""elements Of Newton's Philosophy" Divided, 3 Parts, Monsieur De Voltaire In Neuchatel 1772"
Beautiful copy in 12 format, full speckled calf, ribbed spine decorated with fine gilded iron in the compartments, red morocco title, red edges, large marbled, beautiful neo-Gothic 19th century bookplate from the Château de Renodel; This famous introduction to the knowledge of the curious and prolific Voltaire, curious about everything, makes us discover in his Works: the "Elements of Philosophy of Newton" divided into three parts, this beautiful and new edition printed in Neuchâtel in M. DCC. LXXII. (1772). Edition composed of a beautiful framed portrait of Newton's profile drawn and engraved by Aug; de St. Aubin then a large series of woodcuts in the text and tailpieces. This remarkable edition is in very good condition and very complete