May 15, 2012 - Sale 2279

Sale 2279 - Lot 206

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Estimate: $ 300 - $ 500
SMITH, ADAM. The Theory of Moral Sentiments To which is added, A Dissertation on the Origin of Languages. [12], 478, [2] pages, including initial blank. 8vo, contemporary sheep, top of spine reinforced, joints cracked, cords intact; contents browned or foxed, early inscription of the New London Library on title. London: W. Strahan et al., 1781

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Fifth edition of Smith's first major work, originally published in 1759, based on his lectures on ethics at Glasgow University.