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