⚠The text is extremely faint and appears as ghosted or offset lettering, possibly an impression from a facing page or blind-embossed decoration on the binding.

The text on this page is extremely faint and appears as ghosted or offset lettering. This is likely a "transfer" of ink from a facing page or a "blind-embossed" impression caused by the heavy pressure of the printing or binding process.

N E W T O N’ S original: "Newtoni"

P R I N C I P L E S original: "Principia"

O F P H I L O S O P H Y original: "Philosophiæ." In the 17th century, the study of the physical world and laws of nature was known as "Natural Philosophy" rather than "Science."