An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of The Wealth of Nations
Smith, Adam; Edited with an Introduction, Notes, Marginal Summary and Enlarged Index by Edwin Cannan ; Max Lerner, Introduction
Language: English
Published by The Modern Library, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1956
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Seller: Mattabesset Books, Kensington, CT, U.S.A.Mattabesset Books
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The Modern Library, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1956. Modern Library G32, printed Spring 1956, based on dating key, with 376 regular titles listed on the inverse of the Dust Jacket, and G79 but not G80 listed for the giant titles. Modern Library first published this title in 1937. Toledano Binding Style G5. See the modernlib dot com website. Fine in a Very Good+ Dust Jacket. The Text Block is clean, soft white, tight, straight and square with blue-green topstain, and no markings of any kind other than a scratch across the fore-edge. The Binding is full light gray cloth, color uniform throughout, with green and gilt oval design to the front board enclosing the torchbearer, gilt on green title, etc. to the spine, unmarked white endpapers, and all corners square and sharp. the Dust Jacket is bright, spine sunned, and intact with edge wear, couple tiny tears closed from behind with archival, pH neutral materials, and a small abrasion to the spine. See the photos. lx, 976, [ii] pages. 5 3/4" x 8 1/4". Originally published in 1776 with revisions made until 1789, The Wealth of Nations is regarded as the foundational work for the modern study of economics. Smith introduced such concepts as division of labor, productivity, free markets, political economy and sovereign revenues, i.e., taxation and proportionality, transparency, convenience, and efficiency in the employment of taxes. NOTE: This is a heavy book, weighing 892 grams / 31.5 ounces, and when packaged, will require extra postage for international shipment.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of The Wealth of Nations
- Author
- Smith, Adam; Edited with an Introduction, Notes, Marginal Summary and Enlarged Index by Edwin Cannan ; Max Lerner, Introduction
- Publisher
- The Modern Library, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Publication year
- 1956
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good+
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Modern Library Edition
- Printing
- Printing Unknown
- Item weight
- 892 grams
- Dimensions
- 5.75 centimeters width by 8 centimeters height by 0 centimeters depth
Mattabesset Books
Kensington, CT, U.S.A.
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