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(Principia) The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy. By Sir Isaac Newton... To which are added, The Laws of the Moon's Motion, according to Gravity. By John Machin
Publication Place / Date
London / 1729
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5 x 7.75 inches (each)
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"... generally described as the greatest work in the history of science." - PMM

First edition in English of Newton's Principia in a handsome binding.

The first edition was released in Latin in 1687, with a subsequent edition appearing in 1713. Andrew Motte, the publisher's brother, translated this edition and also supplied the engravings for the frontispieces and headpieces. At the conclusion, there is an inclusion of John Machin's failed effort to amend Newton's lunar theory.

London: Printed for Benjamin Motte, 1729.

Condition Description
Octavo. Two volumes. 18th-century full speckled calf, ruled in gilt (rubbed, minor soiling, and short crack to backcover of Vol. II). Gilt-tooled board edges. Spine in 6 compartments separated by raised bands, each ruled in gilt (paper label in 1st compartment, red morocco label with gilt tooling and lettering to 2nd, small circular brown morocco label with gilt stamping and lettering). (Lacking frontispiece. In Vol. I, minor edge damage to A6, minor tear to outer edge of O8, and K8 dogeared. In Vol. II, divot in bottom edge of terminal B8, soiling to outer edge of terminal E2. Minor occasional dampstaining, mostly to terminal C gathering in Vol II.) Housed in custom quarter calf case.
Vol I: pi, A2, A8, a8, B-X8 (25 plates). Vol. II: [A], B-Cc8, Dd3, a4, A-D8, E4 (21 single page plates and 3 folding plates)
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Babson 20. Gray 23. PMM 161.
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