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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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1913 Marius the Epicurean, His Sensations and IdeasLondon: 1913A wonderful two volume limited edition of Walter Pater's philosophical novel, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrappers. -
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". -
1921 Japanese Impressions With a Note on ConfuciusLondon: 1921The scarce first edition of this observational and detailed work of Japanese culture, with a preface by Anatole France and numerous publisher's advertisements. -
1818 The Literary Character, Illustrated by the History of Men of GeniusLondon: 1818Isaac D'Israeli's updated and improved edition of his study of prominent literary figures and their qualities. -
1896-1906 A Handwritten Turn of the Century Financial LedgerLondon: 1896-1906A highly informative and detailed handwritten financial ledger, seemingly from a solicitor handling financial matters for a small number of clients at the turn of the 20th century. -
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. -
1925 Old English Household Life Some Account of Cottage Objects and Country FolkLondon: 1925A first edition of this illustrated work on the history of rural life in England, written by the renowned gardener Gertrude Jekyll. -
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 -
1900 3vol The Colloquies of Desiderius Erasmus Concerning Men, Manners and ThingsLondon: 1900A smart three volume set of the Colloquies of Erasmus, a collection of dialogues or skits on a wide variety of subjects. -
1915 Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household ManagementLondon: 1915A new edition of this renowned guide to running a household in Victorian Britain from Isabella Beeton, with colour images. -
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. -
1972 4vol The Encyclopedia of PhilosophyNew York: 1972A smart later edition of this eight volume encyclopedia of philosophy, edited by Australian-American philosopher Paul Edwards. -
1968 Borough of Shrewsbury: Abstract of the Treasurer's Accounts for the Year Ended 31st March 1968Shrewsbury: 1968A very scarce abstract of accounts for the borough of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England for the year 1968. -
1896 The English Village Community: An Essay in Economic HistoryLondon: 1896A later printing of the fourth edition of this historical and economical study from Frederic Arthur Seebohm. -
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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. -
1693 Reflexions Sur Les Defauts Ordinaires des Hommes Et Sur Leurs Bonnes QualitezParis: 1695An early edition of Goussault's philosophical work on the faults and qualities of man, written in the original French and bound in full calf. -
1652 Dris Martini Lutheri Colloquia Mensalia: Or, Dr Martin Luther's Divine DiscoursesLondon: 1652The scarce first edition of Captain Henrie Bell's English language translation of Martin Luther's 'Table Talk', or 'Tischreden'. This was the first ever English language translation of the work. -
1675 The Government of the Tongue Richard and The Art of ContentmentOxford: 1675Two early impressions of Richard Allestree's instructional religious works, one on using the spoken word to promote Christian teachings, and the other on how we to find contentment through god's teachings, bound in full calf. -
1795 Jurisdiction and Practice of the Court of Great Sessions of Wales, upon the Chester CircuitLondon: 1795The scarce first edition of Charles Abbot's study of the history, authority, and procedures of the Court of Great Sessions and the Chester Circuit. -
1892 2vol Marius the Epicurean: His Sensations and IdeasLondon: 1892A smartly bound third edition of this philosophical novel from English writer and critic Walter Pater. -
1796 Advice from Farmer Trueman to his Daughter MaryNot Stated: 1796An early edition of Jonas Hanway's educational work intended to dissuade young people from the temptations of vice that await them in the city. -
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. -
1656 Epicurus's MoralsLondon: 1656The exceptionally scarce, first English translated edition of the moral teachings of Epicurus, translated by Walter Charleton and illustrated with a frontispiece. -
1673 Epithetorum Joan Ravisii: Textirosi Epitome.Londini : 1673A very scarce seventeenth-century printing of the collected epithets and writings of French humanist scholar, Jean de Ravisi, or Joan Ravisii. -
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. -
1738 The Religion of Nature DelineatedLondon: 1738William Wollaston's influential philosophical work, examining the system of ethics in religion, and providing the author's thoughts on natural religion, bound in full contemporary calf. -
1699 The Merchant's Magazine: Or, Trades-Man's TreasuryLondon: 1699Illustrated with engraved plates, this is the third edition of Edward Hatton's scarce and informative late 17th century guide to trade, commerce, and mercantile activity. -
1958-1961 2 Vols Pioneers in Printing; A Handwriting ManualLondon: 1958-1961A smart two-volume set exploring the history of printing and the art of fine handwriting, complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
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. -
1848 The Dictionary of Practical ReceiptsLondon: 1848A scarce copy of this Victorian work discussing useful tips for the use in running a successful household. -
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. -
1857 Indigenous Races of the Earth; Or, New Chapters of Ethnological EnquiryPhiladelphia: 1857Illustrated throughout with chromolithographs, this is the very scarce first edition of this detailed work of ethnological analysis and study. -
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.