Paris, Odieuvres et Déslampes, ca. 1727-1728. Single leaf, 8vo-size (23.4 x 15.3 cm). Printed on one side. Printed surface 14.5 x 10.2 cm.

A rare portrait of Isaac Newton (1642-1727) by the French artist Simon François Ravenet (1706-1764), engraved by the British engraver John Roettiers (1631-1703) - or one of his sons, James (1663-1698) or Norbert (1665-1727) - and here reissued with a new caption. The caption reads: "Isaac Neuton [SIC] Mort à Londres le 20 mars 1727. Agé de 85 ans". With very wide margins. Dampstain at the lower edge, far from the printed part, otherwise very good, clean, with a strong impression.