‎Adam‎

‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations‎

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Bookseller reference : 1023291002.G ISBN : 1023291002 9781023291002

‎SMITH, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.‎

‎London: Printed for A. Strahan; and T. Cadell 1789. Political economy at the time of the French Revolution Fifth edition the last to be published in Smith's lifetime of this foundational work of political economy. "The Wealth of Nations had no rival in scope or depth when published and is still one of the few works in its field to have achieved classic status meaning simply that it has sustained yet survived repeated reading critical and adulatory" ODNB. The work "begins with the thought that labour is the source from which a nation derives what is necessary to it. The improvement of the division of labour is the measure of productivity and in it lies the human propensity to barter and exchange. The Wealth of Nations ends with a history of economic development a definitive onslaught on the mercantile system and some prophetic speculations on the limits of economic control" PMM. Smith's ultimate aim was to provide legislators with a set of principles to guide their regulation of commerce. Some of these principles advocated improvements in existing policies others aimed to alter the overall climate within which these policies operated. 3 vols octavo 205 x 126 mm. Tables in the text. Contemporary tree calf spines ruled and decorated in gilt and with red and green morocco labels edges yellow. Extremities professionally restored and labels replaced. With 20th-century bookplate of "T & M James" to front pastedowns. Light rubbing and scuffing very minor foxing and offsetting to contents: a very good copy. Goldsmiths' 13794; Kress B.1722; Tribe 33 Vanderblue p. 3. See Printing and the Mind of Man 221 first edition. unknown‎

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‎SMITH, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.‎

‎Philadelphia: Printed by Thomas Dobson 1796. In an unrestored binding from the early years of the republic Second American edition of the "greatest classic of modern economic thought" PMM a key influence on the founding fathers and the development of the young republic. First published in 1776 the Wealth of Nations includes several sections focusing on specifically American concerns. The work analyses the deteriorating British-American relationship at length and reflects approvingly on several aspects of American life most particularly the colonial separation between church and state. The work consequently won praise and attention from the founding fathers: Madison included it in his list of core items for the proposed congressional library while Jefferson judged it "the best book extant" on political economy quoted in Fleischacker p. 903. For Fleischacker the influence was still more fundamental: "America has a Constitution that in the functions it gives to government the structure its sic provides for the military and the strict separation it proclaims between religious and secular powers fits Smith's conception of politics better than any government of his day" p. 924. 3 vols duodecimo 172 x 103 mm. Contemporary tree sheep spines ruled in gilt and with red and green morocco labels. Light wear slight loss to spine ends minor browning foxing and offsetting to contents: a very good copy. ESTC W13002; Evans 31196; Kress B3288; Vanderblue p. 20; not in Tribe. Samuel Fleischacker "Adam Smith's Reception among the American Founders 1776-1790" William and Mary Quarterly Vol. 59 No. 4 Oct. 2002. unknown‎

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‎SMITH, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. With a Life of the Author. Also A View of the Doctrine of Smith Compared with that of the French Economists; With a Method of Facilitating the Study of his Works from the French of M. Garnier. 3 vols set‎

‎Willam Baynes 1812. ~Original half green polished calf over marbled boards low raised bands and blind and gilt decor to spines. Replacement brown gilt leather spine labels. Sunning to spines; some rubbing to boards. Mild wear to board corners. All edges speckled red top edges darkened. Small ink spot to fore-edges of vol. I. Front endpaper of vol. I cracked at gutter. 8vos 14 x 22.1cm. Some foxing largely to early and late pages. Inscription in old hand to front free endpaper of each vol.: 'Wroth / Edlesborough / Dunstable / Beds': almost certainly the Rev'd William Bruton Wroth Vicar of Edlesborough from 1815 to his death in 1863. A little pencil sidelining to vol. I; pencil doodle of pipe-smoking man to vol. I p. xlix. Includes Advertisements to the third fourth and 'present' editions at front of vol. I though in fact the 'present edition' Advertisement 'follows the 1806 edition exactly in stating the novelty of prefixing an account of Smith’s ‘Studies and Doctrines’ to an edition of Smith' Tribe. Also as per Tribe '"A Short Account of the Life and Writings of Dr. Adam Smith" pp. i-xxxiv here is the one that originally appeared in 1806 revised as in the Edinburgh 1809 edition excising the quotations in criticism of Playfair but also with a new section added on the end which refers to Smith’s character and then two-thirds down p. xxxiii becoming a straight plagiarism of Dugald Stewart as in EPS Essays on Philosophical Subjects'. An early edition of Smith's classic 1776 work which 'had no rival in scope or depth when published and is still one of the few works in its field to have achieved classic status meaning simply that it has sustained yet survived repeated reading critical and adulatory long after the circumstances which prompted it have become the object of historical enquiry' ODNB. Tribe 108. ~Robust packaging. Tracking can be added to overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 5th edition. Very Good/Fine. lxxii 360 vi 514 vi 448 50pp. Willam Baynes Hardcover‎

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‎Smith, Adam‎

‎AN INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE AND CAUSES OF THE WEALTH OF NATIONS‎

‎Folio Society. Very Good. 2008. Hardcover. Hardcover three volume set in slipcase. Crisp matching illustrated taupe cloth boards. Text pages are crisp and clean. Matching illustrated slipcase shows light bumping/wear. Always carefully wrapped and shipped in cardboard boxes to protect your purchase. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . Folio Society hardcover‎

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‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.‎

‎London: Printed for A. Strahan and T. Cadell in the Strand 1789-1793. Mixed early edition set of Adam Smith's magnum opus and cornerstone of economic thought. Octavo 3 volumes bound in one quarter modern calf over cloth-covered boards with gilt titles and five raised bands to the spine. Volumes I and III are seventh editions 1793 Vol. II is a fifth edition 1789. In near fine condition. An attractive set. Adam Smith's masterpiece first published in 1776 is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of and the principles behind modern capitalism. "The history of economic theory up to the end of the nineteenth century consists of two parts: the mercantilist phase which was based not so much on a doctrine as on a system of practice which grew out of social conditions; and the second phase which saw the development of the theory that the individual had the right to be unimpeded in the exercise of economic activity. While it cannot be said that Smith invented the latter theory.his work is the first major expression of it. He begins with the thought that labour is the source from which a nation derives what is necessary to it. The improvement of the division of labour is the measure of productivity and in it lies the human propensity to barter and exchange.Labour represents the three essential elements-wages profit and rent-and these three also constitute income. From the working of the economy Smith passes to its matter -'stock'- which encompasses all that man owns either for his own consumption or for the return which it brings him. The Wealth of Nations ends with a history of economic development a definitive onslaught on the mercantile system and some prophetic speculations on the limits of economic control.The Wealth of Nations is not a system but as a provisional analysis it is complete convincing. The certainty of its criticism and its grasp of human nature have made it the first and greatest classic of modern economic thought" PMM. Printed for A. Strahan and T. Cadell, in the Strand hardcover‎

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‎SMITH, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.‎

‎London Printed for A. Strahan; and T. Cadell jun. and W. Davies in the Strand 1799. . Ninth edition; 3 vols; 8vo 21.5 x 14 cm; bookplate to front pastedown of each vol. ownership inscription to front free endpaper recto; contemporary mottled calf later contrasting black morocco lettering-pieces to spine joints expertly restored covers slightly abraded very good; xii 499 1; 2 vi 518 6; vii 1 465 51pp.<br /> The final eighteenth-century edition of Smith's masterpiece the 'first and greatest classic of modern economic thought' PMM. <br /><br />As the title explains the work is fundamentally an investigation into what makes certain nations prosperous. Smith's originality lies in locating the roots of this comparative wealth in the specialisation of labour which had occurred in developed economies for the 'annual labour of every nation is the fund which originally supplies it with all the necessaries and conveniences of life which it annually consumes and which consist always either in the immediate produce of that labour or in what is purchased with that produce from other nations' Introduction. <br /><br />'The history of economic theory up to the end of the nineteenth century consists of two parts: the mercantilist phase which was based not so much on a doctrine as on a system of practice which grew out of social conditions; and the second phase which saw the development of the theory that the individual had the right to be unimpeded in the exercise of economic activity. While it cannot be said that Smith invented the latter theory. his work is the first major expression of it. He begins with the thought that labour is the source from which a nation derives what is necessary to it. The improvement of the division of labour is the measure of productivity and in it lies the human propensity to barter and exchange. Labour represents the three essential elements—wages profit and rent—and these three also constitute income. From the working of the economy Smith passes to its matter—'stock'—which compasses all that man owns either for his own consumption or for the return which it brings him. The Wealth of Nations ends with a history of economic development a definitive onslaught on the mercantile system and some prophetic speculations on the limits of economic control' PMM.<br /> London, Printed for A. Strahan; and T. Cadell jun. and W. Davies in the Strand, 1799. unknown‎

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‎SMITH, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. With a Life of the Author. Also A View of the Doctrine of Smith Compared with That of the French Economists; with a method of Facilitating the Study of his Works. From the French of M. Garnier. Complete in One Volume‎

‎Printed at the University Press for Peter Brown and Thomas Nelson. Edinburgh. 1827. 8vo. 22cm xxx404xxvp. index printed in double columns thin paper bound in contemporary half tan calf gilt ruled raised bands gilt title on crushed black morocco label in double gilt border marbled boards a fine copy rare issue. fine. WorldCat indicates one printed copy at National Library of Scotland. HUB locates only 2 copies one in 1883 and one being a catalogue from Francis Edwards Ltd. in 1964. <br /> An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations commonly known as The Wealth of Nations is a seminal work by Adam Smith published on March 9 1776. The book explores the fundamental principles that contribute to a nation's wealth focusing on aspects such as labor productivity the division of labor and the roles of government and commerce in economic development. Smith's analysis includes discussions on market pricing capital accumulation and the importance of free trade and limited government intervention in fostering economic growth. This work laid the foundation for modern economics and remains influential in economic thought today. Printed at the University Press, for Peter Brown and Thomas Nelson. Edinburgh. 1827 unknown‎

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‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of The Wealth of Nations‎

‎Fingerprint! Pub 2023. Hardcover. New. 941 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.75 inches. Fingerprint! Pub hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 1-9358561629 ISBN : 9358561629 9789358561623

‎SMITH, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.‎

‎Ward Lock and Co. London. 1890. Ward Lock and Co. London. 1890. Hardback half bound in black leather with marbled boards end papers and page edges. Thick 8vo. Five gilt decorated comparments to spine with red and gilt title piece and raised bands. Corners are rubbed and boards are scuffed with a small portion missing from upper. Ownership signature in red biro to front end paper. End papers foxed otherwise a lovely clean and sound copy. hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 111718

‎SMITH, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.‎

‎London Printed for A. Strahan; and T. Cadell in the Strand 1791. . Sixth edition; 3 vols; 8vo 22 x 14 cm; old binder and bookseller's tickets to front pastedown of vol. I textblock a little toned vol. I 2K2 paper flaw with slight loss to upper margin not affecting text; contemporary mottled calf by Hookham & Carpenter of Bond Street contrasting green morocco lettering-pieces to spine sympathetically rebacked preserving original spines with areas of in-fill lettering-pieces with slight loss of gilt to vol. 3 corners rubbed very good; x 499 1; vi 518 6; v 1 465 51pp.<br /> The first posthumous edition of Smith's masterpiece the 'first and greatest classic of modern economic thought' PMM. <br /><br />As the title explains the work is fundamentally an investigation into what makes certain nations prosperous. Smith's originality lies in locating the roots of this comparative wealth in the specialisation of labour which had occurred in developed economies for the 'annual labour of every nation is the fund which originally supplies it with all the necessaries and conveniences of life which it annually consumes and which consist always either in the immediate produce of that labour or in what is purchased with that produce from other nations' Introduction. <br /><br />'The history of economic theory up to the end of the nineteenth century consists of two parts: the mercantilist phase which was based not so much on a doctrine as on a system of practice which grew out of social conditions; and the second phase which saw the development of the theory that the individual had the right to be unimpeded in the exercise of economic activity. While it cannot be said that Smith invented the latter theory. his work is the first major expression of it. He begins with the thought that labour is the source from which a nation derives what is necessary to it. The improvement of the division of labour is the measure of productivity and in it lies the human propensity to barter and exchange. Labour represents the three essential elements—wages profit and rent—and these three also constitute income. From the working of the economy Smith passes to its matter—'stock'—which compasses all that man owns either for his own consumption or for the return which it brings him. The Wealth of Nations ends with a history of economic development a definitive onslaught on the mercantile system and some prophetic speculations on the limits of economic control' PMM.<br /> ESTC T95383; Tribe 41. London, Printed for A. Strahan; and T. Cadell, in the Strand, 1791. unknown‎

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‎SMITH, Adam (1723-1790). Introduction by Professor Edwin RA Seligman R A‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature & Causes of the Wealth of Nations. By Adam Smith. Introduction by Professor Edwin R.A. Seligman. 2 Volumes Complete. LONDON : 1910. Everyman Nos. 412 413. Introduction by Professor Edwin R.A. Seligman.‎

‎London: J.M. Dent & Co Aldine House 1910. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good Plus. Small Octavo. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1910. First published in 1776 this is the first Everyman edition. Introduction by Professor Edwin R.A. Seligman. Two volumes. Matching set. Flexi-covers; dark-red full leather; gilt lettered and full decoration to spines. Rounded corners. Patterned end-papers. No owner name or internal markings. Minor wear only. Tight bright and clean. VERY GOOD INDEED. xiv 441 v 455 pages. Bibliography. Index. This book is the first classic of modern economic thought and many regard as the greatest. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations generally referred to by its shortened title THE WEALTH OF NATIONS is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776 the book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth and is today a fundamental work in classical economics. By reflecting upon the economics at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution the book touches upon such broad topics as the division of labour productivity and free markets. It is the second most cited book in the social sciences published before 1950 behind Karl Marx's 'Capital'. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. Sm.8vo. Dent Everyman Library Nos. 412 413. London: J.M. Dent & Co Aldine House <br/> <br/> J.M. Dent & Co, Aldine House paperback‎

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‎SMITH, Adam (1723-1790). Introduction by Professor Edwin RA Seligman R A‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature & Causes of the Wealth of Nations. By Adam Smith. Introduction by Professor Edwin R.A. Seligman. In Two Volumes. LONDON : 1958 1960. Everyman Nos. 412 413. HARDBACKS in JACKETS. Introduction by Professor Edwin R.A. Seligman.‎

‎London: J.M. Dent & Co Aldine House 1958. Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. 8vo. LONDON : 1958 1960. First published in 1776 and in this edition first in 1910 reprinted here in 1960 1961 in slightly larger format. Introduction by Professor Edwin R.A. Seligman. Two volume set. Hardbacks. Dark-red cloth; gilt lettered spines. Patterned end-papers. Red series style pictorial jackets; not price-clipped and now in clear protective sleeves. Neat owner name; no internal markings. Minor wear to jackets; not faded. Tight bright and clean. VERY GOOD. In like jackets - in bright clean state. xiv 441 v 455 pages. Bibliography. Index. This book is the first classic of modern economic thought and many regard as the greatest. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations generally referred to by its shortened title THE WEALTH OF NATIONS is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776 the book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth and is today a fundamental work in classical economics. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. 8vo. London: Dent Everyman Library Nos. 412 413. <br/> <br/> J.M. Dent & Co, Aldine House hardcover‎

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‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations: Volume 3‎

‎paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 0543943054.G ISBN : 0543943054 9780543943057

‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. 3 Vols. MIXED SET‎

‎London: Printed for A. Strahan; T. Cadell jun. and W. Davis 1796. Eigth edition/ Seventh edition Vol.s 2 3. Hardcover. Fair to good condition. Octavo. x 499 vi 512 5 v. 465 50pp. Original brown leather marbled for vols. 2 and 3 with gilt lettering and ruling on spine Vol. 1 volumes two and three with gilt lettering on black and red labels of spine gilt ruling and tooling. <br /> <br /> Magnus opus of Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith reflecting on economics at the beginning of the industrial revolution. Contains index of fifty pages at rear of vol. 3. Smith was one of the commissioners of his Majesty's Customs in Scotland; and formerly Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow.<br /> <br /> Binding of volume one with wear along edges front joint cracked back joint partially cracked both holding together. Volumes two and three with light to medium wear along edges and three to four inches of front joints cracked. Binding of volume one rubbed some light damp-staining of first and last few pages. Front free endpapers of volume one with some staining. Initials and name inked to title page of all volumes name offsetting to facing page. Printed for A. Strahan; T. Cadell jun. and W. Davis hardcover‎

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‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Volume I of II‎

‎Hartford: Cooke & Hale 1818. Later printing. Leather bound. Fair. Octavo. 1 lx 335 pages 1/ Brown calf leather binding with red leather title label on the spine. Former institutional copy with label on the front paste down. Covers are shelf worn. Spine is rubbed and scuffed. Moderate toning to the contents. This is volume 1 of a 2 volume set. Fair condition. Cooke & Hale unknown‎

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‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. By Adam Smith . In three volumes. . Volume 1 of 3‎

‎New. Brand new and still unused unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 1140676822 ISBN : 1140676822 9781140676829

‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations‎

‎The Easton Press. A beautiful crisp clean leather bound hardcover in fine condition. We are a brick-and-mortar store and sell our own inventory. . Fine. Hardcover. 1991. The Easton Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 070031

‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Vol. II‎

‎BiblioLife. Used - Like New. Used - Like New. This is a reproduction of an out of print title. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. that were either part of the original artifact or were introduced by the scanning process. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. BiblioLife unknown‎

Bookseller reference : Z1-T-016-01533 ISBN : 1116278227 9781116278224

‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations with a life of the author. also a view of the doctrine of Smith. Volume 1 and 3 only‎

‎Silvester Doig and Andrew Stirling Adam Black and John Fairbairn et al 1817. Hardcover. Fair. an early edition. published in 3 volumes. unfortunately we only have volume 1 and 3. marbled boards are much worn. a new spine has been added retaining the original spine labels. a previous owner's stamp mark in each book and a signature in volume 3. age related marks foxing and small imperfections as may be expects in a set over 200 years old. the front end page has been repaired in volume 1. the binding is strong. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Silvester Doig and Andrew Stirling, Adam Black and John Fairbairn et al hardcover‎

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‎Smith, Adam; Campbell, R H [Editor]‎

‎An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Volume 1‎

‎Liberty Fund 1982-02-28. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Liberty Fund paperback‎

Bookseller reference : Q-0865970068 ISBN : 0865970068 9780865970069

‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Vol. 3 Classic Reprint‎

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Bookseller reference : 0259194557.G ISBN : 0259194557 9780259194552

‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Volume 2‎

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Bookseller reference : 1296693015.G ISBN : 1296693015 9781296693015

‎Smith, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. A New Edition; comprehending A Life of the Author And a View of the Doctrine of Smith; compared with that of the French Economists. Three volumes.‎

‎Glasgow and London: Printed for J. & J. Scrymgegour and for Mundell & Son and Arch. Constable & Co. and Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies 1805. Three volumes. A married set with all volumes printed in 1805 but the first two printed in Glasgow and the third in London. Octavo calf hardcover leather calf labels 4 lv Life & Doctrine of Smith 360 pp 2 iii 3 blanks 567 pp 2 448 48 Index pp. Barely Good; covers worn scuffed several joints tender. Printed for J. & J. Scrymgegour, and for Mundell & Son, and Arch. Constable & Co. [and Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies], 18 hardcover‎

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‎SMITH, Adam‎

‎An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. With A Life of the Author an Introductory Discourse Notes and Supplemental Dissertations by J.R. McCulloch. New Edition Revised Corrected and Improved.‎

‎1863. Adam and Charles Black Edinburgh. 1863. Frontis. lxvi 669 pages. Discolouration to boards and joints frayed; a slightly shaken copy. Occasional annotations in pencil. Inscription to front free end-paper. hardcover‎

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