Physices Elementa Mathematica, Experimentis Confirmata. Sive Introductio ad Philosophiam Newtonianam.

GRAVESANDE Willem Jacob.

Published by Leiden: Petrum Vander,, 1725

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Two volumes bound in one. Quarto (26 x 21cm). The second edition,revised, the second volume dated 1721, as noted by Wallis. 'The first continental text book of physics on Newtonian principles. Independently of its Newtonian interest, the work is of importance for illustrating a number of physical apparatus then in use'- Bibliotheca Chemico-Mathematica. Vol. I, pp. [26],345,[5]; Vol. II, pp. [8],199,[13]. With 72 folding engraved copper plates & a folding letterpress table. Some occasional toning to a few text leaves, including the titles, a handful of plates close cropped to the engraved margin. An excellent copy bound in contemporary Dutch calf, the spine in six panels, gilt, with label. Very lightly rubbed. Contemporary ownership inscription to title & engraved continental bookplate of Nordkirchen. VG. [Wallis 82.1; Gray 82; Poggendorff I, 944; Graesse III, 140; Bibliotheca Chemico-Mathematica Supp. II, Pt. 1, 5024 & Supp. III, 1472; Roller & Goodman I, 478; Bierens De Haan 1807; DSB V, 510].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Physices Elementa Mathematica, Experimentis Confirmata. Sive Introductio ad Philosophiam Newtonianam.
• Publisher: Leiden: Petrum Vander,
• Publication Date: 1725