SMITH, Adam (1723-1790). Cpver of the first volume
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SMITH, Adam (1723-1790). Cpver of the first volume
" SMITH, Adam (1723-1790). Cpver of the first volume of Adam Smiths work " Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations", the first great treatise on capitalism. Edition published in Valladolid in 1794. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)."
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This image showcases the cover of the first volume of Adam Smith's groundbreaking work, "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations." Published in Valladolid, Spain, in 1794, this edition of Smith's seminal treatise on capitalism was printed in Barcelona and is now housed in the prestigious Biblioteca de Catalunya, or National Library of Catalonia. Adam Smith, a Scottish economist and philosopher, is considered the father of modern economics. His magnum opus, "The Wealth of Nations," is a foundational text in classical economics and is renowned for its insights into the division of labor, the invisible hand, and the benefits of free markets. The cover of this first volume displays an elegant design, with the title of the work prominently displayed in ornate, gold lettering. The image of a ship in full sail, framed by the title, symbolizes the global reach and impact of Smith's ideas. The publication of this work in Spain, specifically in Valladolid, is a testament to the widespread influence of Smith's ideas, which transcended national borders and resonated with scholars and thinkers across Europe and beyond. Today, this rare and historic edition of "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" remains a cherished treasure in the Biblioteca de Catalunya, a repository of knowledge and culture that continues to enrich our understanding of the past and inform our present.
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