 1995An elegant guide to gaining the freedom of the city of London, highly illustrated in the original slip case. -
1773-1787 M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera Omnia in Usum SerenisPatavii : 1773-1787A very scarce vellum-bound complete works of Cicero, with notes by French scholar Pierre-Joseph Thoulier d'Olivet. -
1941 The Basic Works of AristotleNew York: 1941Aristotle's famous works collected in one resourceful volume by scholar Richard McKeon. Lovely copy with unclipped dust wrapper. -
1958-1965 6vol Collection of Works on LinguisticsLondon: 1958-1965A varied 6 volume collection of linguistic titles, all in original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1932 Education And The Social OrderLondon : 1932An interesting pedagogical essay by philosopher Bertrand Russel on the education of the individual citizen, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1949 Authority and the IndividualLondon : 1949A captivating set of six lectures by British philosopher Bertrand Russell, with a frontispiece in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1812 The Principles of Physiological and Physical ScienceLondon: 1812A presentation copy of this very scarce volume on physiology and physical science from Richard Saumarez. -
1962 Plotinus The EnneadsLondon : 1962A complete translation of Egyptian philosopher Plotinus' The Enneads, a collection of his writings and ideas, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1955 History of Western Philosophy: and its Connection with Political and Social Circumstances from the Earliest Times to the Present DayLondon: 1955A classic survey of Western philosophy, Russell’s best-known and most widely read philosophical work, complete with the original clipped dust wrapper. -
1811 A Treatise on the Bankrupt LawsLondon: 1811An excellent example of the very scarce first edition of Francis Whitmarsh's treatise on early 19th century bankruptcy laws. -
1840 The Principles of the Law of Real and Personal PropertyLondon: 1840An exceptionally bright example of the second edition of James Stewart's informative guide to the law surrounding property and land in 19th century England. -
1788 The Common Law of Kent: Or, the Customs of GavelkindLondon: 1788An exceptionally bright example of the second edition of Thomas Robinson's informative guide to the common law of Kent. -
1819 The Complete English Lawyer; Or, Every Man His Own LawyerLondon: 1819Illustrated with engraved portraits throughout, this is the third edition of John Gifford's detailed introductory guide to the English legal system. -
1756 The Justice of the Peace, and Parish OfficerIn the Savoy: 1756An excellent example of the two volume second edition of Richard Burn's important and popular legal work. A standard authority on Justices of the Peace. -
1673 Parsons Law: Or, A View of AdvowsonsLondon: 1673Handsomely bound in calf, this is the third edition of William Hughes's scarce guide to the law surrounding advowsons, and the right of patrons to appoint candidates to vacant church positions. -
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2020 ApeirogonLondon: 2020A lovely copy of the first edition of this moving novel in the original cloth with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper, signed by the author. -
1700 An Essay Concerning the Divine Right of TythesLondon: 1700A bright example of the scarce first edition of Charles Leslie's theological defence of the use of tythes to fund the church. -
1741 Manwood's Treatise of the Forest LawsIn the Savoy: 1741A bright example of the fifth edition of William Nelson's expansion of John Manwood's 16th century account on the forest laws of England. -
1897-1928 33vol The Temple ClassicsLondon: 1897-1939A grand collection of The Temple Classics, thirty-three books of twelve selected works that are praised for their significance and longevity. -
1892 Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of CrowdsLondon: 1892A very scarce 1892 copy of Mackay's most popular work, bound in beautifully decorated pictorial boards. -
1795 Philosophical Dissertations of the Egyptians and Chinese (Volume the First)London: 1795The second English edition of this cultural and philosophical study of ancient Egypt and China, written by Cornelius de Pauw. -
1931-1937 6vol The Works of George Bernard ShawLondon: 1931-1937Six fascinating works from the eminent George Bernard Shaw, including fourteen plays and two critiques.