London, Printed for A. Strahan; and T. Cadell jun. and W. Davies in the Strand, 1799
Near fine in contemporary tree calf. The final eighteenth-century edition of Smith's masterpiece, a cornerstone text in the development of modern economic theory and political philosophy.
Wealth of Nations 'begins with the thought that labour is the source from which a nation derives what is necessary to it. The improvement of the division of labour is the measure of productivity and in it lies the human propensity to barter and exchange. The Wealth of Nations ends with a history of economic development, a definitive onslaught on the mercantile system, and some prophetic speculations on the limits of economic control' (PMM).
Ninth edition; 3 vols; 8vo (21.5 x 14 cm); ownership inscription in pen and armorial bookplate to front pastedown of each vol.; contemporary tree calf, gilt spines in 6 compartments, contrasting red and green morocco lettering-pieces, minor wear to periphery of joints, corners slightly bumped, occasional offsetting, otherwise near fine.
ESTC T95382; Goldsmiths p813.
Wealth of Nations 'begins with the thought that labour is the source from which a nation derives what is necessary to it. The improvement of the division of labour is the measure of productivity and in it lies the human propensity to barter and exchange. The Wealth of Nations ends with a history of economic development, a definitive onslaught on the mercantile system, and some prophetic speculations on the limits of economic control' (PMM).
Ninth edition; 3 vols; 8vo (21.5 x 14 cm); ownership inscription in pen and armorial bookplate to front pastedown of each vol.; contemporary tree calf, gilt spines in 6 compartments, contrasting red and green morocco lettering-pieces, minor wear to periphery of joints, corners slightly bumped, occasional offsetting, otherwise near fine.
ESTC T95382; Goldsmiths p813.
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