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1791 "An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations"

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1791 "An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations"

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Extremely Rare Book Set, Author Adam Smith- Title- â€œAn Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.” This is the 3 Volume set published upon Adam Smithâ€™s death in 1791. Sixth Edition published in London Published for Strahan and Cadell in Full Calf Leather

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