Lot 23
Mathematics.- Newton (Sir Isaac).- Stirling (James) Lineae tertii ordinis Neutonianae, first edition, Oxford, at the Sheldonian Theatre, 1717
Hammer Price: £4,500
Description
Mathematics.- Newton (Sir Isaac).- Stirling (James) Lineae tertii ordinis Neutonianae, first edition, 6pp. list of subscribers at end, occasional worming and some light browning, ink initials "G. M." title, bookplate of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell to front pastedown, 19th century morocco, gilt arms and motto of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell to covers, light rubbing to joints, g.e., 8vo, Oxford, at the Sheldonian Theatre, 1717.
⁂ The Stirling family copy of this rare addition to Newtonian mathematics. Newton had identified 72 cubic curves to which Stirling here (in his first published work) adds 3.
Description
Mathematics.- Newton (Sir Isaac).- Stirling (James) Lineae tertii ordinis Neutonianae, first edition, 6pp. list of subscribers at end, occasional worming and some light browning, ink initials "G. M." title, bookplate of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell to front pastedown, 19th century morocco, gilt arms and motto of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell to covers, light rubbing to joints, g.e., 8vo, Oxford, at the Sheldonian Theatre, 1717.
⁂ The Stirling family copy of this rare addition to Newtonian mathematics. Newton had identified 72 cubic curves to which Stirling here (in his first published work) adds 3.