Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph), 1686-1725
Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965
Scope and Contents
Early drafts of the Principia and related notes; additions, corrections and revisions to the Principia. This is the 'general' category: papers relating specifically to lunar theory or containing mathematical problems are classified separately.
Dates
- Creation: 1686-1725
Creator
- From the Fonds: Newton, Sir Isaac, 1642-1727 (Knight, natural philosopher and mathematician) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Fonds:
Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Language of Materials
English
Bibliography
See Isaac Cohen, Introduction to Newton's Principia (Cambridge, 1971,) pp.29-32 for general information on the collection. Some of the papers have been printed in "The mathematical papers of Isaac Newton." edited by D.T. Whiteside, 8 vols (Cambridge, 1967-1981.) At lower levels, this has been abbreviated to "M.P."
Subject
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
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