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The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy (The Principia Mathematica) (two volumes)


Isaac Newton; Andrew Motte (trans)


Dawsons of Pall Mall 1968

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Very Good  | 

Facsimile of the Motte's 1729 first english translation of Newton's Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, first published in 1687, but the final third edition prepared by Newton in 1726 is used here. With an introduction by I. Bernard Cohen, who would later go on to make his own translation. A high quality photo-facsimile, with diagrams, decorations and decorated initials. 8vo. Some mild shelf-wear. Contents clean and tight. Very good.

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