Lot 369 · English Literature, History, Children's Books & Illustrations
the theory of moral sentiments, to which is added a dissertation on the origin of language. london: a. millar, and edinburgh: a. kincaid and j. bell, 1767
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- Estimate
- £1,500–£2,500 hammer ≈ $1,937–$3,228
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — English Literature, History, Children's Books & Illustrations, London · 11 July 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4582288
- Record
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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., the theory of moral sentiments, to which is added a dissertation on the origin of language. london: a. millar, and edinburgh: a. kincaid and j. bell, 1767. Sotheby's, 11 Jul 2017, lot 369. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4582288.
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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., the theory of moral sentiments, to which is added a dissertation on the origin of language. london: a. millar, and edinburgh: a. kincaid and j. bell, 1767. Sotheby's, 11 Jul 2017, lot 369. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4582288.
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