$12,300
Newton, Sir Isaac (1643-1727) Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica. Cambridge: [printed by Cornelius Crownfield at the University Press], 1713. Second edition, one of 750 copies printed, published after the first edition (two variants) of 1687, with folding engraving; gift inscription of a Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury on ffep, which could either be Thomas Herring (1693-1757) or Thomas Secker (1693-1768), ownership stamp of C. Turner, Christ Church, Oxford below; in contemporary blind-ruled boards (neatly rebacked and recornered), some spotting to endleaves, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. [pi]4, b-c4, d2, B-Z4, Aa-Zz4, Aaa-Qqq4, Rrr2. http://estc.bl.uk/T93210 Ex libris Dr. Adrian Pollock Estimate $7,000-9,000 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-05-08
