Gudmund Hatt

Memoirs of the American Anthropological Association: Notes on Reindeer Nomadism

New York, Kraus Reprint Co. 1976. Paperback. A scarce reprint of this study on reindeer nomadism from Gudmund Hatt. Scarce work. Reprinted with the permission of the American Anthropological Association. With in-text illustrations. A detailed study into Reindeer Nomadism, the herding and semi-domestication of the animal as well as the importance of a nomadic lifestyle for those practicing. Written by Gudmund Hatt, a Danish archaeologist and cultural geographer who was the first person to systematically inventory cultural similarities and differences amongst northern peoples. In the original blue paper binding. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear and the odd small mark to the board. Light sunning to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 866T25

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: Memoirs American Anthropological Association American Nomadism Hatt None

Joel Hawes

Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character

Boston, Congregational Board of Publication , 1856 . Cloth. A signed copy of Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character by Joel Hawes. Signed by the author to the front free endpaper. Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character, which were originally addressed to the young men of Hartford and New Haven by Joel Hawes. With an introduction by Richard S. Storrs.Some of the lectures include Dangers of Young Men, On Reading and Importance of Established Principles. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and some light marks to the boards. Signed by the author to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with lightly age toned pages which remain clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 859B11

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: Lectures to Young Men on the Formation of Character Joel Hawes lectures education Joel Hawes None

William Hawkins; Thomas Leach [ed.]

A Treatise of the Pleas of the Crown

London, G. G. and J. Robinson, 1795 . Leather. The complete four volume seventh edition of William Hawkins's influential treatise on the criminal law of England. Hawkins, a barrister and serjeant-at-law, was best known for this work, in which he provides a comprehensive guide to English criminal law and procedure.It covers a wide range of topics related to criminal law, including the nature of crime, criminal procedure, the roles and powers of judges and juries, and the various crimes and offenses that were punishable under English law in the eighteenth century.First published in 1716, Hawkins's work went through eight editions, with the last edition published in 1824.ESTC Citation No. T114700Edited and expanded by Thomas Leach.A smart seventh edition of this notable work, recognised for its clear and concise writing style, as well as its practical approach to criminal law. He emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of defendants and ensuring fair trials. In full calf bindings. Volumes I and IV rebacked, with boards restored and back strips laid down, and retaining the original endpapers. Head and tails of volume II front joint and volume III rear joint starting, with boards holding firm. Worming to tail of front pastedown of volume II, and to the tail of each leaf of volume II up to page 47, with a small wormhole running to page 173, not affecting text. Worming to front and rear pastedown of volume III, with minor wormholes throughout the volume, most concentrated between front free endpaper and page sixteen, and to final fourteen leaves of volume, not affecting text. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 854F47

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: criminal law history law english law history None

William Hayley

A Philosophical Historical and Moral Essay on Old Maids

London, T Cadell, 1785. First edition. Leather. A bright, first edition copy of these essays by William Hayley, regarding the 'sisterhood of old maids' in the late eighteenth century. With essays on the 'situation and treatment of old maids in general', 'the ingenuity of old maids', 'old maids in ancient history' and 'christian and other modern old maids&apos. With the bookplate of the Knightley family of Fawsley Hall to the recto of front endpaper. Fawsley hall is a landscape park created by the Knightley family in Northamptonshire. To the front pastedowns there is a bookplate for Isabella Wyatt, of West Grinstead Place, Sussex. West Grinstead Place was the seat of Sir Merrick Burrell, Bart. Hayley writes to the preface that he devotes himself 'with a new species of Quixotism, to the service of Ancient Virginity. It is my intention, in the following work, to redress all the wrongs of the autumnal maiden, and to place her, if possible, in a state of honour, content and comfort.' William Hayley was an English writer, who is best known for creating a biography of the poet William Cowper. Hayley's work provides an eighteenth century perspective of the morals, lifestyle and sexuality of older women. A fascinating essay collection, discussing a commonly ostracised group of people, particularly at the time of writing. Bound without half titles. In uniform full calf bindings. Externally, generally smart with loss to the tail of spines. Light rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Front joint to volume I is split, with the hinge strained but firm. Small split to the head of front joint to volume III. Split to front joint of volume II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 690L12

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: Hayley Knightley Fawsley Maids Knightley Women None

William Hazlitt

Table-Talk; or, Original Essays

London, John Warren, 1821-2. First edition. Hardback. A first edition of William Hazlitt's important collection of essays covering art, philosophy and literature. An important essay collection, demonstrating the writer's skill at penning familiar essays, which cover his opinions, experiences and ideas spanning literature, art and philosophy amongst many other things. Written by William Hazlitt (1778-1830), an English essayist, artist, art and literary critic and social commentator highly regarded as being on the greatest critics and essayists in the English language alongside the likes of Samuel Johnson.A first edition of this work, with volume I released in 1821 and the second volume following a year later.Complete in two volumes.With four pages of publisher's advertisements to the front of volume I. In the original paper covered boards. Externally rather worn, particularly to the first volume, which has loss to the spine and boards; front board is loose and rear board is strained. Both volumes are bumped to the extremities and wear to the spine. Ownership inscription to the title page of volume II. Internally, binding is tender; volume I has ten loose leaves at the start, including the title page. Pages are generally bright and clean with just the odd spot. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

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Book number: 780R26

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: William Hazlitt Essays Table-Talk Literary Criticism Essays None

James Wycliffe Headlam

Bismarck and the Foundation of the German Empire

London, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1899. Leather. A first edition of this work on Bismarck by James Wycliffe Headlam, bound in a full calf prize binding. A first edition of the work.In a full calf prize binding for Eastbourne College. With gilt crest and boarders to the boards and gilt lettering and decoration to the spine. With a frontispiece portrait of Bismarck, headpieces, tailpieces and 25 plates, including a folding map to the rear. Collated, missing plate to pp.10 of Bismarck's mother. This work is written by British historian and classicist James Wycliffe Headlam. Otto Von Bismarck, the focus of this work, was prime minister of Prussia and founder and first chancellor of the German Empire. This work describes the life and political activities of Bismarck while also discussing the foundation of the German Empire. In full calf. Externally generally smart with marks to the boards, slight bumping and light rubbing to the joints, extremities and boards. Rubbing and fading to the spine. Prize label to the front free end paper. Internally firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages with the odd spot, heavier to the front and rear. Small closed tear to the half title. Very Good . Ill.: F. Von Lenbach. Very Good .

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Book number: 874Z27

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Illustrated German Empire Bismarck Prize binding German Empire F. Von Lenbach

John Benjamin Heath

Some Account of the Worshipful Company of Grocers of the City of London

London, Privately Printed, 1854. Cloth. A scarce second edition copy of this fascinating historical study of the 'Worshipful Company of Grocers' guild of London; signed by the author and presented to the Treasurer to St Bartholomews Hospital, William Foster White. The 'Grocers' Company' is often cited as the oldest of London's 'Great Twelve City Livery Companies', and ranks second in the Companies order of precedence after the Mercers' Company. This work provides an account of the guild's Hall and the principal events that took place there, a history of the Company, and an extensive biographical examination of the most eminent and distinguished members. Featuring the following ink inscription: 'William Foster White Esq. Treasurer of the Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew from his friend John Benjamin Heath [Signature] January 1856&apos. Copiously illustrated throughout with in-text illustrations and plates, several of which are folding. This work was privately printed. This copy has been rebound in a signed 'Jenny Bevan' binding, with a charming illustrated bookplate of a 'Roy and Nina Merley' tipped to the front pastedown of each volume. The Merleys owned Plaish Hall, Shropshire. This is a stunning Grade I Tudor house, which is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The home once belonged to Judge William Leighton, who was an amateur poet and sixteenth century composer. The house, as it stands now, was built in two stages for Leighton, who was presiding over a trial of prisoners whilst the home was being completed. Roy and Nina Merley owned the house for thirty-five years and were responsible for reinstating the Tudor style gardens and renovating the house to its former glory. Their bookplate has an image of the house in the background, with a blackbird eating a worm in the foreground. Rebound in a signed quarter cloth binding, with bookbinders label tipped to rear pastedown. Externally excellent, with only minor shelfwear and slight fading to upper extremity of front board and spine. Prior owner's bookplate tipped to front pastedown. Author's inscription and signature to half title page, dated '1856&apos. Internally firmly bound, slightly strained very occasionally in places. Pages slightly age toned to extremities but very bright and clean, with the odd light spot to the occasional page. Occasional mark and damp staining to gutters, not affecting text. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 644M13

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: White Heath Trade Signed Heath Grocers Illustrated Various

A. H.L. Heeren

De la Politique Et Du Commerce Des Peuples de L&Apos;Antiquite

Paris, P. Firmin Didot, 1830-1844. Leather. A complete seven volume set of this work by A. H.L. Heeren, the French edition. A seven volume set of this work by A.H.L. Heeren. Collated: Complete in seven volumes with 8 folding maps and two folding plates. A history of the politics and commerce of peoples of antiquity.  Translated from the original German into French by W. Suckau.  Arnold Hermann Ludwig Heeren was a German historian who wrote several historic works and biographies. His chief merit as a historian was his work on the ancient world and in particular the economics therein. In quarter morocco bindings. Externally, sound with rubbing and bumping. Library label to front board of each volume. Wear to heads and tails of the spine with some loss and lifting to the back strips. The front board is detached but present to volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages foxed with tidemarks. Annotations and ink signatures on multiple pages. Institutional library stamps to front blank of volume I. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

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Book number: FGN23-F-7

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: french politics antiquity politics Not Stated

Dr. G. J. Held

The Papuas of Waropen

The Hague, Martinus Mijhoff, 1957. Cloth. A smart copy of this illustrated social study on the Papuas of Waropen. Illustrated with seventy-seven photographs on plates, many in-text images, and two folding maps. Collated complete. A detailed sociological study on the Waropen Regency in the Papua Province, Indonesia. This study contains commentary on the social organisation of the people, with reference to marriage, the ritual of life, the ritual of death, trading, material culture, the sacred, and mythology. Written by Professor Dr. G. J. Held. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and minor bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd pencil annotation. Light age toning to the endpapers. Previous owner's stamp to the front endpaper. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 874T38

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Papuas Waropen New Guinea Held Waropen Not Stated

Carin Hermelin

Kvinnorna I Arbetslivet

Stockholm, Bokforlaget Natur och Kultur, 1939. Paperback. A vanishingly scarce Swedish report on the employment of women in Sweden, an interesting work by the journalist Carin Hermelin, published just before the Second World War. A very scarce work.In the original Swedish.A Swedish report on the lives of working women and the employment of women in Sweden just before the outbreak of the Second World War. Report from the Women's Work Committee.Illustrated throughout.No. 1 of the Fredrika Bremerforbundets series.By Carin Hermelin, a notable Swedish journalist. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Very light edge wear, mostly to the backstrip. Light marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, unopened to the top and fore edge. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 790P37

Catalogue: Social Sciences

Keywords: Kvinnorna I Arbetslivet swedish working women women swedish carin hermelin sweden Not Stated

Edward Hertslet

Treaties and Tariffs Regulating the Trade between Great Britain and Foreign Nations: And Extracts of Treaties between Foreign Powers, Containing Most-Favoured Nation Clauses Applicable to Great Britain

London, Butterworths, 1877. Cloth. A scarce and interesting compilation of treaties and tariffs between Great Britain and China in the 1800s. An interesting compilation of treaties and tariffs between Great Britain and China since 1842. The works within this book are complied from official documents for a purely private undertaking. Edward Hertslet was a Librarian and Keeper of Papers in the Foreign Office. In cloth binding. Externally, smart. Some fading to the joints, spine and boards. Some bumping to the spine and extremities. Previous owner inscription to the front pastedown. A stamp to the title page stating 'Supplied for the public service&apos. Internally, firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages. Some scattered spots throughout. Very Good . Ill.: none. Very Good .

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Book number: 817B51

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Edward Hertslet Great Britain and China Treaties and Trade history Great Britain and China none

John Hervey

Remarks on the Craftsman&Apos;S Vindication of His Two Honble Patrons in His Paper of May 22, 1731

London, J. Peele, 1731. Paperback. The seventh edition of this political pamphlet from Baron John Hervey. Scarce work. Seventh edition. A pamphlet attacking William Pultney and Henry St, John, Viscount Bolingbroke, cofounders of the weekly Craftsman, a newspaper circulating from 1726 to 1752. It was issued to eight London editions and one Dublin edition. Written by Baron John Hervey, an English courtier and political writer who was involved in many literary quarrels. Bound in contemporary paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities and the odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd spot and age toning to the endpapers. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 859T63

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Remarks Craftsman's Vindication Hervey Craftsman's None

E. Hodgson

The Whole Proceedings on the King&Apos;S Commission of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery for the City of London; and Also, the Gaol Delivery for the County of Middlesex; Held at Justice Hall in the Old Bailey.

London, E. Hodgson, 1782 . First edition. Paperback. A scarce copy of this court proceedings transcript from the late eighteenth century. The Whole Proceedings on the King's Commission of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery for the City of London; and also, The Gaol Delivery for the County of Middlesex; held at Justice Hall in the Old Bailey.Bound in paper wraps.Court proceedings from Wednesday 4th December 1782 and the following days. Being the first session in the Mayoralty of Nathaniel Newnham. Taken in short hand by E. Hodgson. This is number I, part II of these proceedings. Very scarce original legal documents from the eighteenth century.Prior owner's ink inscription to the front board. Bound in paper wraps. Externally, sound with some wear. There are some tears to the extremities of the boards and some folds and creases. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. There is some wear to the extremities of the pages. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: 842W81

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Law Old Bailey Court Records Eighteenth century Old Bailey None

Henry Holland

General View of the Agriculture of Cheshire; with Observations Drawn Up for the Consideration of the Board of Agriculture and Internal Improvement

London, Richard Phillips; Faulder and Son; et al, 1808. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition agricultural study by Sir Henry Holland, an illustrated volume with folding maps and colour plates. The first edition of this very scarce work. Illustrated with a colour folding map to the frontispiece, one folding map, one folding plate, two colour plates, and three plates.Collated, all plates are present. Bound without endpapers.Sixteen pages of adverts to the rear.An early work by physician and travel writer Sir Henry Holland, looking at the nature of agriculture in his home county, Cheshire. Before beginning his medical studies in Edinburgh, Holland was employed by the Board of Agriculture, upon the suggestion of Sir John Stanley, to report on the agriculture of Cheshire. This work provides a detailed study on agriculture in the county at the beginning of the nineteenth century, with proposals on how to improve its state. Holland was a cousin of Elizabeth Gaskell, and his great-uncle was Josiah Wedgwood. Later in life Holland gained fame for his travel writing. At a party hosted by relatives in 1836, he read pages of Darwin's journal he sent from his Beagle voyage. In a quarter cloth binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Paper remnants to the head of the joints. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine, heavier to the extremities, with a little loss of paper. Minor rubbing to the boards. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Small closed tear to the folding map to the frontispiece. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 877P16

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: General View of the Agriculture of Cheshire cheshire agriculture henry holland cheshire Not Stated

A Sussex Peer [Henry North Holroyd]

Drifting Towards the Breakers!

London and Brighton, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Limited; John Beal & Son, 1895 . First edition. Cloth. The scarce first edition of this work on the political state of England and democracy. First edition of Drifting Towards the Breakers! in the original publisher's cloth binding, embossed to imitate straight grain morocco.By a 'Sussex peer', being Henry North Holroyd, 3rd Earl of Sheffield and English Conservative politician. A scarce work, with only ten copies held in libraries. A political work on the proposed abolition of the House of Lords. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are generally bright and clean with some spotting to the pastedowns and endpapers and the odd spot throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 856W14

Catalogue: Economics & Social Sciences

Keywords: Henry North Holroyd Drifting Breakers Politics Drifting None