Author:
SMITH, Adam.
Title:
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
Published:
1817
Publisher:
Edinburgh: for Silvester Doig and Andrew Stirling, Adam Black, and John Fairbairn, Edinburgh; Lackington and Co. J. Cuthell, R. Scholey, B. Reynolds, G. Cowie and Co. and J. and T. Allman, London,
Stock Code:
41743
Price:
£1,250.00
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 polished tan calf, neatly rebacked with original spines laid down, spines lettered gilt in two compartments stained black, others prettily gilt, marbled edges. Contemporary ownership inscriptions of William Pollard. Spines a little rubbed, mild browning to some leaves, still a very good set.