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Windows into worlds gone by, a vast store of history. Both the iconic and the less well-known is here. Together with forgotten byways and things not found anywhere else. Here is also Americana, Crime, Feminism, Occultism,Archaeology, and Ethnography.
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1859 Dissertations and Discussions: Political, Philosophical, and HistoricalLondon: 1859The two volume first edition of this collection of essays and articles from English philosopher, political economist and politician John Stuart Mill. -
1865 An Examination of Sir William Hamilton's PhilosophyLondon: 1865The first edition of John Stuart Mill's critique of Sir William Hamilton's metaphysical philosophy, emphasising instead his own empirical and utilitarian approach. -
1811 Admirable Curiosities, Rarities, and Wonders in England, Scotland and IrelandWestminster: 1811An attractively bound collection of significant historical tales pertaining to various British counties, with woodcut illustrations throughout. -
1919 The British Campaign in France and Flanders: January to July 1918London: 1919The first edition of the fifth volume of Arthur Conan Doyle's study of the British campaign in France and Flanders during the First World War. -
1930 Spirit Mediums ExposedNew York: 1930A vanishingly scarce magazine on the spiritual and medium world with contributions by Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle, a unique work fully illustrated throughout. -
1956 The Return of Arthur Conan DoyleLiss, Hampshire: 1956A fascinating investigation into the author's spiritual encounters with Arthur Conan Doyle. -
1873 The Lands of CazembeLondon: 1873A fascinating work on Portuguese travels to remote Africa, including the original large folding map of the voyage. -
1751 An Enquiry Into the Causes of the Late Increase of RobbersLondon: 1751An uncommonly bright copy of this tract by Henry Fielding regarding the growing crime rates in the 1750s. -
1753 A Clear State of the Case of Elizabeth Canning Who Hath Sworn that She Was RobbedLondon: 1753A scarce account demonstrating Henry Fielding's humanitarian commitment to justice. Regarding the case of Elizabeth Canning, this pamphlet is one of Fielding's final works.
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