Description: Elémens de La Philosophie de Neuton, Mis à la Portée de Tout le Monde Author: Voltaire, [François Marie-Arouet] Title: Elémens de La Philosophie de Neuton, Mis à la Portée de Tout le Monde Publication: Amsterdam: Etienne Ledet & Compagnie, 1738 Edition: First edition Description: Hardcover. 8vo. [5], 4-399, [3] pp. Full contemporary calf with the spine in six compartments, spine lettered and decorated in gilt; all edges decoratively stained red. A blue silk-ribbon bookmark bound in. Title page printed in red and black with the publisher's device engraved on it. Illustrated with two frontispieces, six plates, a folding table, a full-page chart, in-text engravings and diagrams, and engraved head and tailpieces (quite elaborate ones). Babson 59-60. Bengesco 1570. Gray 33. PMM 97. SEP, Barbara Becker, "Émilie du Châtelet". The first state, as the Desbordes imprint is generally recognized as the later state. With the pagination error on p. 271. Voltaire is credited with having spread Newton's revolutionary contributions to science across the European continent. He dedicated this work to his romantic and scientific partner, the Marquise du Chatelet (herself an accomplished scientist). The Marquise completed the first translation of Newton's Principia into French. Voltaire acknowledged her significant contributions to the production of this work, an exposition of Newtonian Physics. This book was widely read and quite influential in spreading and popularizing Newton's groundbreaking ideas. Newton's work would replace Descartes' physical system, and remained the standard in physics for two hundred years, until the discovery of the Theory of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics in the early twentieth century. A brilliant piece of print history and a cornerstone work in the history of science. Very Good. A Very Good example with the front joint expertly strengthened, the bottom corners and spine tips show very minor loss; the rear decorative endpaper has a tiny chip to its corner, page 231 is bound in upside down. Seller ID: 000010155 Subject: History, Science Evening star books, LLC We are a professional antiquarian bookselling firm with relatively broad interests, but we specialize in literature of all periods, modern first editions, and works of historical significance. Open to the public by chance or by appointment. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company. Guarantee We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers' Association (IOBA), and we abide by these associations' strict codes of ethics. All items are guaranteed to be received as described and any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. SHIPPING TERMS All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery using this shipping method usually occurs in 5 to 10 business days. Expedited and international shipping are also available. Please contact us for a shipping quote if you wish to upgrade to Priority Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Voltaire, [François Marie-Arouet
Publisher: Etienne Ledet & Compagnie
Year Printed: 1738
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
