Lot 134 · English Literature, History, Science, Children’s Books and Illustrations Online
smith, an inquiry into the nature and the causes of the wealth of nations, 1796, 3 volumes
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- Estimate
- £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,266–$1,899
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — English Literature, History, Science, Children’s Books and Illustrations Online, London · 10 December 2018
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4713471
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., smith, an inquiry into the nature and the causes of the wealth of nations, 1796, 3 volumes. Sotheby's, 10 Dec 2018, lot 134. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4713471.
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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., smith, an inquiry into the nature and the causes of the wealth of nations, 1796, 3 volumes. Sotheby's, 10 Dec 2018, lot 134. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4713471.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Smith, Adam. 1723-1790. | an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of natio | Sotheby's, Jul 2017 | ||
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