An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations.
Adam Smith (1723-1790)
Category
Books
Date
1802
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 3169760
Summary
Bibliographic description
3 v. ; 8vo. Provenance: nineteenth-century armorial bookplate with supporters, and motto: Audacter et sincere. Edward Herbert Viscount Clive [i.e. Edward Herbert (formerly Clive), 2nd Earl Powis (3rd creation), (1785-1848). Binding: nineteenth-century tree calf; gilt tooled spine, with urn and dove motif; board edges gilt; red spine labels gilt lettered: Smith's Wealth of nations.
Makers and roles
Adam Smith (1723-1790)