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NEWTON, Sir Isaac (1642-1727). A Treatise of the System of the World. London: for F. Fayram, 1728.
8o (217 x 138 mm). 2 engraved plates, woodcut diagrams in text. (Title-page lightly soiled, otherwise fine). 18th-century morocco-backed vellum over boards, spine gilt, uncut (joints starting at ends). Provenance: early shelf-mark on front pastedown.
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. The first English translation of De mundi systemate was originally intended as the third book of Principia. The translator was probably Andrew Motte. The first edition with text in Latin was also published in the same year. FINE UNCUT COPY. Babson 18; Wallis 30; Norman 1593.
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FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. The first English translation of De mundi systemate was originally intended as the third book of Principia. The translator was probably Andrew Motte. The first edition with text in Latin was also published in the same year. FINE UNCUT COPY. Babson 18; Wallis 30; Norman 1593.