Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert
Gainier [Case 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
Six 15 3/8 inch x 10 inch plates
Two copies available
Gainer [Case Maker]
Diderot's Encyclopedia
Diderot's Encyclopedia
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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 manufacture of custom fitted cases and boxes.
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. Pages coming away from binding in some places)
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. Pages coming away from binding in some places)