An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. London: A. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1791. — SMITH, ADAM. 1723-1790.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 13 June 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-838302
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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. London: A. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1791. Bonhams, 13 Jun 2019, lot 146. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-838302.

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Smith, Adam. 1723-1790., An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. London: A. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1791. Bonhams, 13 Jun 2019, lot 146. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-838302.

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