Investigacion de la naturaleza y causas de la riqueza de las naciones. Valladolid: Viuda e Hijos de Santander, 1794. — SMITH, ADAM. 1723-1790.

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Estimate: $8,000–$12,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 6 March 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-694296
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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., Investigacion de la naturaleza y causas de la riqueza de las naciones. Valladolid: Viuda e Hijos de Santander, 1794. Bonhams, 6 Mar 2020, lot 24. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-694296.

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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., Investigacion de la naturaleza y causas de la riqueza de las naciones. Valladolid: Viuda e Hijos de Santander, 1794. Bonhams, 6 Mar 2020, lot 24. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-694296.

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