An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. With A Life of the Author. Also, A View of the Doctrine of Smith, Compared with that of the French Economists; With a Method of Facilitating the Study of his Works; From the French of M. Garnier. Adam Smith, L.L.D. F.R.S. [Printed for Mundell, Doig, and Stevenson, Edinburgh; Lackington, Allen and Co. Cradock and Joy, and T. Hamilton, London; and Wilson and Son, York, 1809]. Edinburgh. Complete in three volumes.

One of the most influential works in the history of economics and economic thought. “The Wealth of Nations” is widely considered the first comprehensive treatise on political economy and laid the groundwork for the field of economics- introducing key economic concepts like The Invisible Hand, Division of Labor, and Free Markets. This work contains ideas that influenced economic policy and the building of different countries in history.

Three octavos, bound in three quarter leather over marbled boards. Raised and gilt bands to spines. The second volume is missing the title page. Some scattered foxing, rubbing and wear, a few scuffs, damage to one spine label, else in Very Good+ condition.