Adam Smith — Essays on Philosophical Subjects

London, J. Richardson and Co. Thomas Tegg, 1822 . First edition. Leather. An attractive and very scarce 'New Edition' of Scottish Enlightenment figure and economist Adam Smith's posthumously published collection of essays on diverse subjects. First published in 1795, this is a very scarce later 'New Edition' of Adam Smith's important posthumously published work.This is a collection of Smith's philosophical and historical essays assembled from material he had worked on but not formally issued before his death.It explores the history of astronomy, ancient physics, logic and metaphysics, as well as essays on the external senses, and the nature of imitation in the arts.From Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith who was a pioneer in the field of political economy and key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment.Former owner's inscription to title page head. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Back strip age toned, with two paper labels. Light rubbing to back strip head, otherwise excellent. Endpapers renewed. Front hinge tail strained but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .