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Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert
Mosaique from Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des métiers et des arts Book of engravings bound in original 18th Century section with marbleized covers 5 plates (four 11 1/4 inch x 8 inch single page plates, one 11 1/4 inch x 16 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 manufacture of mosaics.
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 |