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1871 Second Report of the Royal Sanitary CommissionLondon: 1871The first edition of three very scarce volumes of the second report examining the state of public health across England and Wales in the 1860s and 1870s. -
1870-1871 First and Second Report of the Royal Sanitary CommissionLondon: 1870-871The first editions of two very scarce reports examining the state of public health across England and Wales in the 1860s and 1870s. -
1876 A Short History of the English PeopleLondon: 1876A handsome example of John Richard Green's impressive work of social history, illustrated throughout with colour maps and in a full calf prize binding. -
1843 Cottage EconomyLondon: 1843The sixth edition of William Cobbett's detailed instructional guide to cottage economy. A fantastic work on how to live self-sufficiently in the early nineteenth century. -
1961 HostessLondon: 1961A smart first edition of this delightful collection of domestic tips and recipes from British author Constance Spry. -
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1959 Notes on PunctuationOxford: 1959The third impression of Eric Partridge's guide to punctuation, signed by the author. -
1922 Group Psychology and the Analysis of the EgoLondon; Vienna: 1922A foundational 1922 first English edition of Freud’s exploration of mass psychology and the ego, translated by James Strachey. -
1843 A Treatise on Food and Diet: With Observations on the Dietetical RegimenLondon: 1843A smart first edition copy of this expansive treatise on diet and food from English pharmacologist, Jonathan Pereira. -
1885-1929 2vol The Alcohol Controversy & Alcohol and Human LifeManchester; London: 1885-1929Two smart volumes on alcohol and the management of its consumption in wider society. -
1822 Marriage Rites, Customs, and Ceremonies, of all Nations of the UniverseLondon; Bath: 1822A Bayntun bound first edition of this fascinating study of marriage rites around the globe. -
1674 Enquiries Touching the Diversity of Languages and Religions Through the Chief PartsLondon: 1674The fourth edition of Edward Brerewood's important work on global languages. -
1824 Practical Wisdom; or, The Manual of Life. The Counsel of Eminent Men to their ChildrenLondon: 1824A very scarce first edition of this collection of writings on wisdom and life knowledge from the works of eminent authors and thinkers. -
1919 Things That Count: Letters to a Young ManLondon: 1919A first edition of this scarce collection of advisory letters from British politician Robinson Souttar. -
1915 A History of Abel Collin's Charity, NottinghamNottingham: 1915A smart first edition of this illustrated history of Abel Collin's Charity and the alms houses of Nottingham, privately printed. -
1929-1935 2vol Cookery for Every Household & The Woman's BookLondon: 1929-1935Two smart copies of these charming cookery and household guides for women, from English author Florence B. Jack. -
1861-1862 London Labour and the London PoorLondon: 1861-1862Illustrated throughout, present here are the first two volumes of Henry Mayhew's important study of the lives of the poor and working class in Victorian London. -
1903 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Leaders: Social and PoliticalLondon: 1903A first edition copy of this illustrated study of the social and political leaders of the Isle of Wright and Hampshire. -
1873 Facts and Hints for Every-Day Life: A Book for the HouseholdLondon: 1873An uncommon copy of this comprehensive guide to household living from the late nineteenth century. -
1883 Lett's Illustrated Household Magazine: A Complete Enclyclopaedia of Domestic RequirementsLondon: 1883A scarce copy of this illustrated encyclopaedia of domestic economy from Letts of London, formerly Letts, Son & Co. -
1884 Human IntercourseLondon: 1884A beautifully bound first edition of Philip Gilbert Hamerton's collection of essays on human relationships and communication, bound in half morocco with marbled paper to the boards. -
1869-1871 4vol Cassell's Household Guide: Being a Complete Encyclopaedia of Domestic and Social EconomyLondon: 1869-1871A complete set of this illustrated encyclopaedia on domestic and social economy from Cassell, Petter and Galpin. -
1938 Every Woman's Book of Home-MakingLondon: 1938A smart first edition copy of this very scarce illustrated guide to home-making for the housewife. -
1723 The Gentleman Instructed, In the Conduct of a Virtuous and Happy LifeLondon: 1723The eighth edition of William Darrell's guide to the conduct of young gentlemen in the early 18th century. -
1826 The Science of Phrenology Consistent with the Doctrine of Christianity; A Letter Addressed to Dr. SpurzheimLondon: 1826A very scarce and fascinating article from 'The Pamphleteer' on the Pseudoscience of phrenology from John C. Tomlinson. -
1863 Caxtoniana: A Series of Essays on Life, Literature, and MannersLondon: 1863A bright example of the two volume first edition of Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton's charming collection of essays on a diverse range of subjects. -
1820 Aesthetics, or, The Analogy of the Sensible Sciences IndicatedLondon: 1820The first separate edition of this very scarce pamphlet on aesthetics, by George Field. -
1883 The Manchester Ship Canal Scheme: A CriticismLondon: 1883A very scarce article criticising the Manchester Ship Canal scheme by Andrew Provand. -
1882 The Study of SociologyLondon: 1882Herbert Spencer's influential study on sociology, exploring different facets of human nature. -
1926 Five Hundred Household HintsLondon: 1926A first edition of this very scarce collection of household tips from experienced housewives, produced by Country Life. -
1937 Modern HousekeepingSussex: 1937A first edition copy of this very scarce guide to modern housekeeping from Scottish journalist and home economist Elizabeth Craig. -
1897 Manners for MenLondon: 1897A smart first edition of this charming guidebook to manners and social etiquette for men. -
1825-26 The Footman's Directory, and Butler's RemembrancerLondon: 1825-26A scarce work advising on how to be the perfect footman or butler, illustrated with a folding plate. -
1883 The Country HouseLondon: 1883A Victorian guide offering hints on the running of a household in the country. -
1889 Common Sense in the Household, a Manual of Practical HousewiferyNew York: 1889A comprehensive manual on housekeeping, a bestselling work by Marion Harland. -
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2016 In My Own Time: Thoughts and AfterthoughtsLondon: 2016A lovely signed collection of essays written for 'In These Times' by acclaimed author of 'Crazy Age', Jane Miller. -
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2017 Heat, Greed and Human Need: Climate Change, Capitalism and Sustainable WellbeingCheltenham: 2017A signed copy of this compelling survey of consumption on climate change, previously owned by Carmen Callil, founder of Virago Press.