An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (Two Volumes)

Complete in two volumes; from the eleventh London edition, with Notes, Supplementary Chapters, and a Life of Dr. Smith by William Playfair. Later, probably fourth, American edition, very good in original tree calf bindings that are quite rubbed, but complete. Maroon leather title label on spine reads "Wealth of Nations" in three lines. The label on volume 1 is slightly loose, and missing the lower left corner affecting the "N" in the title. Outer gutters in both volumes have small cracks, but are still firmly attached. Short 1870 gift inscription in both volumes, with a faint red number on the pastedown of both volumes. Volume 2 does show some dampstaining on the inner boards and endpapers, and the text block is slightly stiff. Interior pages also have some light foxing and darkening. Volume 1 is 355 pages, Volume 2 is 424 pages. A reasonably nice set of this classic of Economics, in an early American edition and the original binding.