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WHISTON, SIR ISAAC NEWTON'S MATHEMATICK PHILOSOPHY, LONDON, 1716, MODERN CALF IN PERIOD STYLE
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Isaac Newton's mathematick philosophy more easily demonstrated: with an account of comets illustrated. London: J. Senex and W. Taylor, 1716
8vo (200 x 117mm.), half-title with list of books by Whiston on verso, errata on final verso, one blank leaf at end, modern calf panelled in strictly period style, plates lightly browned, one plate frayed at edges
Provenance
Geo. Cummins, early inscription on half-title
Literature
ESTC T145870; Wallis 168 ("First major collection of extracts from the Principia in English")
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
An English translation of Whiston's Cambridge lectures, held in Latin from 1703 onwards.