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(JUVENILE). [NEWBERY, JOHN]. The Newtonian System of Philosophy Explained by Familiar Objects, in an Entertaining Manner, for the Use of Young Ladies & Gentlemen, by Tom Telescope, A.M. Illustrated with Copperplates and Cuts. Second Philadelphia Edition: with Notes and Alterations, by Robert Patterson. Professor of Mathematics, in the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Johnson & Warner, Lydia R. Railey[!], Printer, 1808. 16mo. 140 pp. 5 full page plates, plus numerous text woodcuts. Contemp. calf, leather label. Very good copy. $350.00
Welch 949.2. S & S 16292. Karpinski, Mathematical Works Printed in America, p. 149, suggesting authorship by Oliver Goldsmith.