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	Britain with the Brakes Off Catherwood, H. F. R. (Book #ID 2217) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First edition 1966. 1966. First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 222 pp. Touch of foxing to page edges. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with light fading to spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Everybody's Political What's What? Shaw, George Bernard [1856-1950] (Book #ID 4622) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back brick red cloth covers with gilt titles. 380 pp. Name to front paste down. Very Good condition book, in torn and repaired dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Local and Regional Government Cole, G. D. H. [1889-1959] (Book #ID 7532) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back. 295 pp. Colour frontispiece, twelve maps. Book in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with small thumb nail chip to spine head, light surface rubs to front corners, not price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£18.00 Convert currency

	The Government of England [Two Volumes] Lowell, A. Lawrence (Book #ID 7540) Published by The Macmillan Company, New York Scond Edition 1908. Two Volumes. 1908. Hard back. Navy cloth covers with gilt titles. Cloth is bright and fresh with the spine ends and corners slightly turned in. A Very presentable two volume set. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Modern Political Constitutions : An Introduction to the Comparative Study of their History and Existing Form Strong, C. F. (Book #ID 7544) Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Limited, London Third revised and enlarged edition 1949. 1949. Hard back. 383 pp. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with short closed tear to foot of spine, spine lightly tanned, not price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Theory and Practice of Modern Government Finer, Herman (Book #ID 7611) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd, London 1949 revised edition. 1949. Hard back black cloth covers with gilt titles. 978 pp. In near Fine condition, never thumbed, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Truth About Reparations and War-Debts George, The Right Honourable David Lloyd (Book #ID 108244) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1932. 1932. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 150 pp. Tiny rubs to the spine tips, foxing to the closed page edges, ink name and address to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	As it Seemed to Me Cole, John (Book #ID 11641) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" x, 454 [pp]. Monochrome photographic plates. Fine in Fine dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	A Hard Core of Wind; Inside The Lords [Signed] Braham, Stuart (Book #ID 54751) Published by Val Publishing Ltd., London First Edition 1986. London 1986. Publisher's original illustrated red and black card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 094901800. Contains 325 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the half title page ' 18/6/86 for Mrs Angela Mitchell from Stuart Braham (Val Publishing Ltd)'. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Britain's Story: A Political and Social History Cohen, Victor (Book #ID 13210) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 374 pp. Illustrated throughout. General light soiling to covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Origins of Parliament; Historical Association Pamphlet Number 44 [2] Miller, Edward (Book #ID 49380) Published by the Historical Association, London 1964. 1964. Publisher's original stapled grey card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 24 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	The Origins of Parliament; Historical Association Pamphlet Number 44 Miller, Edward (Book #ID 49379) Published for the Historical Association by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London 1960. 1960. Publisher's original stapled cream card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 24 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	When Shrimps Learn to Whistle: Signposts for the Nineties Healey, Denis (Book #ID 14265) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original light blue paper covers, silver stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 266 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Misrule: How Mrs Thatcher Has Misled Parliament from the Sinking of the Belgrano to the Wright Affair Dalyell, Tam (Book #ID 14267) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6½" 152 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Elements of Transport: Incorporating the Transport Act 1968 Faulks, R. W. (Book #ID 14960) Ian Allan Ltd., Terminal House, Station Approach, Shepperton, Surrey Second edition 1969 [First edition 1965]. 1969. Hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 9¼" x 6¼" 244 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Dusty page edges. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to foot of lower panel, shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£9.50 Convert currency

	The Peace Race Melman, Seymour (Book #ID 51556) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1962. London 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 152 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings, but with large erased pencil price to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 16/-, yellow paper to the spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Lloyd George 1863-1914 Davies, W. Watkin [Lloyd George] (Book #ID 15500) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1939. 1939. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original magenta cloth covers, gilt title block lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 467 pp. Twelve monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Hint of foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good scarce dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, tanning to white paper spine, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. First copy we have ever seen in a dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	International Organisations; Notes on Government Organisation No. 8 [Treasury Chambers] (Book #ID 67896) Printed by H. M. Stationery Office, Shepherdess Walk, London and Issued by The Treasury For Official Use July 1949. London 1949. Original stapled blue card wrap covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6''. Contains 63 printed pages of text. Slight tanning to the page margins and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Separate note by A. L. Thompson about the book loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Corporate Management in a World of Politics; The Public, Political and Governmental Problems of Business Brayman, Harold (Book #ID 64251) Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company Inc., First Edition 1967. 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal paper covered boards, silver title and blue author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 272 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the top edge. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Staff Relations in the Civil Service; Notes on Government Organisation No. 7 [Treasury Chambers] (Book #ID 67895) Printed by H. M. Stationery Office, Shepherdess Walk, London and Issued by The Treasury For Official Use May 1949. London 1949. Original stapled blue card wrap covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6''. Contains 44 printed pages of text. Slight tanning to the page margins and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Separate note by A. L. Thompson about the book loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Memoirs of a Social Democrat [Two Volumes] Scheidemann, Philip [Translated by J. E. Michell] (Book #ID 18549) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, St. Paul's House, London First edition 1929 Two Volumes. 1929. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 10" x 6½" 688 pp continuous pagination. Light foxing to end papers and closed page edges, spines faded and in Very Good clean and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£42.00 Convert currency

	Tory M. P. [Left Book Club] Haxey, Simon (Book #ID 18550) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd. 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London / Left Book Club First edition 1939. 1939. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry paper covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 9" x 5½" 163 pp. Maps, charts and family trees, one of which is torn and with loss to lower half, spine faded, light foxing to end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Fifty Years' March; The Rise of the Labour Party Williams, Francis [Foreword by The Rt. Hon. C. R. Attlee] (Book #ID 74860) Published by Odhams Press Ltd., Long Acre, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1949. London 1949. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, gilt and red title block to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 383 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Some wear to the spine tips and corners. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks and chips to the spine ends, edges and corners, some fading to the red of the panels, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Don't Say Brown, Say... Boob, Peregrine (Book #ID 20002) Published by Leslie Frewin Ltd, St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition 1967. 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original laminated covers. 8vo 7½'' x 7¼'' unpaginated. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper with captions below. Small name to inside front cover, slight rubbing to the corners and the spine tips. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The Jubilee of County Councils 1889 to 1939: Fifty Years of Local Government [Foreword by Neville Chamberlain] (Book #ID 20113) Evans Brothers Limited, Montague House, Russell Square, London. Hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 4to 10" x 7½" 96 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations. Spine and edges faded and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	The Great Decision: The Secret History of the Atomic Bomb Amrine, Michael (Book #ID 20280) Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 251 pp. Light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, small chip to foot of spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Governance of Britain Wilson, Harold [James Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, KG, OBE, PC, FRS, FSS (11 March 1916 - 24 May 1995) was a British Labour politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1970 and from 1974 to 1976]. (Book #ID 20498) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., and Michael Joseph Ltd., London First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 219 printed pages of text. ISBN 7181154740. Monochrome photographic frontispiece. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with 10 mm closed nick to foot of upper panel. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 7181154740 Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	William Ewart Gladstone \| His Life and Times (Memorable Men of the Nineteenth Century Series) Apjohn, Lewis [William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS (29 December 1809 - 19 May 1898) was a British statesman and Liberal Party politician. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served for twelve years as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spread over four terms beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894. He also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer four times]. (Book #ID 97000) Published by Walter Scott, 14 Paternoster Square, London 1880. 1880. Probably the 1880 edition (chronology ends November 9th 1880). Hard back binding in publisher's original deep blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering and tools to the spine, symmetrical black lines to the front and rear covers, all page edges gilt, bevelled edges, pale blue end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains tipped-in really clear photographic frontispiece of William Gladstone by The London Stereoscopic and Photographic company, [xv] 311 printed pages of text with engraved headers and tail-pieces. Light marks to the covers, hinges sound and in Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Letters to John Bull and Others [Signed] Davies, David [David Davies, 1st Baron Davies FRGS (11 May 1880 - 16 June 1944) was a Welsh Liberal Party politician and public benefactor who was MP for Montgomeryshire from 1906 to 1929] Robert the Peeler. [Illustrated by Mendoza] John Bull (Book #ID 20768) Published by Williams and Norgate Ltd, 38 Great Ormond Street, London 1931. 1931. Publisher's original illustrated card covers (soft back). 8vo 8½" x 5¼". As a philanthropist, Davies established the King Edward VII Welsh National Memorial Association to combat tuberculosis in Wales, as well as the Wilson Chair of International Politics at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Contains 139 pp. Presentation copy by the author to front end paper 'To my friend Elosh with the compliments of the author 14th April 1932.' Spine slightly age darkened, shallow rubs to corners and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Civil Service in the Changing State: A Survey of Civil Service Reform and the Implications of a Planned Economy on Public Administration in England Greaves, H. R. G. (Book #ID 21285) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 240 pp. Spine age darkened and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Some Proposals for Constitutional Reform: Being the Recommendations of a Group of Conservatives (Book #ID 21307) Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 6" 142 pp. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Regional Policy in Britain McCrone, Gavin (Book #ID 21769) Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1969. 1969. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 6" 280 pp. ISBN 04 330133 9. Initials to front end paper and in Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	United Kingdom Balance of Payments 1963 Central Statistical Office (Book #ID 22009) Her Majesty's Stationery Office London 1963. 1963. Publisher's original stapled pink card covers. Quarto 11" x 8½" 44 pp. Light soiling to covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Overseas Trade Accounts of the United Kingdom July 1968 With Cumulative Totals Board of Trade (Book #ID 22011) Her Majesty's Stationery Office London 1968. 1968. Publisher's original stapled yellow card covers. Quarto 11" x 8½" 321 pp. Light soiling to covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

Britain with the Brakes Off

Catherwood, H. F. R.

(Book #ID 2217)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 222 pp. Touch of foxing to page edges. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with light fading to spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Everybody's Political What's What?

Shaw, George Bernard [1856-1950]

(Book #ID 4622)

Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back brick red cloth covers with gilt titles. 380 pp. Name to front paste down. Very Good condition book, in torn and repaired dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Local and Regional Government

Cole, G. D. H. [1889-1959]

(Book #ID 7532)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back. 295 pp. Colour frontispiece, twelve maps. Book in Very Good condition. Dust wrapper with small thumb nail chip to spine head, light surface rubs to front corners, not price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Government of England [Two Volumes]

Lowell, A. Lawrence

(Book #ID 7540)

Published by The Macmillan Company, New York Scond Edition 1908. Two Volumes. 1908.

Hard back. Navy cloth covers with gilt titles. Cloth is bright and fresh with the spine ends and corners slightly turned in. A Very presentable two volume set. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Modern Political Constitutions : An Introduction to the Comparative Study of their History and Existing Form

Strong, C. F.

(Book #ID 7544)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Limited, London Third revised and enlarged edition 1949. 1949.

Hard back. 383 pp. Book in Fine condition. Dust wrapper with short closed tear to foot of spine, spine lightly tanned, not price clipped and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Theory and Practice of Modern Government

Finer, Herman

(Book #ID 7611)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd, London 1949 revised edition. 1949.

Hard back black cloth covers with gilt titles. 978 pp. In near Fine condition, never thumbed, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Truth About Reparations and War-Debts

George, The Right Honourable David Lloyd

(Book #ID 108244)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1932. 1932.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 150 pp. Tiny rubs to the spine tips, foxing to the closed page edges, ink name and address to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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As it Seemed to Me

Cole, John

(Book #ID 11641)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" x, 454 [pp]. Monochrome photographic plates. Fine in Fine dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Hard Core of Wind; Inside The Lords [Signed]

Braham, Stuart

(Book #ID 54751)

Published by Val Publishing Ltd., London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

Publisher's original illustrated red and black card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 094901800. Contains 325 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the half title page ' 18/6/86 for Mrs Angela Mitchell from Stuart Braham (Val Publishing Ltd)'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Britain's Story: A Political and Social History

Cohen, Victor

(Book #ID 13210)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 374 pp. Illustrated throughout. General light soiling to covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Origins of Parliament; Historical Association Pamphlet Number 44 [2]

Miller, Edward

(Book #ID 49380)

Published by the Historical Association, London 1964. 1964.

Publisher's original stapled grey card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 24 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Origins of Parliament; Historical Association Pamphlet Number 44

Miller, Edward

(Book #ID 49379)

Published for the Historical Association by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, London 1960. 1960.

Publisher's original stapled cream card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 24 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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When Shrimps Learn to Whistle: Signposts for the Nineties

Healey, Denis

(Book #ID 14265)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original light blue paper covers, silver stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 266 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Misrule: How Mrs Thatcher Has Misled Parliament from the Sinking of the Belgrano to the Wright Affair

Dalyell, Tam

(Book #ID 14267)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6½" 152 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Elements of Transport: Incorporating the Transport Act 1968

Faulks, R. W.

(Book #ID 14960)

Ian Allan Ltd., Terminal House, Station Approach, Shepperton, Surrey Second edition 1969 [First edition 1965]. 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 9¼" x 6¼" 244 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Dusty page edges. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to foot of lower panel, shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Peace Race

Melman, Seymour

(Book #ID 51556)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 152 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings, but with large erased pencil price to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 16/-, yellow paper to the spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lloyd George 1863-1914

Davies, W. Watkin [Lloyd George]

(Book #ID 15500)

Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1939. 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original magenta cloth covers, gilt title block lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 467 pp. Twelve monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Hint of foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good scarce dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, tanning to white paper spine, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. First copy we have ever seen in a dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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International Organisations; Notes on Government Organisation No. 8

[Treasury Chambers]

(Book #ID 67896)

Printed by H. M. Stationery Office, Shepherdess Walk, London and Issued by The Treasury For Official Use July 1949. London 1949.

Original stapled blue card wrap covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6''. Contains 63 printed pages of text. Slight tanning to the page margins and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Separate note by A. L. Thompson about the book loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Corporate Management in a World of Politics; The Public, Political and Governmental Problems of Business

Brayman, Harold

(Book #ID 64251)

Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company Inc., First Edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal paper covered boards, silver title and blue author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 272 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the top edge. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Staff Relations in the Civil Service; Notes on Government Organisation No. 7

[Treasury Chambers]

(Book #ID 67895)

Printed by H. M. Stationery Office, Shepherdess Walk, London and Issued by The Treasury For Official Use May 1949. London 1949.

Original stapled blue card wrap covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6''. Contains 44 printed pages of text. Slight tanning to the page margins and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Separate note by A. L. Thompson about the book loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Memoirs of a Social Democrat [Two Volumes]

Scheidemann, Philip [Translated by J. E. Michell]

(Book #ID 18549)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, St. Paul's House, London First edition 1929 Two Volumes. 1929.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 10" x 6½" 688 pp continuous pagination. Light foxing to end papers and closed page edges, spines faded and in Very Good clean and tight condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tory M. P. [Left Book Club]

Haxey, Simon

(Book #ID 18550)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd. 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London / Left Book Club First edition 1939. 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry paper covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 9" x 5½" 163 pp. Maps, charts and family trees, one of which is torn and with loss to lower half, spine faded, light foxing to end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fifty Years' March; The Rise of the Labour Party

Williams, Francis [Foreword by The Rt. Hon. C. R. Attlee]

(Book #ID 74860)

Published by Odhams Press Ltd., Long Acre, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, gilt and red title block to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 383 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Some wear to the spine tips and corners. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks and chips to the spine ends, edges and corners, some fading to the red of the panels, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Don't Say Brown, Say...

Boob, Peregrine

(Book #ID 20002)

Published by Leslie Frewin Ltd, St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original laminated covers. 8vo 7½'' x 7¼'' unpaginated. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper with captions below. Small name to inside front cover, slight rubbing to the corners and the spine tips. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Jubilee of County Councils 1889 to 1939: Fifty Years of Local Government

[Foreword by Neville Chamberlain]

(Book #ID 20113)

Evans Brothers Limited, Montague House, Russell Square, London.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 4to 10" x 7½" 96 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations. Spine and edges faded and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Great Decision: The Secret History of the Atomic Bomb

Amrine, Michael

(Book #ID 20280)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 251 pp. Light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, small chip to foot of spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Governance of Britain

Wilson, Harold [James Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, KG, OBE, PC, FRS, FSS (11 March 1916 - 24 May 1995) was a British Labour politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1970 and from 1974 to 1976].

(Book #ID 20498)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., and Michael Joseph Ltd., London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 219 printed pages of text. ISBN 7181154740. Monochrome photographic frontispiece. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with 10 mm closed nick to foot of upper panel. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 7181154740

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William Ewart Gladstone | His Life and Times (Memorable Men of the Nineteenth Century Series)

Apjohn, Lewis [William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS (29 December 1809 - 19 May 1898) was a British statesman and Liberal Party politician. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served for twelve years as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spread over four terms beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894. He also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer four times].

(Book #ID 97000)

Published by Walter Scott, 14 Paternoster Square, London 1880. 1880.

Probably the 1880 edition (chronology ends November 9th 1880). Hard back binding in publisher's original deep blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering and tools to the spine, symmetrical black lines to the front and rear covers, all page edges gilt, bevelled edges, pale blue end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains tipped-in really clear photographic frontispiece of William Gladstone by The London Stereoscopic and Photographic company, [xv] 311 printed pages of text with engraved headers and tail-pieces. Light marks to the covers, hinges sound and in Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Letters to John Bull and Others [Signed]

Davies, David [David Davies, 1st Baron Davies FRGS (11 May 1880 - 16 June 1944) was a Welsh Liberal Party politician and public benefactor who was MP for Montgomeryshire from 1906 to 1929] Robert the Peeler. [Illustrated by Mendoza] John Bull

(Book #ID 20768)

Published by Williams and Norgate Ltd, 38 Great Ormond Street, London 1931. 1931.

Publisher's original illustrated card covers (soft back). 8vo 8½" x 5¼". As a philanthropist, Davies established the King Edward VII Welsh National Memorial Association to combat tuberculosis in Wales, as well as the Wilson Chair of International Politics at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Contains 139 pp. Presentation copy by the author to front end paper 'To my friend Elosh with the compliments of the author 14th April 1932.' Spine slightly age darkened, shallow rubs to corners and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Civil Service in the Changing State: A Survey of Civil Service Reform and the Implications of a Planned Economy on Public Administration in England

Greaves, H. R. G.

(Book #ID 21285)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 240 pp. Spine age darkened and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Some Proposals for Constitutional Reform: Being the Recommendations of a Group of Conservatives

(Book #ID 21307)

Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 6" 142 pp. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Regional Policy in Britain

McCrone, Gavin

(Book #ID 21769)

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 6" 280 pp. ISBN 04 330133 9. Initials to front end paper and in Very Good bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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United Kingdom Balance of Payments 1963

Central Statistical Office

(Book #ID 22009)

Her Majesty's Stationery Office London 1963. 1963.

Publisher's original stapled pink card covers. Quarto 11" x 8½" 44 pp. Light soiling to covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Overseas Trade Accounts of the United Kingdom July 1968 With Cumulative Totals

Board of Trade

(Book #ID 22011)

Her Majesty's Stationery Office London 1968. 1968.

Publisher's original stapled yellow card covers. Quarto 11" x 8½" 321 pp. Light soiling to covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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