Reason and Revolution: Extraordinary Works from a Distinguished Private Collection. Part 1

Reason and Revolution: Extraordinary Works from a Distinguished Private Collection. Part 1

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Newton, Isaac, Sir | Universal arithmetick …, London, 1720, first edition in English, contemporary calf

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5,000 - 7,000 USD

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4,500 USD

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Newton, Isaac, Sir

Universal Arithmetick: Or, a Treatise of Arithmetical Composition and Resolution. To which is added, Dr. Halley's Method of finding the Roots of Æquations arithmetically. London: Printed for J. Senex, W. Taylor, T. Warner, and J. Osborn, 1720


First edition in English.


8vo (191 x 107 mm). Half-title, 8 folding engraved plates, woodcut initials and printer's ornaments; spotting and some browning. Contemporary calf, spine in six compartments, red-sprinkled edges; hinges weak.


REFERENCES

ESTC T18582; Babson 201; Wallis 283


PROVENANCE

Robert S. Dunham (acquired from F. Thomas Heller in February 1959; Sotheby's New York, 11 December 1993, lot 738 [part])

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