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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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. -
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. -
1908-1922 3vol English Local GovernmentLondon : 1908-1922A smart three volume set on English local government, concerning UK constitutional and UK administrative law. -
1875 England and Wales. (Exclusive of the Metropolis.) Return of Owners of Land, 1873London: 1875The first edition of these highly informative statistical returns detailing land ownership in late 19th century England and Wales. -
1861 The Biglow PapersLondon: 1861The second English edition of the satirical Biglow Papers, a significant scathing commentary on the Mexican-American War and Slavery. -
1942 The Classics and The Man of LettersLondon; New York; Toronto: 1942The first edition of T. S. Eliot's 1942 presidential address to the Classical Association. -
1951 The Age of LongingLondon: 1951A first edition of Arthur Koestler’s The Age of Longing, a Cold War novel exploring post-war disillusionment and the clash of ideals in a divided Europe. -
1821 Memoirs from 1754 to 1758London: 1821Illustrated with an engraved portrait frontispiece, this is the first edition of the mid-19th century memoirs of James Earl Waldegrave, who was Prime Minister for only five days. -
1744 2vol in 1 Marci Antonini Imperatoris Eorum Quae ad Seipsum Libri XIIGlasguae [Glasgow]: 1744The very scarce Foulis edition of the meditations of Marcus Aurelius, printed in both Greek and Latin. Handsomely bound in full tree calf by Riviere. -
1970 National Legislation and Treaties Relating to the Territorial Sea, The Contiguous Zone, The Continental Shelf, The High Seas and to Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the SeaNew York: 1970A first edition of this United Nations reference compiling global maritime laws and treaties on territorial waters, fishing rights, and resource conservation, preceding the modern Law of the Sea framework. -
1873 The Communists of Paris 1871Paris : 1873The first English edition of Bertall's heavily illustrated work depicting his observations of Parisian communists, with hand coloured plates throughout. -
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1875-1876 Return of Owners of Land 1873; Return of Owners of Land [...] in IrelandLondon: 1875-1876Three volumes of highly informative first edition statistical returns detailing land ownership in late 19th century England, Wales and Scotland. -
1810 The Letters of JuniusLondon: 1810A smart copy of this collection of political letters critical of the government of King George III from the anonymous "Junius". -
1870 Ode on the Proclamation of the French RepublicLondon: 1870First edition in the publisher's original paper wraps, commemorating the declaration of the French Third Republic in lyrical ode form, with an original dedication to Victor Hugo. -
1861 Social Aspects of The Italian Revolution, in a Series of Letters from FlorenceLondon: 1861A very scarce first edition of this collection of letters chronicling the events which contributed to the unification of Italy, from English writer Theodosia Trollope -
1931 Siamese State Ceremonies: Their History and FunctionLondon: 1931The scarce first edition of H. G. Quaritch Wales's detailed and thoroughly researched study of state ceremonies in Siam, illustrated with photographic plates. -
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1783-1812 Public Letters, Addresses and Defences Regarding the LawLondon: 1783-1812A sammelband of very scarce public letters, addresses and defences, including a signed work by its author, commenting on matters relating to the law and court cases, such as the 1812 race horse poisoning case. -
1808 2vol UtopiaLondon: 1808A new edition of this hugely influential political satire, with significant notes by Revered Dibdin. -
1681 The Perfect Politician, or A Full View of the Life and Actions (Military and Civil) of O. CromwellLondon: 1681An early edition of Henry Fletcher's biography on the life and career of the important historical figure Oliver Cromwel, with the contemporary calf boards. -
1772 A History and Defence of Magna Charta. Shewing the Manner of its being obtained from King JohnLondon: 1772The second edition of Samuel Johnson's scarce historical work on the Magna Carta, the medieval royal charter, bound in full contemporary calf. -
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. -
1891 Freeland: A Social AnticipationLondon: 1891The scarce first English edition of this 'Freeland' socio-political narrative from Theodor Hertzka. -
1924 The Government of FranceLondon: 1924A smartly bound first English translation of this detailed study of French government from French jurist and politician Joseph Barthelemy. -
1926 2vol Fifty Years of ParliamentLondon: 1926A leather bound first edition two volume set of H. H. Asquith's reflections on his time in Parliament, with illustrations. -
1883 The Expansion of England. Two Courses of Lectures.London: 1883Colonial administrator Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner's copy of the first edition of J. R. Seeley's lectures on the role of the British Empire. -
1952 Peronist DoctrineNot Stated: 1952A very scarce copy of this official doctrine of Peronism, an Argentine ideology and movement from Juan Peron. -
1776 An Asylum for Fugitives Published OccasionallyLondon: 1776The first edition of this collection of satirical verse from the controversial publisher and journalist John Almon, commenting on prominent political figures, and bound in half calf. -
1939 Government Evacuation SchemeLondon: 1939An impressive and very scarce collection of publications by the 'Government Evacuation Scheme', regarding the WWII program that relocated 1.5 million British children to rural areas to protect them from bombing. -
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2024 UnleashedLondon: 2024A signed limited edition of Boris Johnson’s memoir Unleashed, charting his political rise from London Mayor to Prime Minister, complete with 16 double-sided photographic colour plates.