Smith's Wealth of Nations

5b, Ca. 1884 Smith's Wealth of Nations printed in London by Adam Smith

Notes

In 1884, Smith's "Wealth of Nations" continued to exert its profound influence on economic thought and policy. Originally published in 1776 by Scottish economist Adam Smith, this seminal work laid the groundwork for modern economics by exploring the principles of free markets, division of labor, and the invisible hand. Its enduring relevance in 1884 underscored the enduring power of Smith's ideas, which shaped economic discourse and policy for centuries to come, inspiring generations of thinkers and policymakers to grapple with questions of wealth, trade, and the nature of economic systems.

Description

Red leather with gold tooling around front and back, gold tooling on spine, marbling on inside front back as well as three edges.