MACLAURIN, Colin (1698-1746) - An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries. London: A. Millar etc., 1748. First edition of this popularisation of the Principia. "Gifted with a genius for geometrical investigation second only to Newton" (DSB), Maclaurin was the perfect candidate to write about Newton's discoveries for a broad public. 4to (287 x 230mm). Half-title, 6 folding engraved plates (occasional light browning and spotting). Modern half leather, gilt spine, speckled edges.
MACLAURIN, Colin (1698-1746) - An Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries. London: A. Millar etc., 1748. First edition of this popularisation of the Principia. "Gifted with a genius for geometrical investigation second only to Newton" (DSB), Maclaurin was the perfect candidate to write about Newton's discoveries for a broad public. 4to (287 x 230mm). Half-title, 6 folding engraved plates (occasional light browning and spotting). Modern half leather, gilt spine, speckled edges.
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