An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (Complete in 2 Volumes)

Dublin: P. Wogan, Gilbert, Hodges, W. Porter, J. Moore, B. Dornin, 1801. Full calf. Very Good. Very early Irish editions of "The Wealth of Nations", both volumes published out of Dublin, in mixed states. Vol. I is the 1801 "sixth edition, with additions"; and Vol. II is the 1785 "fourth edition, with additions". Thick, uniform octavos, both volumes bound identifically in their contemporary-to-the-period full calf, with professionally, handsomely rebacked spines ansd new endsheets. The original text and bindings have held up very well: solid and VG+, with bright, crisp pages. Only the original title page of Vol. I shows notable wear, with creasing, several small closed tears and soiling along the top-edge. Originally published out of London in 1776, this elegant, early set out of Dublin (though mismatched editions) remains very presentable and deeply historic.