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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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1937 The Road to Wigan PierLondon: 1937The first edition of George Orwell's autobiographical sociological study, discussing attitudes towards socialism in the north of England, published by the Left Book Club. -
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. -
1968-1969 The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George OrwellLondon: 1968-1969A smart trio of works from the collection of George Orwell's various writings, edited by his wife Sonia Orwell and Ian Angus. -
1806 An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth and NationsEdinburgh: 1806A smartly rebound three volume set of Adam Smith's influential and popular work on economics, 'The Wealth of Nations', a work which went on to shape economics theory.
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