Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica

Sir Isaac Newton

Published by Guil. & Joh. Innys, Regiae Societatis, London, 1726

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Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, third edition, half-title, engraved portrait frontispiece, title in red and black, woodcut illustrations and diagrams, some foxing and soiling, contemporary calf, joints and corners worn, 4to, William & John Innys, 1726. This edition was edited by Henry Pemberton and Sir Isaac Newton wrote a preface with new edits, just one year before he passed away in 1727. This third edition printed in London is the very basis of all subsequent printings of the Principia and a true history existing through time. One out of 1250 copies (Demy 1000, regular issue, see below) printed and with complete pagination, this copy is a remarkable and rare book in the history of science. The 1726 edition was comprised of 1250 copies, evidenced by William Bowyer's paper stock ledger which records the following: Superfine 50 [largest paper]; Royal 200 [large paper]; Demy 1000 [regular issue]. Royal copies can be identified by their size and CC watermark. See: Henry P. Macomber and Gerald G. Grubb, "A census of the owners of copies of the 1687 first edition of Newton's Principia", PBSA 47 (1953), 269-304, p.293). Babson 11-12, Wallis 9.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica
• Publisher: Guil. & Joh. Innys, Regiae Societatis, London
• Publication Date: 1726
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good