Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles, 1756
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James Ferguson Original book, and engravings reproduced from the book (1806 edition). James Ferguson was a Scottish astronomer, instrument and globe maker. His book on the astronomy of Isaac Newton contained over 25 engravings by Daniel Lizars, a prominent eighteenth-century engraver. Courtesy of the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens.
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I'd like a first edition of one of James' books, but they are rather expensive now. I'll just have to be content with being his Great-great-great-great-great=great-grandson. I'm also a keen astronomer.
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