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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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1784 The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington, Baron of Melcombe RegisDublin: 1784The first Dublin edition of the important diary of the Whig politician George Bubb Dodington, providing insight into the political landscape in the early eighteenth century, and bound in full contemporary calf. -
1926 Mono-Alu FolkloreLondon: 1926The first edition of this fascinating study o the folklore of the Western Solomon Islands. -
1832 Domestic Manners of the AmericansLondon: 1832Illustrated throughout, this is an excellent example of the second edition of Mrs. Trollope's critical account of life amongst the Americans in the early 19th century. -
1819 Lord Bacon's EssaysLondon: 1819A charming, pocket-sized volume containing a collection of Francis Bacon's moral, political and economical essays. -
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. -
1814-1818 Sketches of Human Manners & Lessons Containing a General Outline of the Roman HistoryLondon: 1814-1818Two scarce volumes bound into one, exploring the history and manners or customs of different parts of the world. -
1881 A Year in Fiji, or, an Inquiry into the Botanical, Agricultural, and Economical Resources of the ColonyLondon: 1881A bright example of the scarce first edition of John Horne's account of his 1870s travels in Fiji, illustrated with a folding map. -
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. -
1887-1891 Chamberlain of London in Account with the Corporation of London, in Respect of the City's EstateLondon: 1887-1891Two very scarce late 19th century volumes offering financial reports detailing the income, expenditure, and management of the City of London’s estate and funds. -
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. -
1867 The Charities of LondonLondon: 1867A smart new edition of this record of the charities of London from English bookseller and publisher Sampson Low, with the supplement bound in. -
1811 Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London During the Eighteenth Century; From the Roman InvasionLondon: 1811Charmingly illustrated throughout, this is the complete second edition of James Peller Malcolm's study of London life. -
1810 Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London During the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1810Charmingly illustrated throughout and with ten hand-coloured fashion plates, this is the second edition of James Peller Malcolm's study of London life. -
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1900 The Aldermen of Cripplegate Ward From A.D. 276 to A.D. 1900. Together with Some Account of the Office of Alderman, Alderman's Deputy and the Common Councilman of the City of LondonLondon: 1900A smart first edition, inscribed by the author and Lord Mayor, John James Baddeley, this privately issued volume documents the Aldermen of Cripplegate Ward. -
1923 Investment Handbook Dealing with the Essential Points of About Three Thousand Leading SecuritiesLondon: 1923A smart copy of this very scarce investment and stock exchange handbook from financial advisors Johnson & Sanderson. -
1972 The London Weavers' Company 1600-1970London; Boston: 1972A first edition of this illustrated history chronicling the oldest recorded Livery Company in the City of London, the Worshipful Company of Weavers, its people, governance, and ties to figures like Daniel Defoe. -
1902 History of The Smithfield Club 1798 to 1900London: 1902An smart first edition chronicling the history of the Smithfield Club under Edward VII, illustrated with plates throughout. -
1948 Union Club: An Illustrated Descriptive Record of the oldest Members' Club in London, founded in circa 1799London: 1948A charming illustrated history of London’s oldest Union Club, founded in 1799, complete with its original unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1948-1999 8vol A Collection of Historical Society and Company BookletsHallamshire: 1948-1999A smart collection of eight booklets for various British companies and liveries, including cutlers, apothecaries, plumbers, and bakers. -
1806-17 Nine Government Acts on Duties and TaxesLondon: 1806-17A collection of very scarce publications of government acts regarding duties and taxes, bound in contemporary half calf. -
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1900 The Stock Exchange in the Year 1900. A Souvenir.London: 1900With signed plates by Joseph Pennell and Dudley Hardy, this is the very scarce limited Édition De Luxe of this celebration of the Stock Exchange, illustrated throughout and in an impressive morocco binding with brass clasps. -
1874 2vol Heterodox London: Or, Phases of Free Thought in the MetropolisLondon: 1874A scarce first edition set of this exploration of different movements and figures associated with "free thought" in Victorian London. -
1869 The Seven Curses of LondonLondon: 1869The first edition of Greenwood's work of investigative journalism and social criticism, in which he exposes the seven major social ills of Victorian London. -
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1894 London Chamber of Commerce (Incorporated) Vote of ThanksLondon: 1894A very scarce and beautifully bound volume of thanks from the London Chamber of Commerce to their treasurer, George Sandeman, signed by the president of the society and chairman of the council. -
c1988 Firms and Members, January 1989 (International Stock Exchange)London: c1988A very scarce complete list of firms and members of The International Stock Exchange, relative to the start of 1989. -
1931 The London Provision Exchange Limited: Rules Embodying the Trade Customs and System of ArbitrationLondon: 1931A very scarce copy of this later printing of the rules approved and passed by a general meeting of the Provision Trade in November 1922. -
1885 The Royal Commission: The London City Livery Companies' VindicationLondon: 1885A very smart first edition of this study of the Royal Commission of London City livery companies. -
1954-1955 London County Council: Minutes of ProceedingsLondon: 1954-1955The very scarce 1954 and 1955 minutes of proceedings of the London County Council, presented here in half crushed morocco. -
c1900 Winegartens, Ltd. Catalogue of Cutlery: Spoons and Forks, etc., and CanteensLondon: c1900A vanishingly scarce catalogue of cutlery from Winegartens, watchmakers and manufacturers based in London, with the original supplementary catalogue of canteens. -
1891 London of To-Day: An Illustrated Handbook for the Season 1891London: 1891A sound copy of this scarce 1891 guide to London and the social season, illustrated throughout, with fascinating contemporary advertisements. -
1856 The Royal Kalendar and Court and City Register for England, Scotland, Ireland, and the ColoniesLondon: 1856A scarce volume of the 'Royal Kalendar', an annual publication providing historical insight into the government of the nineteenth century.