The Theory of Moral Sentiments; or, An Essay towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men Naturally Judge Concerning the Conduct and Character… (with A Dissertation on the Origin of Languages)

Adam Smith, LL.D.

Published by Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand; and W. Creech, Bell & Bradfute, Edinburgh, London, 1804

About this Item

Description:
Two-volume set (Volumes I & II). An important early nineteenth-century edition of Adam Smith?s foundational work in moral philosophy, central to the development of Enlightenment thought and closely linked to his later economic writings.

Condition:
Good to Very Good overall, with full and careful disclosure:
? Volume I: Front and rear boards detached; front free endpaper detached. Text block otherwise intact, complete, and firmly bound. No loose or missing text pages.
? Volume II: Rear board partially detached; front board firmly attached. Text block intact and complete.
? Both volumes exhibit expected age-related wear including surface wear to the calf bindings, rubbing at extremities, and light toning/foxing consistent with early nineteenth-century paper.
? No modern repairs or restoration.
? Not ex-library.
? Period armorial bookplate present, along with a previous owner?s name in pencil on the front page.

A sound, honest set suitable for the collector, scholar, or for professional rebinding if desired. Priced to reflect condition.
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Seller Inventory # ABE-1770222587377

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Theory of Moral Sentiments; or, An Essay towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men Naturally Judge Concerning the Conduct and Character? (with A Dissertation on the Origin of Languages)
• Publisher: Printed for T. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand; and W. Creech, Bell & Bradfute, Edinburgh, London
• Publication Date: 1804
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good