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1756-7 The Monitor, or British Freeholder August 1755-July 1757London: 1756-7The first collected editions of 'The Monitor: or, British Freeholder', the eighteenth century Whig periodical, featuring the first one hundred and four issues, bound in full calf. -
1822 The Principle of Moral and Political PhilosophyLondon: 1822A leatherbound copy of this insightful study of philosophy from English Anglican clergyman William Paley. -
1897 2vol Fragments d'un Journal IntimeGeneve: 1897The seventh edition of this journal from Swiss moral philosopher Henri-Frederic Amiel, complete in two volumes. In the original French. -
1873 John Stuart Mill: His Life and WorksNew York: 1873A memorial for the passing of the renowned philosopher, John Stewart Mill, with biographical sketches by the likes of Henry Fawcett. -
1829 A collection of Lord Macaulay's Articles from the 'Edinburgh Review' Critiquing the work of James Stuart MillLondon: 1829A collection Lord Macaulay's famous articles published in the 'Edinburgh Review', critiquing James Mill's essay on government. -
1873 John Stuart Mill: His LifeLondon: 1873The first edition of this very scarce article from the 'Quarterly Review', evaluating a series of critical works on the renowned philosopher John Stuart Mill. -
1864 Analysis of Mr. Mill's System of LogicLondon: 1864A vanishingly scarce work examining John Stuart Mill's system of logic, undertaken by British author and journalist, William Stebbing during his time at Oxford. -
1869 Mill's Subjection of WomenEdinburgh; London: 1869A very scarce article from the popular 'Edinburgh Review' periodical, discussing John Stuart Mill's feminist work 'The Subjection of Women'. -
1907 Auguste Comte and PositivismLondon: 1907A philosophical treatise on Auguste Comte and his school of positivism, by John Stuart Mill. -
1866 The Philosophy of the ConditionedLondon: 1866A first edition of Henry Longueville Mansel's response to the philosophical remarks of Sir William Hamilton and John Stuart Mill. -
1874 J. S. Mill: An AutobiographyLondon: 1874A very scarce article from 'Blackwood's Magazine', being an analysis on the autobiography of the renowned philosopher John Stuart Mill. -
1870 The Student's Handbook Synoptical and Explanatory of Mr J. S. Mill's System of LogicLondon: 1870A very scarce, first edition of the Rev. A. H. Killick's summarising explanation of John Stuart Mill's philosophy of logic. -
1895 Comte, Mill, and Spencer: An Outline of PhilosophyGlasgow : 1895A scarce philosophical work reviewing the theories of Comte, Mill and Spencer, with this being the author's presentation copy, presented to the Scottish political economist and historian James Bonar. -
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1869 Two Letters on Causation and Freedom in Willing, Addressed to John Stuart MillBoston: 1869The first edition of this uncommon philosophical treatise by Rowland Gibson Hazard, signed by the author. -
1866 The Battle of The Two PhilosophiesLondon: 1866The first edition of this very scarce work evaluating the opposing philosophical theories of John Stuart Mill and William Hamilton. -
1882 John Stuart Mill. A Criticism: with Personal Recollections.London: 1882The first edition of Alexander Bain's biography and critique of eminent philosopher John Stuart Mill, with Bain's own personal recollections of Mill. -
1865 An Examination of Sir William Hamilton's PhilosophyLondon: 1865The first edition of John Stuart Mill's critique of Sir William Hamilton's metaphysical philosophy, advocating his own utilitarian approach. -
1868 Principles of Political Economy with Some of Their Applications to Social PhilosophyLondon: 1868A single volume 'People's Edition' of John Stuart Mill's important discussion of Political Economy, a work credited with helping to establish him as a leading public intellectual. -
1865 Principles of Political Economy with Some of Their Applications to Social PhilosophyLondon: 1865The single volume 'People's Edition' of John Stuart Mill's important discussion of Political Economy, a work credited with helping to establish him as a leading public intellectual. -
1859 Dissertations and Discussions: Political, Philosophical, and HistoricalLondon: 1859The two volume first edition of this collection of essays and articles from English philosopher, political economist and politician John Stuart Mill. -
1852 Principles of Political EconomyLondon: 1852Liberal Party politician Augustine Birrell's copy of the two volume third edition of John Stuart Mill's important discussion of Political Economy, a work credited with helping to establish him as a leading public intellectual. -
1853 Discussions on Philosophy and Literature, Education and University ReformLondon: 1853A scarce second edition of this fascinating collection of essays from Scottish metaphysician Sir William Hamilton. -
1825 A Philosophical Inquiry into the Origin of our Ideas of the Sublime and BeautifulChiswick : 1825A scarce edition of Edmund Burke's important treatise on aesthetics, this edition published as part of Whittingham's Cabinet Library, bound in the original boards. -
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1980 The White LanternNew York: 1980A lovely signed first edition of the companion volume to Evan S. Connell's 'A Long Desire'. -
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1949 The Dark Voyage and the Golden Mean: A Philosophy of ComedyCambridge: 1949A smart first edition of this fascinating study of comedy and philosophy, signed by the author. -
1870 An Examination of the Utilitarian PhilosophyCambridge: 1870A smart example of the uncommon first edition of John Grote's criticism of John Stuart Mill's philosophy of utilitarianism. -
1868 Review of the Work of Mr John Stuart Mill, Entitled, 'Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy'London: 1868The very scarce first edition of George Grote's defence of John Stuart Mill's criticisms of the works of Sir William Hamilton. -
1930 Fanfare and Other PapersLondon: 1930A limited edition collection of papers by John Brophy, including a series of interesting essays on Egypt, in the original dust wrapper. -
1917 The Book of the Craft of Dying and Other Early English Tracts Concerning DeathLondon: 1917A smart copy of this collection of early English writings on death and dying. -
1845 Essai sur l'Enseignement Philosophique du MagnetismeParis: 1845A first edition copy of Jules Denis' essay on the philosophical teaching of magnetism, in the original French. A very scarce work. -
1864 Utilitarianism Explained and Exemplified in Moral and Political Government.London: 1864An extremely scarce, first edition of Charles Tennant's exploration of utilitarianism and how it can be applied in government. -
1906 Brier-Patch PhilosophyBoston: 1906A smart first edition of this illustrated study of animal philosophy from American naturalist William Joseph Long. -
1880 Chapters on SocialismNew York: 1880A very scarce issue for The Library Magazine containing John Stuart Mill's thoughts on socialism, examining the benefits and difficulties of the theory. -
1871-74 "The Dublin Review": Four Articles written by W. G. Ward on John Stuart Mill[London]: 1871-74A sammelband of four articles written by William George Ward for the Dublin Review, each concerning an essay or article written by controversial English philosopher and politician, John Stuart Mill. -
1862 The Contest in AmericaBoston: 1862The second edition of John Stuart Mill's powerful analysis of the American Civil War, suggesting it is a worthy cause to fight for the liberation of slaves in America. -
1865 John Stuart Mill on Liberty. A Critique.London: 1865An extremely scarce critique of John Stuart Mill's "Essay on Liberty", presenting the views of minister and theologian Joseph Parker.