Newton (Isaac) The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy [Principia] First complete translation into English, 1803

Newton (Isaac)

The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy [Principia],

3 vols., First complete translation into English and the first translation of De mundi systemate, translated by Andrew Motte, engraved portrait frontispiece, 54 folding plates, 2 folding tables, further diagrams in text, 1 p. publisher’s adverts at rear of vol. 3, plate 11 torn, plates 12 & 13 cut loose but present, both with staining and creasing, intermittent spotting and damp staining throughout, some ruling in ink or blue pencil to text, later 19th century inscription to front free endpaper, contemporary half morocco, spine gilt, call numbers, rubbed, boards warped, 8vo, H. D. Symonds, 1803 (3)

***"Newton’s Principia is generally described as the greatest work in the history of science." (PMM 161).