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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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1897 Manners for MenLondon: 1897A smart first edition of this charming guidebook to manners and social etiquette for men. -
1899 Our Daily Fare and How to Provide It: A Guide to Procuring Good Living at the Smallest CostLondon: 1899A very scarce turn-of-the-century pamphlet breaking down the bills of fare for various meals. -
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. -
1894 Essays and Apothegms of Francis Lord BaconLondon: 1894The first edition of John Buchan's first published work, a collection of Francis Bacon's essays and apothegms. -
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. -
1972-2021 8vol A Collection from the Library of Carmen CallilLondon: 1972-2021A smart collection of first edition volumes from the library of Australian publisher Carmen Callil. -
1842 Report From the Poor Law Commissioners on an Inquiry into the Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population of Great BritainLondon: 1842Edwin Chadwick's monumental report following an 1842 inquiry into Britain's public health, marking the first call for crucial changes in drainage, street cleaning, and other national improvements. -
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1984 Lies, Damned Lies, and Some ExclusivesLondon: 1984A very smart first edition of this expose of Fleet Street journalism from English writer Henry Porter, signed in presentation to Carmen Callil. -
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2018 Eve Was Shamed: How British Justice is Failing WomenLondon: 2018A very smart first edition, first impression of this fascinating feminist exploration of the British justice system from Scottish barrister Helena Kennedy, signed in presentation to Carmen Callil. -
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2018 A Spy Named Orphan: The Enigma of Donald MacleanLondon: 2018A very smart first edition of this thrilling record of the spy Donald Maclean from Roland Philipps, signed and inscribed in presentation to Carmen Callil. -
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1999 Who Paid the Piper? The CIA and the Cultural Cold WarLondon: 1999A very smart first edition of this detailed commentary on the culture of the Cold War, signed and inscribed by the author in presentation to Carme Callil. -
1900-1906 2vol Woman's World & Manual of Household Work and ManagementLondon: 1900-1906Two smart volumes on household management and domestic economy, intended for women readers. -
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1972 The Best and The BrightestLondon: 1972A scarce first UK edition of this important exploration of power in America, from journalist and historian David Halberstam, in presentation to Carmen Callil. -
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1986 Hard Labour: The Political Diary of Robert Kilroy-SilkLondon: 1986A signed first edition of Robert Kilroy-Silk's political autobiography, from the library of Carmen Callil, founding publisher of Virago Press and acquaintance of the author. -
1972 The Female EunuchLondon: 1972Celebrated publisher Carmen Callil's personal copy of her schoolmate Germain Greer's seminal feminist work, with annotations from Callil. -
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1931 Balls and Another Book of SuppressionLondon: 1931A very scarce presentation copy of this work on censorship from Richard Aldington, inscribed to his friend John Arlott, and housed in a lovely cloth clamshell casing. -
1939 The Sweet Shop: A Handbook for Retail ConfectionersLondon: 1939A first edition, third impression of this richly illustrated 1939 manual offering practical, technical, and business guidance for confectioners and sweet shop owners. -
1949 The PlagueLondon: 1949The second impression of the first English language translation of Albert Camus's absurdist existentialist classic, in the striking original Michael Ayrton dust wrapper. -
1926 Housecraft Principles and PracticeLondon: 1926A scarce first edition of this illustrated guide to housekeeping and domestic economy. -
1880 Domestic Economy and Household ScienceLondon: 1880A second edition copy of this very scarce study on domestic economy from English physician Robert James Mann. -
1939-1940 2vol 101 Things for the Housewife To Do & 101 Things To Do in War TimeLondon: 1939-1940Two very scarce first edition volumes from the 101 Things series by Lillie and Arthur Horth. -
1891 Hughes's Domestic EconomyLondon: 1891A smart first edition of this very scarce guide to domestic economy from English publisher Joseph Hughes. -
1933 Aunt Kate's Household AnnualLondon: 1933A very scarce copy of this illustrated annual with tips and guide to domestic life and managing a household from Aunt Kate. -
1912 The English Housewife in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth CenturiesLondon: 1912The very scarce first edition of Rose M. Bradley's illustrated study of the role of the housewife in England in the 1600s and 1700s. -
1648 Relations and Observations, Historical and Politick, Upon the Parliament[London]: 1648The scarce first edition of Clement Walker's important political study of the Interregnum, complete with a folding plate. -
1710 The Tryal of Dr. Henry Sacheverell, Before the House of Peers, for High Crimes and MisdemeanoursLondon: 1710An early edition of Henry Sacheverell's trial in the first decade of the eighteenth-century, with the speeches of a number of Bishop's responding to the trial bound in to the rear. -
1751 An Abridgement of Pomey's PantheonLondon: 1751The second edition of this very scarce abridgement of Pomey's important treatise on Roman and Greek mythology, in English and Latin. -
1880 How to Live in the "Street Called Straight": A Book for Hard TimesLondon: 1880A very scarce copy of this book for hard times from C. Kendall. -
c1890 The Pytchley Book of Refined Cookery and Bills of FareLondon: c1890The fifth edition of Major L's guide to simple bills of fare for the everyday family. -
c1847 The Household Book of Practical ReceiptsLondon: c1847An uncommon Victorian reference work on the successful running of a household, illustrated with diagrams. -
c1825 The Young Woman's Guide to Virtue, Economy, and HappinessNewcastle Upon Tyne: c1825A scarce work advising women on the successful running of a home, and how to live a happy life. -
1965 Aristology or The Art of DiningCambridge: 1965A smart limited edition of this commentary on the art of dining from English author Thomas Walker, with illustrations. -
1857 The Domestic Dictionary: Comprising Everything Pertaining to Cookery, Diet, Economy, and MedicineLondon: 1857A fascinating dictionary of cookery terms, recipes, medical terms and treatments, written by Gibbons Merle and Dr. John Reitch.