Astronomiae Physicae & Geometricae Elementa.; [Includes the 1st printings of Newton's Classical Scolia & his paper on Lunar Theory] by GREGORY, David - 1702

Oxford: E Theatro Sheldoniano, 1702. First. hardcover. very good(+). Engraved title vignette, and numerous in-text diagrams throughout. [12], 494, [2] pages with text in Latin. Folio, older full green morocco, lightly faded along spine and with a few errant scuffs and spots. Oxford: E Theatro Sheldoniano, 1702. First edition. Ex-library copy with 1 small bookplate and perforated stamp on title, otherwise very clean and near fine.<br/><br/> The first textbook of astronomy which attempts to reconcile traditional astronomical theory with Newtonian physics. Gregory, (1661-1708), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer, was a close friend of Newton who thought so highly of this work that he contributed a section on Lunar Theory (page 332-336) which has long been the guide of practical astronomers in determining the moon's motion. The preface also treats Newton's theory of gravitation with his "Classical Scholia." -- Babson 71. Gray 87. DSB.<br/><br/>