$2,460
Le Grand, Antoine (1629-1699) and Rene Descartes (1596-1650) Institutio Philosophiae Secundum Principia. London: Martyn, 1675. Third edition, octavo, signed I. Newton at the top of the typographical title page, with the extra engraved title and text engravings, bound in contemporary speckled calfskin, old paper label on the spine, later stamp of Mount Saint Bernard Abbey on title, 7 x 4 1/4 in. Estimate $1,500-2,500 A4, (b)-(c)8, B-Z8, Aa-Yy8, Zz4. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
