SMITH, Adam "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" [Edinburgh: 1809]

"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." by Adam Smith, L.L.D. F.R.S. [Printed for Mundell, Doig, and Stevenson, Edinburgh; Lackington, Allen and Co. Cradock and Joy, and T. Hamilton, London; and Wilson and Son, York, 1809]. Edinburgh. Complete in three volumes.

Three octavos, bound in three quarter leather over marbled boards. Raised and gilt bands to spines. The second volume is missing the title page. Some scattered foxing, rubbing and wear, a few scuffs, damage to one spine label, else in Very Good+ condition.