Sir Isaac Newton's theory of light and colours, and his principle of attraction, . made familiar to the ladies in several entertainments. In two volumes. Translated from the original Italian of Signor Algarotti. ...
Francesco Algarotti (1712 - 1764)
Category
Books
Date
1742
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3050933
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v. . 12mo.. Identified in 1768 catalogue: M.8.. Provenance: Bookplate in both vols.: Lady Mary Booth (1704-1772) after 1739; armorial variant 2. Franks 12838.. Binding: Both vols. have 18th century sprinkled calf binding; double gilt fillet border on boards; blind roll pattern on board edges; gilt fillets and vol. no. on spines.
Makers and roles
Francesco Algarotti (1712 - 1764) Elizabeth Carter (1717 - 1806) Sir Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727)