Lot 162 · Valuable Books and Manuscripts
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations . London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1776.
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- Estimate
- £70,000–£100,000 hammer ≈ $89,655–$128,079
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Valuable Books and Manuscripts, London · 10 July 2024
- Dimensions
- 280 x 220mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3234909
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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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. Christie's, 10 Jul 2024, lot 162. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3234909.
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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. Christie's, 10 Jul 2024, lot 162. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3234909.
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