Two Letters of Sir Isaac Newton to Mr. Le Clerc, late Divinity Professor of the Remonstrants in Holland. The Former containing a Dissertation upon the Reading of the Greek Text, 1 John, v. 7; the Latter upon that of 1 Timothy, iii. 16. Published from authentic MSS. in the Library of the Remonstrants in Holland

NEWTON, Isaac

Published by J. Payne, London, 1754

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First edition, 8vo: pp. [iv],1-123, [1]. Includes half-title and final page of advertisements. Original vellum-backed marbled boards, retained within a folder and handsome red morocco-backed slipcase. Title-page to first letter a little soiled, leaf B1 becoming detached, a few scattered light spots; otherwise a crisp uncut copy. The Honeyman copy of two documents of importance in ascertaining Newton's trinitarian views. Newton's letters explain what he calls corruptions of the original text of the Epistles in regard to the Trinity. Provenance: Bookplate of William Hanbury of Kelmarsh in Northamptonshire; bookplate of Robert Honeyman. Seller Inventory # ABE-008

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Title: Two Letters of Sir Isaac Newton to Mr. Le ...

Publisher: J. Payne, London

Publication Date: 1754

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good