Smith, Adam
Rare books on political economy by Adam Smith, including first editions and finely bound copies of The Wealth of Nations.
SMITH, Adam.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. 1776
£87,500
First edition of "the first and greatest classic of modern economic thought" (PMM). In his Wealth of Nations, Smith "begins with the thought that labour is the source from which a...
2 volumes, quarto (272 × 220 mm). Contemporary quarter calf, rebacked to style, marbled boards, vellum tips. Custom leather-entry slipcase. Half-title only in... Read more
SMITH, Adam.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. 1784
£10,000
First octavo edition, third overall, first published in 1776. This uncommon edition contains several additions including a new chapter titled "The Conclusion of the Mercantile...
3 volumes, octavo. Contemporary French half vellum and marbled sides, volume numbers stamped in black to spines, contemporary hand-written initials to spines.... Read more
SMITH, Adam.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. 1822
£1,500
A very good set.
3 volumes, octavo (210 × 137 mm). Contemporary green morocco, spine compartments in gilt and blind, red morocco labels, three-line rule to boards in blind, red... Read more
SMITH, Adam.
An Inquiry in the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. 1799
£1,250
Ninth edition. An attractively bound set.
3 volumes, octavo (212 × 126 mm). Contemporary tree calf, spines gilt in compartments. Bookplate to volume I. Bindings lightly rubbed, repairs to joints and... Read more
SMITH, Adam, & Jeremiah Joyce (ed.)
A Complete Analysis; or, Abridgement of Dr. Adam Smith's Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. 1821
£1,100
Third Joyce edition. First published in Cambridge in 1797. Joyce studied for the Unitarian ministry, received advice from Thomas Taylor, the Platonist, and was tutor to the sons of...
Octavo (176 × 100 mm). Contemporary brown half calf, rebacked, red morocco label, marbled sides, speckled edges. Bookplate. Boards rubbed, wear to corners,... Read more
