A Descriptive Catalogue of the Grace K. Babson Collection of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton and the Material Relating to Him in the Babson Institute Library [NEW, 1950 first edition)

New York: Herbert Reichner, 1950. 1950. First Edition. BRAND NEW in PERFECT CONDITION. A beautiful unread copy thanks to a lucky warehouse find. SEE PHOTOS. Limited to 750 copies. This is NOT the common Martino reprint. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. This standard Sir Isaac Newton bibliography has full descriptions for 606 items. Introduction by Roger Babson Webber. 20 illustrations, including a frontispiece portrait of Newton and one folding plate. This is the 1950 basic volume only. [Although we do separately offer pristine copies of the scarce 1955 Supplement to the Catalogue, compiled by Henry P. Macomber, and limited to just 450 copies]. Printed by the Anthoensen Press. From the introduction: "Mrs. Babson. has acquired one of the most complete collections of Newtoniana in America. This collection, which is now presented in the following catalogue, consists of all editions of the works of Newton and their translation, contemporary writings, material relating to his life and work, medals, coins, pictures, books from his library, and documents in his handwriting." Bound in the original gilt-stamped terra cotta cloth. 7.25" wide by 10" tall. Besterman 4229. First Edition, Limited to 750 copies. Hardcover. New/No jacket, as issued. xiv, 231pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…