Lot 207

Newton, Sir Isaac







Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Auction: 7 September 2011 at 12:00 BST
£2,875
Description
Philosophiae naturalis principa mathematica. London: W. & J. Innys, 1726. Third edition, 4to, title in red and black, half-title, Halley's verses, 2 pages publisher's advertisements at rear, engraved illustration of cometary orbit on p.506, woodcut diagrams throughout, modern calf, spine gilt, morocco lettering pieces, portrait and license leaf supplied in good facsimile, some light damp-staining to upper margin






