George Glazer Gallery - Antique Prints - Diderot's Encyclopedia

Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert
Formier
from Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des métiers et des arts
Book of engravings bound in original 18th Century section with blue paper covers
3 plates (Two 11 1/8 inch x 7 7/8 inch single page,one 11 1/8 inch x 15 5/8 inch two page spread)
Red Tag Price: $250

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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 craft of form makers.

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