The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy. Translated from Latin into English by Andrew Motte (d. 1730). -- John MACHIN (d. 1751). The Laws of the Moon's Motion, according to Gravity.
Language: English
Published by Benjamin Motte, London, 1729
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.Magnum Opus Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since July 27, 1998
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 195,000.00
Quantity: 1 available
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First Editions, First Printings in English of the "Principia" first published in Latin in 1687. A wonderful copy of this two (2) volume complete set with engraved frontispieces by A. Motte, 2 folding letterpress tables, 47 folding engraved plates, and 3 engraved head-pieces by Motte. The books are in excellent shape with minor wear to the spine and edges. The pages are clean with NO writing or marks in the book with Hugh Lee Pattinson (1796-1858), English chemist, Fellow of the Royal Society armorial bookplate present. Bound in this copy, a total of 5 manuscript leaves comprising a contemporary copy of an excerpt from James Thomsons Summer and an excerpt from Newtons epitaph. A superb copy of this translation of Newtons System of the World follows Mottes translation in Vol. II, and John Machins unsuccessful attempt to clarify Newtons lunar theory appears at the end of Vol. II. We buy Issac Newton First Editions.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy. Translated from Latin into English by Andrew Motte (d. 1730). -- John MACHIN (d. 1751). The Laws of the Moon's Motion, according to Gravity.
- Author
- Newton, Isaac
- Publisher
- Benjamin Motte, London
- Publication year
- 1729
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
Magnum Opus Rare Books
Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since July 27, 1998
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