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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.

With a life of the author. Also, a view of the doctrine of Smith, compared with that of the French economists; with a method of facilitating a study of his works; from the French of M. Garnier. In three volumes.

Author:

SMITH, Adam.

Title:

Published:

1819

Publisher:

London: for William Allason, and J. Maynard; and W. Blair, Edinburgh,

Stock Code:

38234

Price:

£1,500.00

A later edition of Smith’s canonical work, first published in 1776 and still required reading in the age of Malthus, Ricardo, Godwin, et al.

3 volumes, 8vo. Contemporary half calf, smooth spines with gilt rules, lettered in two compartments and large gilt falcon crest in another, marbled sides, blue endpapers and sprinkled edges. Bookplates and gilt crests of J. E. Lacon (family of Norfolk brewers). Spines a little rubbed, some unobtrusive repairs to joints and headcaps, a very good set.