Newton | The chronology of ancient kingdoms amended, London, 1728, contemporary calf

Lot Closed

December 13, 03:45 PM GMT

Estimate

1,000 - 1,500 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Isaac Newton


The chronology of ancient kingdoms amended. To which is prefix'd, a short chronicle from the first memory of things in Europe, to the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great. London: for J. Tonson, J. Osborn and T. Longman, 1728


FIRST EDITION, 4to (223 x 175mm.), engraved headpiece and initial, 3 folding engraved plates, contemporary calf with double gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, occasional light soiling,binding rubbed, joints cracked, spine rubbed and lacking lettering-piece


A crisp copy on ordinary paper (there were also large paper copies printed).


LITERATURE

ESTC N2784; Wallis 309


PROVENANCE

Cornwell House, ink stamp on flyleaf

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