Newton, Isaac Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica
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Newton, Isaac Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica Perpetuis commentariis illustrata, comi studio, PP. Thomae Le Seur et Francisci Jacquier ... editio altera longe accuriator et emendatior. Geneva: Cl[aude] and Ant[oine] Philibert. 1760. 3 volumes, 4to (25 x 19.5cm), contemporary sprinkled calf, rebacked with original spines laid down, gilt arms and earl's coronet to sides, pp. xxxi 548, viii 442, [8] xxviii 376 [1] 376-536 [2] v-viii 537-703, volume 1 with half-title, title-page printed in red and black, woodcut headpieces, diagrams throughout, covers rubbed, tips restored, occasional light spotting and browning, tape-repairs to volume 3 front free endpaper [Babson 31] (3)
Note: Second 'Jesuit' edition, first published in 1739-42, much valued for its extensive commentary and textual apparatus. Provenance: Professor Richard G. West FRS FGS (1926-2020), British botanist, geologist and palaeontologist, though unmarked as such.
Note: Second 'Jesuit' edition, first published in 1739-42, much valued for its extensive commentary and textual apparatus. Provenance: Professor Richard G. West FRS FGS (1926-2020), British botanist, geologist and palaeontologist, though unmarked as such.
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