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Smith, Adam (1723-1790) An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
Dublin: W. Colles, et al., 1785.
Fourth edition overall, second Dublin edition; two octavo volumes, half-titles present in each volume; the set uniformly bound in contemporary tree calf with flat, densely gilt-decorated spines, boards with Greek key border, hinges mended, ex libris John A. Bennett with his modern book ticket in each volume, marbled endleaves; 8 x 5 in. (2)
ESTC T95384.
"To this fourth edition, I have made several additions, particularly to the chapter upon Drawbacks, and to that upon Bounties; likewise a new chapter entitled, The Conclusion of the Mercantile System; and a new article to the chapter upon the expences of the sovereign. In all these additions, the present state of things means always the state in which they were during the year 1783 and the beginning of the year 1784." (Quoted from the author's Advertisement, preceding the Table of Contents in the first volume.)
From the Library of the late Stanley DeForest Scott, sold to benefit the Library of the Grolier Club.
