SIMPSON, Thomas (1710-1761) - Miscellaneous tracts on some curious, and very interesting subjects in mechanics, physical-astronomy, and speculative mathematics. London: J. Nourse, 1757.   First edition of the treatise, dedicated to Lord George Parker Earl of Macclesfield President of the Royal Society. The text concerns the most important topics relating to 18th-century physics and mathematics to continue the explanatory and popularizing work of Newtonian theories.   4to (240 x 179mm). Woodcut initials, head-and-tail pieces, 3 engraved plates at the end (some slight foxing and browning, a tiny hole in the lower margin of K1 and paperflaw to S2). Contemporary mottled calf, gilt title and decorations on spine and covers, red edges, marbled endpapers (front cover detached, losses especially on spine, illegible title).

Estimate € 200 - 300