Lot 142 · Books & Manuscripts
an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. london: printed for w. strahan and t. cadell, 1776
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- Estimate
- $70,000–$100,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Books & Manuscripts, New York · 3 June 2014
- Dimensions
- 284 x 219 mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4268586
- Record
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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. london: printed for w. strahan and t. cadell, 1776. Sotheby's, 3 Jun 2014, lot 142. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4268586.
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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. london: printed for w. strahan and t. cadell, 1776. Sotheby's, 3 Jun 2014, lot 142. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4268586.
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