‎SMITH, A.‎
‎Recherches sur la nature et les causes de la richesse des nations. Seconde édition, avec des notes et observations nouvelles par le marquis Garnier.‎

‎Paris, Veuve Agasse, 1822. With engraved portrait. 6 volumes. (4), xxix, clvi, 368 pp.; (4), 493 pp.; (4), 573 pp.; (4), 556 pp.; (4), 670 pp.; (4), 572 pp. 8vo. Contemporary half calf, black leather labels with gilt lettering, marbled boards, spine gilt in compartments. Vanderblue, p. 25; Kress C.977; Goldsmiths 23448; Einaudi 5341; this edition not in Mattioli. The best edition of the best translation, still a classic to-day. The translation by Garnier not only became the standard French text, but his notes and observations were translated for the Glasgow edition of 1805 and frequently reprinted thereafter, this translation was used by Karl Marx and is superior to the 1810 edition with completely revised notes as well as many additions. - With a marginal stain around the portrait. ‎

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