Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica. Coloniae Allabrocum (Geneva): Sumptibus Cl. Ant. Philibert, 1760. 3 vols.
This is a later printing of Newton’s classic work, which was originally published in 1687. The 1760 edition features extended commentary as well as additional works by other mathematical thinkers.
Proposed Conservation Treatment:
Surface clean pages of all text blocks. Reback vol. 2 with brown calf and reuse old spine labels, if possible. Retouch color as needed, polish. Three cloth-covered clamshell boxes.
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