NEWTON. - GRAVESANDE (Willem Jakob's). - Lot 106

NEWTON. - GRAVESANDE (Willem Jakob's). Physices elementa mathematica, experimentis confirmata. Sive Introductio ad Philosophiam Newtonianam. Leiden, Langerak et Verbeek, 1742. 2 volumes in-4, stiff ivory vellum, double frame of three cold fillets with small fleurons in the corners, cartouche with medallion in reserve stamped in the center, spine ribbed, title in ink, edges mottled (Dutch binding of the period). Babson, Newton, no. 70. Third and last edition in Latin, with 127 intaglio engraved fold-out plates depicting physical experiments, instruments, etc. The Dutch mathematician and philosopher Willem Jakob's Gravesande (1688-1742) taught mathematics and astronomy in Leiden. A friend of Newton, he introduced Newtonian philosophy to the city. Copy in a contemporary vellum binding, probably local. Cut stamp on titles (circular cut filled in). Some foxing, sometimes uniform; wetness at foot of several quires and plates. Two spines split.