A view of Isaac Newton's philosophy

London: printed by Samuel S. Palmer, 1728. First edition, 4to, pp. [50], 407, [1]; engraved vignette title page by Pine after Grison, handsome engraved headpieces, tailpieces and historiated initials, and the arms of Sir Robert Walpole on the dedication page, also by Pine after Grison, plus 12 folding engraved plates; a very good, sound copy in full contemporary calf neatly rebacked to style, black leather label in gilt on spine. Ownership signature of John Llewellyn, 1807 on title page "Dr. Pemberton studied under Boerhaave, prepared the Fifth London Pharmacopoeia and was invited by Newton to edit the third (1726) edition of the Principia. This study (truncated) of Newton's philosophy is interesting as being the account of a close friend. The preface contains the author's recollections of Newton, especially in his old age. There is also a poem on Sir Isaac by Richard Glover (poet and M.P., 1712-1785) written in his 16th year; the author's introduction on Newton's method of reasoning in philosophy; and a long list of subscribers" (Babson). Babson Collection, 98; Gray 132. (Inventory #: 55651)