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The Newtonian System of Philosophy Tom Telescope SOLD
The Newtonian System of Philosophy
Adapted to the Capacities of Young GENTLEMEN and Ladies,
And familiarized and made entertaining by Objects with which they are intimately acquainted:
BEING The Substance of Six Lectures read to the LILLIPUTIAN SOCIETY, By TOM TELESCOPE, A.M.
Fourth Edition, 1779
£285
Printed for T. Carnan and F. Newbery jun., London. 12mo. (12x8x2cm) Contemporary Dutch decorated paper binding, neatly repaired at spine, hand written paper titling label. A very sound copy, text and plates clean, trimming of pages affecting a couple of catchwords, early inscriptions on front and rear flyleaves.
frontispiece/title page/contents page/125pp/15ppadvertisements for other publications.
9 full page plates, engravings in the text.
The author of this, and several other similar books, is John Newbery (1713-1767) using the pseudonym of Tom Telescope – a young boy giving scientific lectures. Incorporating the famous name of Newton helped sell Newbury's books.