51 “In Political Economy I Think Smith’s Wealth Of Nations The Best Book Extant” (Thomas Jefferson) 63SMITH, Adam. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. London, 1791. Three volumes. Octavo, early full speckled calf sympathetically rebacked in calf-gilt, red morocco spine label. $8500 Sixth edition of Smith’s landmark work, the first published after his death—”the first and greatest classic of modern economic thought” (PMM 221), in contemporary calf boards beautifully respined. “Where the political aspects of human rights had taken two centuries to explore, Smith’s achievement was to bring the study of economic aspects to the same point in a single work… The certainty of its criticism and its grasp of human nature have made it the first and greatest classic of modern economic thought” (PMM 221). Smith’s Wealth of Nations was an immediate success when first published in 1776, and four additional editions came out during Smith’s lifetime. Occasional light foxing, a beautiful copy in restored contemporary boards. “Inflow Of New Thoughts Can Remake You” 64PEALE, Norman Vincent. The Power of Positive Thinking. New York, 1952. Octavo, original blue cloth, dust jacket. $6000 First edition, first printing of this classic self-help book, an early influence on the theological movement eventually known as the prosperity gospel. When President Ronald Reagan awarded Peale the Medal of Freedom in 1984, he remarked that “with a deep understanding of human behavior and an appreciation for God’s role in our lives, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale helped originate a philosophy of happiness. Through the American Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry and his many books, Dr. Peale became an advocate of the joy of life, helping millions find new meaning in their lives. Few Americans have contributed so much to the personal happiness of their fellow citizens.” Spine ends slightly rubbed; dust jacket with only the lightest rubbing to extremities. A near-fine copy of the scarce first printing.
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