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Lot 46 · Fine Books and Manuscripts including the Collection of Barbara J. Land

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. London: W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, 1776.

Smith, Adam. 1723-1790.

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$70,000–$90,000 hammer
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Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts including the Collection of Barbara J. Land, New York · 22 September 2015
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TB-2026-1835714
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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. London: W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, 1776. Bonhams, 22 Sep 2015, lot 46. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1835714.

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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. London: W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, 1776. Bonhams, 22 Sep 2015, lot 46. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1835714.

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From the same sale Fine Books and Manuscripts including the Collection of Barbara J. Land · Sep 2015

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MCGOVERN, MELVIN P. Specimen Pages of Korean Movable Types. Los Angel… Korean Movable Types. $800–$1,200
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