MACLAURIN, Colin (1698-1746). An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in four Books. London: printed for the author's children, 1748.
MACLAURIN, Colin (1698-1746). An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in four Books. London: printed for the author's children, 1748. 4 o (251 x 198 mm). Half-title, 6 engraved folding plates. Contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt lettered morocco spine label. FIRST EDITION of this popularisation of the Principia. "Gifted with a genius for geometrical investigation second only to Newton" ( DSB ), Maclaurin was the perfect canditate to write about Newton's discoveries for a broad public. Babson 85.
MACLAURIN, Colin (1698-1746). An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in four Books. London: printed for the author's children, 1748.
MACLAURIN, Colin (1698-1746). An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries, in four Books. London: printed for the author's children, 1748. 4 o (251 x 198 mm). Half-title, 6 engraved folding plates. Contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt lettered morocco spine label. FIRST EDITION of this popularisation of the Principia. "Gifted with a genius for geometrical investigation second only to Newton" ( DSB ), Maclaurin was the perfect canditate to write about Newton's discoveries for a broad public. Babson 85.
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
