The Theory of Moral Sentiments; to which is added, A Dissertation on the Origin of Languages

5" x 7-1/2", lxix (comprising table of contents + "Account of the Life and Writings of Adam Smith, LL.D." by Dugald Stewart. + 538pp. Book is preceded by 16pp signature on lighter stock of publisher's advertising, the first sheet being the front end paper, and another 32pp signature, a Complete Catalogue of Bohn's Libraries. Sewn binding in dark green buckram cloth boards with blind embossed decorative design. Moderate wear to cover, with some damage and splitting of the hinge in the top third of the spine panel. Binding is slightly cocked but remains tight and sound. Both front and back end papers are split at the hinge, and there is some acidification / toning on both. A previous owner's name in ink on front free end paper (= p. 3 of the publisher's advertising signature). Pages are otherwise lightly age toned but clean and unmarked.