AUD 
CAD 
EUR 
HKD 
PLN 
SGD 
CHF 
USD 
+44 01225 448831
sales@rookebooks.com
Philosophy
-
c1910 Mental Pills Prescribed by Eminent Doctors of PhilosophyLondon: c1912A very scarce copy of this collection of daily affirmations and quotations from eminent doctors of philosophy. -
c1642 The Historie of the Holy Warre; The Holy StateCambridge: c1642Two important mid 17th century moral and religious works by Thomas Fuller bound in a single volume. Present here is the scarce first edition of Fuller's 'The Holy State', alongside his history of the Crusades. -
1797 Aristotle's Ethics and Politics, Comprising his Practical PhilosophyLondon: 1797The scarce two volume first edition of John Gillies's translation of Aristotle's works, in handsome tree calf bindings. -
1907 The Essays of BaconLondon: 1907A handsomely bound Hatchards full morocco edition of the essays of Francis Bacon, with an inscription from newspaper editor Walter Fish to Charles Wakefield, 1st Viscount Wakefield. -
1720 The Gentleman Instructed in the Conduct of a Virtuous and Happy LifeLondon: 1720The seventh edition of William Darrell's informative early eighteenth century conduct book, offering guidance for young men of rank. -
1819 Lord Bacon's EssaysLondon: 1819A charming, pocket-sized volume containing a collection of Francis Bacon's moral, political and economical essays. -
1820 The Rule and Exercises of Holy DyingLondon: 1820A calf-bound copy of 'Holy Dying', the second of two classic Christian devotion books by Jeremy Taylor. -
Signed
1934 A Spiritual SpiritualismLondon: [1934]A signed presentation, first edition copy of this very scarce work on spiritualism, written by a believer and frequent writer on the topic, signed by the author and in the original glassine protective dust wrapper. -
1830 The Speeches of the Right Honourable George CanningLondon: 1830A beautifully bound collection of speeches by the former UK Prime Minister, George Canning, with a memoir on his life by R. Therry, and bound in decorative full calf. -
1831 Elements of Logick; or a Summary of the general Principles and Different Modes of ReasoningBoston: 1831Levi Hedge's treatise on the philosophy of logic, bound in full calf. -
1824 Lectures on the Philosophy of the Human MindPhiladelphia: 1824A nice set of the first U.S. edition of Thomas Brown's lectures on moral philosophy. -
1819-24 'Somatopsychonoologia: Showing That the Proofs of Body, Life, and Mind Considered as Distinct Essences Cannot be Deduced From Philosophy...etc', with Two Articles on ImpressmentLondon: 1819-24Three very scarce articles from 'The Pamphleteer', including one on somatopsychology and how it refers to the controversial ideas by Abernethy and Laurence on how the mind is separate from the body, with two articles on impressment. -
1822 The Return to Nature; or, A Defence of the Vegetable RegimenLondon: 1822The final part of John Frank Newton's highly influential early nineteenth century argument in favour of vegetarianism, published in parts in 'The Pamphleteer'. -
1824 Elements of CriticismLondon: 1824A complete single volume edition of Henry Home's influential study of literature, 'Elements of Criticism'. -
1938 The Interpreter's HouseLondon: 1938A fine first edition of John Buchan's installation address delivered at Edinburgh University in 1938, upon his appointment as Chancellor. -
1773 A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of our Ideas of the Sublime and BeautifulLondon: 1773An early edition of Burke's important essay on aesthetics, a literary precursor to the Romantic era. -
1894 Essays and Apothegms of Francis Lord BaconLondon: 1894The first edition of John Buchan's first published work, a collection of Francis Bacon's essays and apothegms. -
1972 The Female EunuchLondon: 1972Celebrated publisher Carmen Callil's personal copy of her schoolmate Germain Greer's seminal feminist work, with annotations from Callil. -
Signed
1931 Balls and Another Book of SuppressionLondon: 1931A very scarce presentation copy of this work on censorship from Richard Aldington, inscribed to his friend John Arlott, and housed in a lovely cloth clamshell casing. -
1949 The PlagueLondon: 1949The second impression of the first English language translation of Albert Camus's absurdist existentialist classic, in the striking original Michael Ayrton dust wrapper. -
1798-1800 Zadig; or the Book of Fate & A Sentimental Journey Through France and ItalyLondon: 1798-1800Two volumes bound into one being a translation of Voltaire's philosophical fiction Zadig; or, The Book of Fate and a copy of Sterne's A Sentimental Journey. -
1812 Night Thoughts, on Life, Death, and Immortality, to which is Added Paragraphs on the Book of JobLondon: 1812A smartly bound copy of this long philosophical poem from English writer Edward Young. -
1889-1891 Select Essays of Dr. Johnson & Essays of Leigh HuntLondon: 1889-1891A pleasing selection of essays from The Temple Library, including that of Samuel Johnson and Leigh Hunt. -
c1900 A Moment's Thought on PeaceLondon: c1900A vanishingly scarce pocket book of verses relating to peace, published by Hodder and Stoughton and bound in very smart suede. -
1652 Angli Pro Populo Anglicano DefensioLondini [Gouda]: 1652A scarce early unauthorised continental edition of John Milton's argument in favour of the regicide of Charles I, and the legitimacy of the republican regime. -
1932 In Job's Balances On the Sources of the Eternal TruthsLondon: 1932The very scarce first UK edition of this philosophical work by Lev Shestov. -
1793 The Spirit of LawsLondon: 1793An early English translation of Montesquieu's important and influential treatise on political theory and French law, which was banned by the Catholic Church. Bound in full calf. -
1877 The Dictes and Sayings of the PhilosophersLondon: 1877A facsimile edition, first thus, of this landmark of English printing, The Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers, one of the first book ever printed in England. -
1893 The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions or Joints in Our Social ArmourLondon: 1893A scarce collection of essays from James Runciman, discussing drinking, friendship, slang and discipline among other topics. -
1866 Self-Help; With Illustrations of Character, Conduct, and PerseveranceLondon: 1866A smart new edition of Smiles' best-selling work on the virtues of self-reliance. -
1715 Opera Omnia, Ad optimorum Codicum Fidem Sumno Studio Recognita & CastigataEdinburgi [Edinburgh]: 1715The complete two volume first edition of Thomas Ruddiman's critical scholarly edition of the works of Scottish humanist George Buchanan. -
1897 Aesop's Fables: A New Edition with Proverbs and ApplicationsLondon: 1897A very smart edition of Aesop's classic fables, each accompanied by a relevant proverb from the writings of Shakespeare, Macaulay and others. -
1933 The True Drunkard's DelightLondon: 1933A smart second impression of this collection of writings on drinking and drunkenness. -
Signed
1878 Wit, Wisdom, and Morals, Distilled from BacchusLondon: 1878A smart first edition of this scarce study on wine through the ages, the author's presentation copy. -
1812-15 Il Convito o I Lapiti, and, Il Manuale d'EpittetoRoma; Lucca: 1812-15Two Ancient Greek works translated into Italian and bound in one volume, by Lucian and Epictetus. -
1770 Select Discourses, Upon Some Interesting and Important SubjectsLondon: 1770A very scarce volume of discourses by the Anglican divine John Heylyn, the first separate edition.