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First English Edition of Rene Descartes’ “The Passions of the Soule” — From 1650
Philosopher Rene Descartes’ first English edition of “The Passions of the Soule”. London: Printed for A.C., to be Sold by J. Martin, and J. Ridley at the Castle in Fleetstreet neer Ram-Alley, 1650. This rare English edition was printed just one year after the initial publication in French as “Les Passions de L’ame”. Bound in 18th century mottled calf measuring 3.5″ x 6″. Very good plus condition with bright, fully intact leaves. Title page is framed by a decorative, metal-cut border. Sold for $3,881.
The following are some additional rare books we sold:
First edition of Sir Isaac Newton’s ”The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy” in two volumes. London: Benjamin Motte, 1729. One of the most important works by the leading mind of the 18th century scientific revolution. Bound in contemporary tree calf, sympathetically rebacked, with gilt tooling to spines. Two octavo volumes measure 5.5” x 8.5” each. Volumes contain two folding letterpress tables and 47 folding engraved plates; the two frontispieces and pp. 385-393 and first 7pp. of index are replaced in facsimile, but hardly distinguishable from the original. The ”Laws of Moon’s Motion” usually found in Vol. II are here bound at end of Vol. I, and with errata for both volumes on verso of E4. Small stain to inner part of title in Vol. I, short tear to lower margin of G1, small section missing from lower margin of M3 and with lower corner cut away of A8 and C4 of ”Laws of Moon’s Motion” (no loss of text). Some marginal dampstaining and occasional soiling and spotting, overall in very good, clean condition with most edges untrimmed. Sold for $22,500.
Albert Einstein signed limited edition of ”Albert Einstein: Philosopher Scientist”. Published by The Library of Living Philosophers Inc: Evanston, Illinois: 1949. Einstein signs ”Albert Einstein. 49.” upon the limitation page, underneath its identification as #274 of 760 copies. Bound in brown leather boards, with a gold facsimile of Einstein’s signature on the front. Runs 781pp. and measures 6.5” x 9.5”. Very slight toning. Near fine. Sold for $4,688.
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