Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert
Corderie [Rope Maker] from
Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des métiers et des arts
Book of engravings bound in original 18th Century section with brown paper covers
8 plates (two 15 3/8 inch x 10 1/4 inch plates, two 15 3/8 inch x 19 inch two page spreads)
Red Tag Price: $250
Remarkable reference book containing plates that accompanied Diderot's "Encyclopedia," a landmark work of the Enlightenment that depicted the tools and methods of artisans and tradespeople in a methodical and thorough way. This book shows the tools and methods of making rope.
Condition: Prints generally very good with the usual light toning, wear, soiling, soft
creases. Some edges lightly bumped, chipped or worn.
Covers in similar condition, sometimes generally showing a little more wear than prints
inside. Some pages coming away from binding at spine.
