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An Inquiry into the Wealth of Nations, 1776

Document (PDF) · added July 28, 2026

The two-volume first London edition of Adam Smith's treatise, from which classical political economy descends. Includes the original index — itself a small masterpiece.

Public domain. Scan courtesy of the Kress Collection.

A reference plate stands in for this item while the original file is prepared for public access.