Description: An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. By Adam Smith. Volumes II and III. Printed in London for T. Cadell. Volumes II and III only. 1805, 567 and 590 pp. 8.5” x 5.5”. Hardcover full leather. Spine of Volume II nicely rebacked. Superficial rubbing and wear to exteriors of both volumes, primarily along edges and corners. Loss of binding on spines, particular to head of Volume II. Some cracking and rubbing to front and rear hinges of Volume III. Light markings, including “Richard Haynes, Barbados” at fronts of both volumes. Marbled edges to pages. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce pair of volumes of Smith’s most important treatise. Richard Haynes was the son of General Robert Haynes (1769-1851), a plantation owner and Speaker of the House of Assembly in Barbados. FORN-SHELF-0464-BB-10244-aj2937
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Author: Adam Smith
Publisher: T. Cadell
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1805