The Wealth of Nations - First Modern Library Edition stated : 246 titles, 34 Giants & $1.10 DJ price - G032.1 : Economics & Wall Street

Smith, Adam

Published by Modern Library, New York, 1937

About this Item

Modern Library, New York. 1937. 976 pages. First Modern Library Edition STATED; first printing. Original, rare first printing DJ with the requisite 246 ML titles listed along with 34 Giants. Book is about fine; bright, tight and clean. Sturdy sewn binding with strong hinges. Navy cloth panels stamped in silver. Manufacturer's darkened navy topstain is present. Pages and endpapers are bright and clean with a touch of light toning in the gutters of endpapers. Original first printing DJ with requisite 246 ML titles, 34 Giants, and $1.10 price on front flap. The $1.10 price is referenced twice on the front flap. The first $1.10 price reference is in the third paragraph on the front flap, the second, at the base of the front flap, which has been covered with an updated price sticker raising the price from the printed flap price of $1.10 to $1.25. Attractive DJ is not without flaw as there is a shallow chip on front upper edge. Minor light shelf-rubbing at foot and crown, with slight sun-darkening (barely) on spine. An uncommon true First Modern Library Edition of Adam Smith's timeless classic, in its rare original first printing DJ, with all points present. NF/VG+ with edge chip. Seller Inventory # 004010

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Wealth of Nations - First Modern Library...

Publisher: Modern Library, New York

Publication Date: 1937

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition