Where to Find Newton's Mathematical Papers

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In summary, if you are looking to purchase all 8 volumes of Newton's Mathematical Papers, they may be available for purchase on Amazon, although they are currently out of print. Alternatively, you can check your local library, but not all libraries may have the full set. Another option is to visit the source, the Newton Project website, which provides access to digitized versions of the papers.
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Do any of you guys know where I can find all the 8 volumes of Newton's Mathematical Papers?

Thanks in advance.

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69 views and no answer? So I really can't find these... :(
 
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On the assumption that you want to buy these, at least some of these volumes are at (for example) Amazon:
..although it's out of print. (Maybe Dover will print it someday.)

You could check your local library
http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/wcpa/top3mset/1a7186a7548c3208.html
(apparently many don't have the full set)

or go to the source
http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/MSS/Newton.html
 
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1. What were the main contributions of Newton's Mathematical Papers?

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