Lot 378 · English Literature, History, Children's Books & Illustrations
an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. london: printed for w. strahan and t. cadell, 1784
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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-2026-4583122
- 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: printed for w. strahan and t. cadell, 1784. Sotheby's, 11 Jul 2017, lot 378. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4583122.
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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, 1784. Sotheby's, 11 Jul 2017, lot 378. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4583122.
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