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Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica, [Copy 1, Title page]

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Title

Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica, [Copy 1, Title page]

Collection

Philosophiæ naturalis principia mathematica
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica, [Copy 1]

Names

Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727 (Author)
Halley, Edmond, 1656-1742 (Editor)

Date / Origin

Date Issued: 1687
Place: Londini
Publisher: Jussu Societatis regiæ ac typis Josephi Streater. Prostat apud plures bibliopolas
Edition: [First issue]

Library Location

Rare Book Division
Shelf locator: *KC 1687 (Newton, I. Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica) [copy 1]

Subjects

Mechanics
Celestial mechanics

Genres

Books
Title Pages

Notes

Citation/Reference: Wing N1048
Acquisition: 612127B.
Ownership: John Shaw Billings Memorial Collection.

Physical Description

Extent: 4 p. l., 400 [i.e 384], 401-510 p., 2 l.chart, diagrs. 25 cm. (4to.)

Languages

Latin

Identifiers

Library of Congress Control Number: 28020872 //r922
RLIN/OCLC: 15629050
NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b14432557
Photo Order: 53421
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): bc6d7890-6125-0136-27b1-0517f73ecad3

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Date Issued

1687

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