Smith, Adam
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
£3,750
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 13 July 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson, 1789. First American edition, 3 volumes, 12mo, [viii], 9-412; [vi], 7-430; [vi], 7-387, [53]; early ownership inscription 'Joseph Hall's 1793' at head of titles, volume 3 Contents leaf, volume 2 title-page and volume 1 Advertisement to the Third Edition leaf also with the early inscription 'N.Hamilton', contemporary sheep, repair to inner margin of volume 2 title-page, cloth repair to inner margin of final 2 pages of volume 2, not affecting text, 4 boards and volume 2 title detached, some spotting, lacking one of the morocco lettering pieces, bindings worn (3)