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Philosopher Adam Smith’s rare book on display in Kirkcaldy

Smith’s copy of Two Treatises of Civil Government was previously exhibited in 2016 – the year it was restored with support from the Friends of Kirkcaldy Galleries.

This was before experts from the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland concluded research that suggested the annotations were by Smith.

Prof Craig Smith said the markings can help researchers learn more about Smith’s interests.

He added: “Smith was a careful reader and these annotations show that he was a close reader of Locke’s work, giving us insight in how he criticised and was influenced by him.”

Also on display is a snuff box and pewter inkwell believed to be used by Smith, a glass paste portrait of Smith and a portrait of his mother, Margaret Douglas.

A first edition of The Wealth of Nations, which launched his career, can also be viewed.


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