Lot 374
  • 374

Smith, Adam

Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Smith, Adam
  • Two copies of The Theory of Moral Sentiments:
  • paper
i) The Theory of Moral Sentiments...sixth [revised and enlarged] edition. Dublin: for J. Beatty and C. Jackson, 1777, contemporary calf, some pencil and ink annotations and underlinings, pencil ownership signature, later ink notes on prices etc in Ireland on front endpaper [Alston, III pt.2. 826], minor damp-staining, binding worn and slightly torn at corners and edges; ii) The Theory of Moral Sentiments... a new edition. Basle: J.J. Tourneisen, 1793, 2 volumes, contemporary or near contemporary half mottled calf, marbled boards, [Goldsmiths’ 15902.1], some spotting, some worming to spine and hinges; 8vo (3)

Condition

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