ROGERS, James E. Thorold. An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations by Adam Smith LL.D.

(Oxford): Clarendon Press, 1880.  Second edition thus.  Hardcover.  23cm by 15cm.  Two volumes.  xlvii, 423 and vii, 594 pages.  Frontis portrait of Smith to volume one.  In this notable edition Rogers, a distinguished economist and historian, provides extensive editorial contributions, including a comprehensive preface and detailed footnotes. His annotations offer valuable historical context and insights into Smith’s seminal work, reflecting Rogers’s expertise in economic history. This 1880 edition is recognized for its scholarly rigor and remains a significant reference for those studying Adam Smith’s contributions to economic thought.  Very good copies in original brown cloth with gilt lettering and decoration to the spine, rubbing and wear to corners, some foxing to frontis, previous owner’s name to title page and first blank,  otherwise nice solid copies.