An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of Nations. 11th ed., with notes, supplementary chapters, and a life of Dr. Smith, by William Playfair, 3 Vols.
by Smith, Adam
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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About This Item
London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1805. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8 vo,. 3 volumes 11th edition,, newly rebound in 1/2 calf, gilt spines, new leather labels, (spine title:Smith's Wealth of Nations) marbled boards, new endpapers, Includes index (v. 3), with pub's advert. at end of vol.3. moderate foxing on 18 pp of vol.3 which has been stablized, Smith's Wealth of Nations is generally admitted to have originated the study of political economy as a separate department of scientic inquiry. It is therefore in every manual and history of the subject. The 3 vols. offered have been professionally rebound by a skilled artisan..
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- Bookseller
- Harry E Bagley Books Ltd (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 112557422
- Title
- An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of Nations. 11th ed., with notes, supplementary chapters, and a life of Dr. Smith, by William Playfair, 3 Vols.
- Author
- Smith, Adam
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Publisher
- T. Cadell and W. Davies
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1805
- Size
- 8 vo,
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Economics,Smith, Adam (Philosoph). Smith, Adam -- 1723-1790, Economists -- Great Britain,
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Rare Books;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
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Fredericton, New Brunswick
About Harry E Bagley Books Ltd
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