An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. 2 Vols.
Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1869. Fourth edition. Hardcover. Octavo. lii, 423, viii, 594, 32pp. Original brown cloth with blind-stamped ruling on covers, gilt lettering and ruling on spines. Dark green endpapers. Frontispiece engraving with tissue guard. Magnus opus of Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith, reflecting on economics of the beginning of the industrial revolution. Contains index and 32 pages of Clarendon titles at rear. Binding with some wear along edges, small chips and light fraying at head and tail of spines, lightly rubbed. Usual library markings, barcodes, stickers, library plates, pocket and index card, library stamps. Small dealer stickers on inside front covers. Volume one reinforced with black tape at inside front and back gutter, starting in volume two. Previous owner's names inked to half titles. Some marking and underlining in pencil. Bindings in overall fair to good-, interior in good condition. fair to g. Item #47015
Price: $450.00