The Newtonian System of Philosophy: Explained by Familiar Objects, in an Entertaining Manner for the Use of Young Ladies and Gentlemen

Tom Telescope [John Newbery / Oliver Goldsmith] / William Magnet

Published by Ogilvy and Son; Vernor and Hood; J. Walker; Lackington, Allen, and Co. and Darton and Harvey, London, 1798

About this Item

Full leather binding. Spine with five raised bands. Blind decorative border to boards. Wear and loss to ends of spine. Slight wear to corners of boards, some tears and marking to boards. Cracking to front joint but solidly bound. Clean text throughout. Neatly inked title to front free endpaper, and name to rear free endpaper (both dated 1812). Complete with the engraved frontis and four further plates, numerous woodcuts within the text. First issued in 1761 by celebrated children's publisher John Newbery, authorship is generally attributed to Newbery, possibly with input from Oliver Goldsmith. This is the second printing of the revised and expanded 'New Edition', and the 9th edition overall. A popular children's educator, the book remained in print until the end of the 1830s. Eighteenth century editions are uncommon. ESTC: T134044. Overall condition is Good Plus. Size: 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.5 x 14 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 12mo. [4], 137, [1], [1], (ads).

Seller Inventory # 1253E026

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Newtonian System of Philosophy: Explained by Familiar Objects, in an Entertaining Manner for the Use of Young Ladies and Gentlemen
• Publisher: Ogilvy and Son; Vernor and Hood; J. Walker; Lackington, Allen, and Co. and Darton and Harvey, London
• Publication Date: 1798
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: New Edition.
• Condition: Good Plus
• Weight: 350 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children's Books
  • Science & Medicine