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Tom Telescope - The Newtonian System of Philosophy (1768)

The first Dutch translation of (presumably) John Newbery (1713-1767)'s 'The Newtonian System of Philosophy' is called 'Philosofie der Tollen en Ballen of het Newtoniaansche Zamenstel van Wysbegeerte' (= Philosophy of the Spins and Balls or the Newtonian System of Philosophy).
It came out in 1768 and was based on the second English edition. It had the plates from the English edition, albeit reduced in size.
Frontispeice and Title Page
Frontispeice and Title Page		 Page 19
Page 19		 The Marquis of Setstar's Observatory
The Marquis of Setstar's Observatory
Page 21
Page 21		 Verrekijkers
Verrekijkers		 Page 24
Page 24
The Solar System
The Solar System		 Page 28
Page 28		 Eclipses and Face of the Moon
Eclipses and Face of the Moon
Eclipses of the Sun and Moon
Eclipses of the Sun and Moon		 Face or Map of the Moon as it appears through a Telescope
Face or Map of the Moon as it appears through a Telescope		 Face of the Moon (mirrored)
Face of the Moon (mirrored)
Page 30
Page 30		 The Terrestrial Globe and the Artificial Sphere
The Terrestrial Globe and the Artificial Sphere

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