First edition of Newton's 1687 gravity treatise sells for $576,000 at auction
A first edition of Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematica, the landmark 1687 work on motion and gravity, has fetched US$576,000 at auction. The book presented its ideas through a mathematical framework that broke new ground in physics. Its provenance includes the Kennet family, and it was backed by Edmond Halley. Newton's principles remain foundational in fields such as engineering and astronomy. The sale underscores the enduring historical and scientific value of the volume.
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