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Washington: National Geographic Society. ppXLIV & pp848.Includes index. Half leather bound volume well worn at edges, including spine edges. Narrow split down front/back internal gutters; nethertheless still holding together very well. Raised bands & gilt detail to spine. Richly marbled eps. Red edges.Internally very clean & neat.Bound volumes do not include covers. Fold out diagram of 'the first photogragh ever made showing the division between the troposphere and the stratosphere and also the actual curvation of the earth-photographed from an elevation of 72, 395 feet, the highest point ever reached by man' has a long tear, almost halfway across, but clean & easily repaired, & a shorter one, ditto. O/wise all excellent. A very heavy volume; very costly to post to buyers outside New Zealand.. First Edition. Half-Leather Bound. Good Plus - Very Good*. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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The Swedish Institute, 1979. pp96. Faded spine & light cover wear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. more information

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London: The British Iron and Steel Foundation, 1959. pp20. Stapled booklet in card covers, in extremely good condition. The British Iron & steel foundation attempts to make a case against impending nationalisation of the industry. Illustrated.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Large. more information

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Cairo: The Minstry of Culture, 1964. Unpaginated. 1964 is the first date of publication; on this copy no date is visible.Light edgewear. Illustrated with photographs; stapled booklet in English, French & Arabic. The Royal Mummies of the Cairo Museum. Information on beliefs & thoughts on the afterlife; the process of mummification; the various mummies in the Cairo museum.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. more information

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Belfast: Interchurch Group on Faith and Politics, 1989. pp138. Contents; Introduction; Breaking down the emnity; Understanding the signs of the times; A declaration of faith and commitment; Towards an island the works: Facing divisions in Ireland; Towards peace and stability: A critical assessment of the Anglo-Irish agreement; OPraers for Ireland.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Johannesburg: Chamber of Mines, 1968. pp37. Stapled book, splits along spine with some insect depredation to bottom front edge& crease to front bottom corner. 'The Mining Survey is sent free to shareholders in gold mining companies, members of the Chamber of Mines, who wish to receive it.' Some light discolouration inside, but most clean & tight. Includes maps, photographs, etc.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fair - Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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John Player and Sons. Unpaginated. Undated (price one penny) album with 37 of 45 cards present, Some light fox to covers, very light rust to staples - no bleeding. O/wise excellent condition. Enquire for further detail re cards.. Stapled Card. Very Good. Oblong 5" x 7&1/2". more information

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Tunbridge Wells: Photocrom Co. Ltd . Unpaginated.Undated; small gift note on verso of front cover is dated 1943, on the back cover are 2 King george VI 9stamps an a New Zealand address. 16 pages of plates of Clovelly, contained within covers which show, within an oval incised frame, the first plate. Mostly full page, though 3 or 4 page show 2 per page. Front cover has some light fox at edges, not greatly noticable because of buff colour of cover, some creases to top corner. There are 2 or three small marks to covers. overall in extremely good condition.. Presumed First. Soft Cover. Good Plus - Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Paris: UnESCO, 1972. pp114. Rubbed at corners, Study forming '.. part of a series designed to show how the principle of free, compulsory education is being applied in various parts of the world, to illustrate the problems that have been encountered in developing satisfactory systems of compulsory schooling, and to describe the solutions achieved or being attempted..'.. 2nd Edition; 1st Thus (revised) Edition. Card. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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(Pub. On Behalf of) the Symposium Steering Committee, 1990. pp132.Pos on first page, some rare highlighting, 5 lines of notes on back cover. Catholic & Anglican Churches in New Zealand organised a symposium in May 1990 discussing a 'Vision for New zealand's future' with keynote speakers, workshops etc.& producing 300-odd recommendations. 1st Edition. Card. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Moscow: Progress Publishers, 1988. pp464 includes index. A single spine crease means the book opens flat at this place, Corner crease to back panel & 2 numerals written on same. Otherwise very good. "this book was written by major Soviet specialists in history and religion. Extensive factual material forms the framework for a detailed study of the history and present state of the Russian Orthodox Church. The book is illustratedf and has a name index. Intended for the general reader.'. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good plus*. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Bangkok: Shire Books, 1990. pp200. Please contact for detail of contents if needed.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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General Egyptian Book Organisation, 1982. pp364. Crease on one corner, previous owner's name (small) on ffep. Otherwise in excellent condition. .Comprehensive list of exhibits, with information. Illustrated with b/w plates.. Presumed First Revised Enlarged Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Bonn: German Bundestag Publications' Section, 1992. pp529, plus foldout maps. No obvious flaws. Numerous illustrations in b/w & colour. A comprehensive overview of German life during this period.. 4th (updated) English Edition. Paperback. Near - As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Edinburgh: Johnston & Bacon, Publishers, 1977. Unpaginated. Unclipped jacket has faded spine; o/wise all excellent. 'This compact book has been a standard work of referenece for more than eighty years. For complete authenticity, the taran designs, formerly artist-drawn, are now photographed from the cloth.' 96 tartans illustrated, plus much more -language, dress & how to wear it, women's dress, cremonial, gaelic personal names & surnames, women's personal names, chiefship & chieftancy, armorial bearings, designations of highland chiefs and families, clan septs & ddependents, what tartan can I wear?, the Scottish clan system, clan map of Scotland.. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" Tall. more information

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California: Institute for Historical Review, 1985. pp127 plus list of contributors. Light wear to covers, some fox to side foredge, pos to ffep. Right wing political journal. Contents include:- Was Orwell Right? / John Bennett; The Sedition Trial of 1944 / David Baxter; German and American Foreign Policy, 1933 - 1945 / Karl Otto Braun; Plato's Dialectic v. Hegel and Marx / David L. Hoggan; Soviet Scorched - Earth Warfare / Walter N/ Sanning; Auschwitz and West German Justice / Theiss Christopherson; Book Reviews, News & Comment. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Tokyo: Foreign Press Center, 1985. pp107. Written by scholars, jpournalists, specialists etc for foreign journalists etc in Japan to familiarise them with local conditions.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Ta;;. more information

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Tokyo: Foreign Press Center , 1985. pp107. Written by scholars, jpournalists, specialists etc for foreign journalists etc in Japan to familiarise them with local conditions. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Ta;;. more information

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Florence: Caba Editrice Bonech , 1989. pp 128. Heavily illustrated, with reconstructions of the city.. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. more information

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London: Geographia Ltd. pp128. A geographia Guide. Illustrated with photographs & drawings, plus maps including a fold-out map.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. more information

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Washington: Moral Rearmament / Judd & Detweiler, 1941. Unpaginated. Foreword by Hershing. Booklet containing nspirational messages to Americans. 'This booklet comes to you inspired by those who desire to see realised the vision of the General of the Armies, that this message may reach every American'. Includes music & lyrics of 'You Can Defend America', a song for national defence -Chorus 'You can defend America, You've got something to do, Clean up the nation from bottom to top, start with yourself in the home and the shop! You can defend America - nobody will if you don't - So get going and give, And we'll all learn to live, To defend Ammerica!'. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Leamington Spa: English Counties Periodicals Ltd, 1962. pp57. Cover has light wear. Numerous photographs.History, bombing, reconstruction & consecration of Coventry Cathedral. ''A souvenir publication to commemorate the Reconstruction and Consecration of the Cathedral Church of St. Michael, Covenrty, and the Coventry Cathedral Festival.'. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Large. more information

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London: Information Service of India, 1954. pp264. *Spine rubbed, with approx. 1/2 inch tear following its crease. Inscription on pretitle page. Frontis of Ghandi. b/w photographs, colour plates.. 1st Edition. Linen with Flaps. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Large. more information

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London. pp91.Publication date circa 1950s. Book has gift inscription on bottom of contents page. Also included is a street map of the borough of Sollihull, which has a small square missing off one corner & 2 notes marking addresses on map - otherwise very good.. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". more information

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London: The School of Economic Science, 1977. pp37. Edges browned. A Newton Institute booklet published by The School of Economic Science for its students. Stapled card. Contents Foreword; Law - The English Constitution (L.L. Blake); Language in relation to the Nation (Miss D. Van Oyen); Religion (Miss S. Rosenberg.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London: Christian Action Publications Ltd for the Defence and Aid Fund, 1972. pp51. A few tiny marks to front cover panel; felt tip circle (small) on back cover; o/wise excellent. '..the story of the Tangwena people - a tribe which was ordered in 1966 to leave their ancestral homeland in the eastern highlands. When they resisted all efforts to move them their huts were burned and their cattle seized. In the end they were compelled to flee into hiding in the mountains.' Postage will be light on this small volume.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London: Outline Books / Morris International Ltd., 1980. pp280. light rub to corners & soft crease to front panel, inscription on pretitle page. Otherwise crisp & tight. 'The Arab world's leading editors and commentators met with their counterparts from newspapers in Europe and the U.S.A. for a seminar on "The Arab Image in Western Mass Media". The seminar provided a forum in which journalists, T.V. and radio commentators could discuss how communications and understanding within the two communities could be improved.. 1st Edition. Wraps. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London: Christian Action Publications Ltd for the Defence and Aid Fund, 1970. pp14. Back cover panel foxed, otherwise excellent. BOSS, the Bureau for State Security under the PM. Pamphlet looks at this organisation.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Swinton: North West Civic Trust, 1989. pp187. Crease to corner of back panel of cover, otherwise as new. Illustrated with photographs and drawings.. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Near New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Large. more information

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KC Publications, 1976. pp49. Numerous photographs.. Reprint. Soft Cover. As New. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. more information

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London: The Myrtle Solomon Memorial Fund and War resisters' International, 1991. pppp141. Faded spine & small dent in back cover panel, 1 tiny mark to foredge. 'Events in the second half of the 1980s - from the downfall of Marcos in the Phillipines at the beginning of 1986 to the fall of Ceausescu in the last days of 1989 illustrated the potential of people power. In April 1990, War Resisters' International, in conjunction with the International Fellowship of Reconciliation and the University of Bradford School of Peace Studies organised a conference on "Nonviolent Struggle and Social Defence.' Most of the books articles were from this conference, the second half of the book was written after the dconference.'. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Cambridge Etc: Cambridge University Press, 1989. pp377. This copy has its corners rubbed but is otherwise clean & tight.'The essays in this book explore the forces behind modern economic growth and, in particular, the causes of the extraordinary surge of growth since the Second World War.' "The 13 essays assembled in this collection are the fruit of 40 years of study of the process of economic growth here (in the U.S.) and in Japan aand Western europe by a preeminent scholar of the subject. The first of the four parts deals with the change in economists' approach to the phenomenon over this period. Five essays in the second part analyse the proximate causes of long-term economic change, including the contribution of capital-formation, education, and technology. The third part comprises two celebrated essays on long swings in U'S. economic growth. The final section deals with growth and welfare.". First Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London: British Broadcasting Corporation, 1968. pp170 includes index. Ex library book with the usual library distinctions; jacket protected. The jacket has been affixed in typical libary style to paste-down with sellotape which has yellowed, so some tape staining to pastedowns &,feps.O/wise clean & tight. Contents:- An introduction (The historical background); Travellers diary (the various countries); The Arab outlook( intro/after the June war/ the Palestinian problem/ looking to the future). Appendices-Expropriation in Jerusalem/ correspondence relating to the destruction of Arab villages in Palestine/ UK security Council, 22 November 1967 resolution.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Harlow: Longman, 1986. pp372. Longitudinal crease to front panel; very light corner rub/ O/wise excellent -very clean & tioght. '.(the volumes) provide a clear and comprehensive survey of the period, complemented by valuable maps and photographs.' Volume 1 also listed in this inventory.. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Harlow: Longman Group U.K. Limited, 1987. pp372 includes index. Light rub to corners; spine crease is superficiaal-very tight & clean. Part of a 2-volume history; volume 2 also listed in this inventory.. Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London: Macmillan, 1990. pp474. Soiled strip down side of reverse side front cover and pretitle (pos & date on) , exterior page edges a bit spot; marginalia, mostly pencil. On the 'Third World'. 'This volume reflects the attempt by theorists and analysts of development to grapple with this extremely diverse and unpredictable group of countries; the result is a complex, stimulating and argumentative collection.'.. Paperback Reprint. Card. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Ballantine Books, 1978. pp128. 173 illustrations. 103 in colour. Book has very light browning of exterior page edges, dssome fox to pretitle page, otherwise excellent- clean & tight. Unclipped jacket has slight rub to one corner & some fox to reverse side. O/all all in very presentable condition. 'This book presents for the first time in a single volume nearly 200 priceless objects from collection all over the world.Cyril Aldred's lively text covers the enchanting story of each piece, including misdeeds and discoveries both ancient and modern. He explains the fascinating uses and significance of Egyptian jewels, the materials, and the techniques used to transform these materials into the equisitely decorative trappings of wealth for kings and queens.' Text illustrated with both line drawings and photographs.. Second Edtn: First Ballantine Edtn. Hard Back. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Photographs By Albert Shoucair. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Large. more information

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London and New York: Kegan Paul International, 1993. pp156. Light shelfwear to top edge of jacket, o/wise all excellent. An insider's view of the situation in the Gulf.. First Edition. Cloth. As New/Near New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Edinburgh: Canongate Books Ltd, 2001. pp231. Gift inscription inside top of front cover, very faint yellowing of exteriot page edges; o/wise very clean & tight. 'A thoroughly entertaining combination of autobiography, travelogue and social history..a hip, stylish piece of travel writing, beautifully reearched and skilfully rendered.'. Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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New York: Facts on File, Inc., 1997. pp118. 'From baby clothes to ore separation, from Barbie dolls to gas masks, the mothers of invention have left their indelible mark.'. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near New/No Jacket / As Issued?. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London: George Allen and Unwin , 1972. pp232. this is a library book in very average condition - it has the usual library distinctions -stamps etc, sellotape atain to front 7 back & the last (blank) leaf removed. However, it is otherwise 9text, illustrations) clean & tight. '...the most typical Venitian of this period was neither sea-captain, nor merchant, nor doge, but a brazen adventurer, Giacomo Casanova, who was as adept at skulduggery as he wasin the practice of prententious philosophical doctrines. His personality therefore presides over every aspect of social life in a splendid city in a state of decline by one who, until his recent death, had made a lifelong study of Italian culture.'. First English Language Edition. Hard Cover. Fair - Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Kenwyn: Juta & Co., Ltd, 1990. pp313 includes index; plus pub.'s ads. 'A futureSouth Africa will demand industrial relations that operate beyond the adversarialism of strikes and stayaways, dismissals and litigation.' is the theme of these contributors.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London and New York: Routledge, 1995. pp205. 'What is the role of international organisations in the international political system? Is the European Community an international organisation or an acorn of a federal state?'. Second Edition Revised & Updated. Soft Cover. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London, Edinburgh, Dublin & New York: Thomas Nelson and Sons. pp 380 & ads. Owner's stamp, pale, on title page. & also written, again pale, on pretitle. 2 pages, pretitle & frontis of Arnold, joined, are loose & intact.Front side of first & last free eps tanned. Whole body of book is otherwise very clean and intact. top exterior page edges are gilt. Underlining, neatly ruled throughout text. Undated, guessing circa 1910 or so because of other books with same owner from same publisher etc.. Decorative Cloth. Good - Good Plus. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Cambridge: Granta Books in Association with Penguin Books, 1990. pp156. '..is an eye-witness account, by one of Europe's most informeds political observer's, of one of Europe's most important political moments.'. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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Andover: Pitkin Pictorials, 1980. pp32. Crease to toop corner; otherwise excellent. Numerous photographs, plus diagrams. Very light for posting.. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Photographs By John Green. Oblong 7&1/4" x 9&3/4". more information

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London: Quartet Books, 1994. pp280. *Jacxket has edgewear to top, with a nick at top of spine. Inclipped & uninscribed. "..(Naim Attallah) is thoughtful and discreet while asking questions which curl the toes..'. 15 full interviews include Lord Healey, Quentin Crisp, Wilfrid Thesiger, Sir Ernst Gombrich, Diana Athill, Sister Wendy Beckett... 1st Edition. Cloth. As New/Very Good- Near New*. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London: Cambridge University Press, 1974. pp252 includes index. Light edgewear, some cover yellowing, single-line owners stamp to top of pretitle page. Otherwise very clean & tight. 'The first full-length study in English of Hegel's political philosophyIn order to present an overall view of the development of Hegel's political thinking the author has drawn on Hegel's philosophical works, his political tracts and his personal correspondence. Professor Avineri has shown that although Hegel is primarily thought of as a philosopher of the state, he was much concerned with social problems and his concept of the state must be thought of in this context.'. First Paperback Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London: Cambridge University Press, 1970. pp268 includes index. Book has name & address (small) on ffep, & pale discolouration to foredges, otherwise excellent. Unclipped jacket has some light chipping to top edge, and a one inch tear to top of front panel. The author disputes the claim that there was a so-called a 'humanist / determinist' older & younger Marx, looks at the intellectual origins of his thought & the relationship of his relation to Hegel etc.'. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good*. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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London Etc: Pan Books, 1999. pp383 includes bibliography. pale yellowing of exterior page edges, 2 tiny marks .Rub to corner of back panel of jacket. Overall very clean, neat, presentable.'. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. more information

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