Lot 226
Mathematics.- Newton (Sir Isaac).- Desaguliers (John Theophilus) A Course of Experimental Philosophy, 2 vol., first edition, Printed for John Senex [&c.], 1734-44.
Hammer Price: £550
Description
Mathematics.- Newton (Sir Isaac).- Desaguliers (John Theophilus) A Course of Experimental Philosophy, 2 vol., first edition, lists of subscribers, vol.2 with engraved title-vignette, 78 folding engraved plates, clean and crisp copy, contemporary calf, rebacked, rubbed, 4to, Printed for John Senex [&c.], 1734-44.
⁂ The author was an experimental assistant to Isaac Newton and later popularized Newtonian theories and their practical applications in public lectures. "Newton, late Sir Isaac Kt." appears in the list of subscribers despite having died in 1727.
Description
Mathematics.- Newton (Sir Isaac).- Desaguliers (John Theophilus) A Course of Experimental Philosophy, 2 vol., first edition, lists of subscribers, vol.2 with engraved title-vignette, 78 folding engraved plates, clean and crisp copy, contemporary calf, rebacked, rubbed, 4to, Printed for John Senex [&c.], 1734-44.
⁂ The author was an experimental assistant to Isaac Newton and later popularized Newtonian theories and their practical applications in public lectures. "Newton, late Sir Isaac Kt." appears in the list of subscribers despite having died in 1727.