Smith, Adam. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. The fourth edition, with additions. Vol Two. W. Colles, R. Moncrieffe, G. Burnet, Dublin, 1785.

Price: US$493.81 + shipping

Condition: Fair

Description: Volume 2 of 2 only. A fair copy in contemporary calf. Externally very good with an attractive tree calf binding with morocco labels, the front end paper has an old fold and a short closed tear. No markings or inscriptions. Unfortunately pp 49 - 56 have been removed, but could be re-inserted in facsimile. The last edition where Smith made revision, from the 1784 London edition.

Seller: Temple Bar Bookshop, Dublin, DUB, Ireland

SMITH, ADAM. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Printed for W. Colles, R. Moncrieffe, G. Burnet, et. Al, Dublin, 1785.

Price: US$3382.97 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: Octavo. 2 volumes, pp. xiii, 498; [viii], 489, [4] - appendix, [55] - Index, half-titles in both. Modern period rebinding in gilt-framed, full speckled calf, double red leather spine labels, with gilt-stamping in the spine compartments. Housed in a new brown cloth covered slipcase. A very clean copy of the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith, and is today a fundamental work in classical economics.

Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada