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

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

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

by SMITH, Adam

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WITH SMITH'S FINAL REVISIONS
2 vols. tall 8vo. (iii)-xiv, 498; (iii)-viii), 489, [1 (blank)], [4 (appendix)], [55 (index)], [1 (blank)]pp., no half-titles, contemporary tree calf, sometime neatly and sympathetically rebacked, spines panelled by double gilt fillets and with the original black and maroon gilt decorated numbering and lettering labels relaid, original endpapers reused, some scattered light foxing. An excellent copy.
Small contemporary printed shelf label at corner of front endpaper of vol.2. Small neat and pale name later stamp "N O'L Curtis" at top corner of title pages.

ESTC t95114 KRESS B2617
Based on the fifth London edition of 1789 which was the last before Smith's death in 1790, and which incorporated several significant revisions and additions. It included in particular a new chapter on the 'Conclusion of the Mercantile System' (here in vol.2, p.153-175)

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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (generally referred to by the short title The Wealth of Nations) is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist Adam Smith. It is a clearly written account of economics at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, as well as a rhetorical piece written for the generally educated individual of the 18th century - advocating a free market economy as more productive and more beneficial to society.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Author
SMITH, Adam
Format/Binding
Contemporary calf
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
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Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Printed by William Porter for L. White, G. Burnet, W. Wilson [& 4 others]
Place of Publication
Dublin
Date Published
1793
Size
8vo.
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Economics Ireland Irish

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