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SMITH, ADAM, 1723 to 1790

Adam Smith

Scottish moral philosopher and political economist.

Books: 4
Editions tracked: 4
First editions: 2
Nationality: Kingdom of Great Britain

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Earliest first editionThe Wealth of NationsCollier, 1902 Most editions trackedAn Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations1 edition

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Collier 1
Michael Joseph 1

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1902The Wealth of NationsCollier
1968The Money GameMichael Joseph

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The Theory of Moral Sentiments

Adam Smith · first published 1759

Printed for A. Millar1759 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

Adam Smith · first published 1776

W. Strahan and T. Cadell1776 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

The Wealth of Nations

Adam Smith · first published 1902

1st Collier1902 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

The Money Game

Adam Smith · first published 1968

1st Michael Joseph1968 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this

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When was Adam Smith born?

Adam Smith was born in 1723 and died in 1790.

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We track 4 books by Adam Smith across 4 editions, 2 of them first editions.

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