Two books bound as one. Advice to a Son (sixth edition) (1658) and Political Reflections upon the Government of the Turks and Discourses on Machiavelli, The King of Sweden, Martin Luther et al. (1662). Both published by Thomas Robinson. A courtier during th [more...]
Terrific example of the Fourth printing of Tressall's important political novel, published in 1914, three years after his death. Written as the seeds of socialism were beginning to take root in Britain and Labour MPs were first elected to parliament, The Ragg [more...]
Impressive illustrated edition of Green's pioneering history of England that eschews War and International politics and focuses on English people and society; which, according to Green, was more influential to the nation and its development than battles and ki [more...]
Specially bound leather edition of Wootton's history of the British Legion. This copy presented to Sir Brunel Cohen, a key figure in the history of the organisation. The presentation letter attached to ffep and hand written note by J. T. Spinks to rear. Wit [more...]
The Edinburgh edition of Carlyle's biography of the Prussian King, completed in 1865. Complete in five volumes. With numerous fold-out maps and frontispieces. Sunning to some spines. Occasional spotting to page edges. Light bumping to edges. Contents cle [more...]
Impressive Folio Society edition of Lincoln's selected writings, including speeches and pieces from his early political career in Illinois to his time as president, including the Gettysburg Address. With numerous b/w images. No slipcase. Some mild shelf-wea [more...]
Study of the late 8th/early 9th century Confucian, his life and times, his political beliefs and his literary output. DJ is sunned to spine. Some mild shelf-wear and rubbing to edges. Volume is clean and tight. Very good. [more...]
Lavishly illustrated account of the British Parliament, its history, customs and functions. Complete in two volumes with 643 illustrations including 18 colour plates. Half leather with gilt decoration. All edges gilt. Marbled end-papers. No date but c. 19 [more...]
Stanhope Press for John Sharpe, Suttaby, Evance and Fox, Taylor, Hessey 1812
Printed at the Stanhope Press. Neat edition featuring both volumes of Gay's fables, the second only appearing 1738, six years after his death. Featuring 68 fables told in rhyming verse, these satirical pieces take aim at the politics and society of Gay's tim [more...]
Striking Folio Society edition of Ambler's breakthrough 1938 mystery espionage thriller in which a unwitting refugee is drawn into a game of internation espionage. With stylish colour illustrations by Paul Blow and an introduction by ex-Mi6 head Stella Rimmi [more...]
Pleasant compact edition of McCarthy's well received history of the nineteenth century, during which time he was an MP and a prominent Anti-Parnellite. Printed on fine paper. Decorative cloth with gilt decoration to spine. Top edge gilt. 12mo. Previous ow [more...]
Account of the role of King's Secretary, and how it grew from a simple administrative role to one of lasting political importance in the 15th century. With 3 b/w plates. DJ has toning and rubbing to edges. Foxing to top edge. Content otherwise clean and ti [more...]
Prescient study of political islam and its effect on America's international relations. Wide ranging and scholarly, Pinto examines the challenges posed by terrorism, the middle east peace process and factions within the USA who disseminated the concept of Isl [more...]
Indexed collection of National Geographic magazines. With 3 large pull out colour maps of The Southwestern USA, Western Soviet Union and Asia in a pocket to the rear. Bound in Green cloth. Some markings to cover. Contents clean and binding tight. Good+ [more...]
Indexed collection of National Geographic magazines. With 3 large pull out colour maps of The North Central United States, The British Isles and Poland and Czechoslovakia, in a pocket to the rear. Bound in Green cloth. Some markings to cover. Contents cle [more...]
Indexed collection of National Geographic magazines. With 3 large pull out colour maps of The South Central United States, The Battlefields of the Civil war and South East Asia, in a pocket to the rear. Bound in Green cloth. Some markings to cover. Conten [more...]
Indexed collection of National Geographic magazines. With 3 large pull out colour maps of The Southeastern United States, Southern South America and The National Parks, Monuments and Shrines of the United States and Canada, in a pocket to the rear. Bound in [more...]
Revised edition of Belloc's biography of Robespierre and his role in the French Revolution. Rubbing and bumping to edges. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown. Very light foxing to page edges. Contents clean, tight and square. Good+ [more...]
