Manuscripts
Letter to Johannes Hevelius, 1611–1687, informing him of Newton's invention of the Reflecting Telescope
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Oldenburg, Henry, approximately 1615–1677. Letter to Johannes Hevelius, 1611–1687, informing him of Newton's invention of the Reflecting Telescope
Manuscripts
Most of the manuscripts in this collection came from Sotheby's 1936 Portsmouth sale of Newton's papers. They include correspondence, research notes, and documents, over 30 of which are in Newton's hand. The collection demonstrates the wide range of Newton's activities: his extensive studies of alchemy and theology, his work for the Royal Mint and the Royal Society, as well as his personal records. Highlights include: "A Treatise or Remarks on Solomon's Temple," with commentary and six sketches of plans and architectural details drawn by Newton, "Praxis," considered one of his most important alchemical manuscripts, and an illustrated alchemical text picturing the Philosopher's Stone. Another notable manuscript is "Lib. Chem," Newton's inventory of over 100 alchemical books in his personal library, with shelf marks.
BAB 33
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An accompt of a new catadioptrical telescope invented by Mr. Newton, Fellow of the R. Society, and Professor of the Mathematiques in the University of Cambridge
Rare Books
487000:0681
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Letter in French to Isaac Newton, 1642–1727, asking that he be admitted to the Royal Society
Manuscripts
mssBAB 21