Item #70138 The Foundations of Newton's Alchemy or, 'The Hunting of the Greene Lyon'. B. J. T. DOBBS, Betty Jo Teeter Dobbs.
The Foundations of Newton's Alchemy or, 'The Hunting of the Greene Lyon'.

The Foundations of Newton's Alchemy or, 'The Hunting of the Greene Lyon'.

Cambridge: University of Cambridge Press, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. xvi + 300 pp. Bright yellow cloth with gilt titling to black spine label, b&w illustrations, index. An extensive study, largely drawn from original sources, that highlights the importance of alchemical study and practice in every aspect of Newton's life. Cloth a bit darkened at edges, page edges lightly darkened, pages quite heavily toned, otherwise a tight, clean VG+ copy in near-VG dust jacket. (Dust jacket edges chafed, with a number of small chips and tears, rear panel and flaps darkened, not clipped. Now protected by a removable mylar sleeve). Item #70138
ISBN: 052120786X

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