1716 Phoronomia 1st by Hermann | Isaac NEWTON Law of Motion Illustrated PHYSICS

1716 Phoronomia 1st by Hermann | Isaac NEWTON Law of Motion Illustrated PHYSICS   Jakob Hermann’s “Phoronomia” is a fascinating, 18th-century survey of early mechanics. First published in 1716, this work was a comprehensive study on the forces and motions of solids and fluids, laws of physics, as the first book to demonstrate that the Laplace-Runge-Lenz vector remains a constant of motion. It also includes details on Newton’s second law of motion!   This first edition includes 12 folding engravings featuring dozens of geometric figures.   Item number: #28376 Price: $950   HERMANN, Jacob   Phoronomia, sive de viribus et motibus corporum solidorum et fluidorum libri duo   Amstelaedami: Apud Rod. & gerh. Wetstenios H.FF., 1716. First edition.   Details: Collation: Complete with all pages [20], 401, [3] 12 folding plates Provenance: Handwritten – [Caroli Fournerat] Possibly Charles Fournerat (1780-1867), a French politician who served as Imperial prosecutor at Mantes-la-Jolie, deputy of Seine-et-Oise in 1815, during the Hundred Days, and a deputy of the king’s prosecutor in Paris during the Restoration. Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~9.5in X 8in (24.5cm x 20cm) VERY rare and desirable with auction records and price comparisons at $2,400   Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!                                                        Categories Mathematics & Physics Medicine & Science Authors HERMANN, Jacob Printing Date 18th Century Language English Binding Leather Book Condition Excellent Collation Complete