First issue copy of Newton’s ‘greatest scientific work’ edges past top estimate

Though around 30% of the 150 lots remained unsold, no fewer than eight of those offered in a held by Christie’s (15/20/14.5% buyer’s premium) in London brought six-figure bids.

Right at the top of the list was a 1687, first issue copy of Isaac Newton’s Philosophiae Naturalis…

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