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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": 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 17

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Inquiry into the Jesuits 1689: Heading: Author: [Taylor, James] Title: A letter of enquiry to the reverend fathers of the Society of Jesus, written in the person of a dissatisfied Roman Catholick Place Published: London Publisher:

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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

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Description

by Adam Smith, London: A. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1799, ninth edition, three volumes (complete), bound in full tree calf leather, morocco spine labels, gilt lettering to spines

Provenance: Private Collection, Richmond, Virginia

Condition

light wear to extremities, scattered scuffs, scratches, and small losses to leather, scattered light staining throughout

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An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

Name: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
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