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SMITH, Adam. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1778. 2 volumes, 4°, (H4 bound in twice in vol. I, 3K2v and 3K2r and upper margin of Hh4v and Ii1r in vol. I soiled, lacking half title in vol. II, lightly spotted), contemporary tree calf, gilt-tooled border, spines decorated gilt in compartments, contrasting morocco lettering-pieces (head and tail of spines chipped, lacking one label, another damaged, front joint of vol. II starting to crack, scuffed, extremities quite rubbed). Second edition. Goldsmiths' 11663; Kress B154. (2)
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