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Lot 344
Sale 1097 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 8, 2022
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Nov 9, 2022
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Lot Description
NEWTON, Isaac, Sir (1642-1727). The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended. London: J. Tonson et al, 1728.
4to (233 x 177 mm). 3 folding plates. (Some offsetting or toning, fore-edge of Bbb2 burned not affecting text, front fly-leaf detached.) Contemporary calf gilt, tan leather lettering-piece gilt, edges sprinkled red (some wear, front joint worn with sewing visible but holding, some minor staining or soiling).
FIRST EDITION, large paper issue on thick paper, of Newton's attempts to verify historical accounts of ancient civilizations through astronomical principles. Babson 214.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
This lot is located in Chicago.