Diderot Denis and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers par une soci�t� des gens de Lettres
Elmford NY and Paris: Pergamon Press 1969. Compact Edition. 5 vols. 1491 1482 1190 1146 1453p. b/w illus. original red cloth folio format. Label of Pergamon Press over Readex Microprint Corporation. Reduced print of the entire 1751-52 Paris and 1776 Amsterdam edition. The fourth volume has title: Recueil de planches sur les sciences les arts lib�raux et les arts m�chaniques avec leur explication. The fifth volume has title: Suppl�ment � l'Encyclop�die ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Contents: v. 1 Tomes I-VI A-FNE. v. 2 Tomes VII-XII FO-POL. v. 3 Tomes XIII-XVII POM-ZZ Misc. v. 4 Tomes XVIII-XXVIII Suite. v. 5 Suppl�ment I-IV table I-II. Pergamon Press unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 044328 ISBN : 0080901050 9780080901053
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Layettier. Crating
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: Three plate plus one descriptive sheet. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30186
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Sciences
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: This suite of 71 plates comes in divided sections and each section is devoted to the explanation of a different branch of science thus each one of these 17 sections is numbered individually followed by 16 text pages. G�OM�TRIE 5 plates numbered 1-5 are an extensive work showing all the figures and instruments used in the practice of science of geometry. TRIGONOM�TRIE 2 plates numbered 1-2 demonstrate the relationship involving lengths and angles of triangles and shows how this science emerged from applications of geometry to astronomical studies. ARPENTAGE 3 plates numbered 1-3 illustrate the science of surveying it's tools and the way are used in land and sea mapping . These science is known since human built the first large structures. ALGEBRE ET ARITHM�TIQUE 2 plates numbered 1-2 demonstrat figures practiced in this science and on plate two we have the Machine of Arithm�tique de Pascal figures in three dimensions. SECTIONS CONIQUES 3 plates numbered 1-3 contains figures practiced in conic section . ANALYSE 2 plates numbered 1-2 display figures used in this branch of science. MECHANIQUE 5 plates numbered 1 to 5 illustrate simple machines levers balances screws pulleys etc. and diagram their functions. HYDROSTATIQUE HYDRODYNAMIQUE et HYDRAULIQUE 3 plates numbered 1-3 display fountains instruments such as the Archimedan Screw MACHINES HYDRAULIQUES 2 plates numbered 1-2 show detail Marli's impressive machine. 1 plate unnumbered contains different views of sewer reservoir pump. 1 plate unnumbered describes the fire pump and arm pump. This plate has 2 inches nicely repaired tear at top. 2 plates numbered 1-2 are drawings detailing the machine of scientist Dupuis. 1 plate unnumbered displays the windmill of Meudon. This mill is located in the park of the castle of Meudon near the farm of Vibon. We see all the internal mechanism in this plate and it is to show it the cage which contains it all around has to destroyed. 2 plates numbered 1-2 these plates show six figures detailing the harmonious work of the implements in the Machine of Nymphembourg. This machine is the invention of the Count de Whal. It is empowered to raise the water at sixty feet in height. 5 plates numbered 1-5 describe and display all the parts internal and external of the Water Mill. 4 plates numbered 1-4 are impressive views of the Noria water wheel. This is an ancient invention 1 plate unnumbered contains a scene of Canal et �cluses Canal and Locks. 6 plates numbered 1-6 are figures and plans of fire pompe. Tha�s machine has been employed in the Bois de Boffu near Saint-Guilain in the Province of Hainault. Plates 4 5 are internal views of the steam pompe while is it on pate 6 is profile of the Giant cylinder and other tools. 1 plate unnumbered showing four aspects of the filtering fountain. OPTIQUE 6 plates numbered 1-6 show attractive images of optics such relative to glasses lenses colors magnitude lanterns virtual focus and more. PERSPECTIVE 2 plates numbered 1-2 represent drawings of perspective distortion visual graphical aerial and geometry and the effect of visual perspective in graphic arts. ASTRONOMIE 26 plates numbered 1-26 are beautifully representing the instruction and the making of instruments used in this science and the way are used GEOGRAPHIE 3 plates numbered 1 1 2 represent construction and usage of maps and world map measurement of inaccessible distances. Plate tow is construction des globes. GNOMONIQUE 2 plates numbered 1-2 showing projections and equipment NAVIGATION 1 plate showing an astrolabe maps and other instuments. . INSTRUMENS DE MATHEMATIQUES 3 plates numbered 1-3. First plate opens with an attractive atelier displaying two craftsmen involved in the making of the instruments described on the rest of the plates. PHYSIQUE 5 plates numbered 1-5. Aurora borealis water spouts snowflakes scientific instruments PNEUMATIQUE 3 plates barometers thermometers an air-gun wind mills anenometer. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30191
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. FINE STONE ENGRAVING
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: 3 plates of engraving on gemstones including equipment and tools. One descriptive text sheet. Plates are numbered 1-3. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30185
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Papeterie Paper making
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: 14 plates including one double-page plus 1 page of descriptive text. 253 x 393mm. The folio represents all the buildings of all the royal manufacture of Langlee close to Montargis seen from the channel of Montargis and shows details of the giant mills. The drawings illustrate beautiful giant mills each one in it's own atelier & details of their mechanism plus the tools needed in the making of this art. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30190
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. LOCKET SEAL ENGRAVINGS
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: 3 plates describing an atelier and the smith engraving on lockets and all tools that are used in this art. Plates are numbered 1-3. 2 plates displaying two engravers in their attractive atelier and their tools. Plates are numbered 1-2. Included also one text sheet demonstrating the use of equipments and tools for engraving lockets and seals. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30183
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. WOOD ENGRAVING
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: 3 plates displaying an attractive atelier and engravers on wood and tools plate numbered 3 in this section is a display of the principles and 1 descriptive text sheet. Plates are numbered 1-3. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30184
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Lutherie Musical instrument making
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: The 37 plates includes two sections : first section numbered 1 -11 plates are drawings describing the Pipe Organ with minute details. Plate 11 is an index to a tuning scale. Second section plates numbered 1- 22 describes foreign ancients modern instruments & percussion plus different sorts of beautifully made instruments. Plate 10 on this section is doubled and on which described all tools needed in the making of the wind instruments. Plate 13 is damaged with a missing corner affecting text and border but not drawings. Plate 22 is double page. Four descriptive text sheets. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30188
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. LETTERS GEOGRAPHY AND MUSIC ENGRAVING
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: 2 plates displaying engraving of letters maps and music and the tools used to engrave letters sheet music maps. And two descriptive text sheets. Plates are numbered 1-2. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30182
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Marbrerie marble work
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: The 14 plates are breath taking drawings of different marble pavings for churches salons palaces . That still can be enjoyed in the Sorbonne Notre Dame de Paris des Invalides and more. 3 double plates numbered 910 & 11 are marvelous plans for works done on some historical buildings in Paris and more. Plates 12 13 & 14 contain drawings of tools needed in the making of this art. Including 1 text sheet. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30189
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Fonte de la drag�e et du Plomb � Giboyer The casting of bullets.
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: 3 plates and 1 text sheet. The plates display a vignette that represents the interior of the atelier where the furnace is seen in the chaudiere from which the lead is melted ; and where the mixture of the oprin is done plus the drawings of all the tools and equipments for the casting of bullets. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30162
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Fondeur en Sable Sand Foundry
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins. 6 plates and 2 descriptive text sheets. The first plate represents the interior of an atelier in which several craftsmen of this profession are engaged in various operations and the planes of the double furnace. Plates 2- 6 are drawings of interesting tools plans and molds used in the sand foundry. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30161
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Fonderie des canons Cannon casting
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins. 17 text pages plus one folio and 25 plates . plates numbered 3 6 7 8 24 and 25 are all double plates. This 25 fascinating plates detail the art of casting cannons the machines the moulds for the casting of cannons bombs and bullets. In fact each plate from 1 to 25 is a fascinating journey through drawings of craftsmen working on different design of cannons specially on the double plates also on plates 1 2 3 display general plans of impressive furnaces foundations on minute detail. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30159
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Fontes des Cloches Bell casting
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins. 8 plates followed by their 4 text sheets. Plates are numbered 1-8. Plate 1 is a double plate showing samples and tuning forks. Plates 2 3 4 5 are drawings of the fabrication the molds plan and elevation of the furnace and the operation. Plate 6 is a drawing of a factory where the operation of cooling the bells is in the process. Plates 7 8 are drawings of the towers and the suspension of the bells. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30160
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Gravure Engraving
Paris 1767. The following plates come from a defective copy of Volume 5 and are generally in excellent condition with full margins: 32 plates divided into six suites showing engravers in ateliers equipment tools and several types of engraving: 8 plates containing attractive drawings of different steps in the art of engraving such as etching copper-plate engraving mezzotint engraving crayon engraving black engraving and including the tools needed. With their accompanying 9 text pages . Plates are numbered 1-8 and plate 1 is a double plate. <br/><br/> unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 30163
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & d'Alembert Volume 16: Musique
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image 2002. Paperback. 4to. Lightest shelfwear; very good. <br/><br/> Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 041861 ISBN : 2914661185 9782914661188
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & d'Alembert: Petits M�tiers Du Bois
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image 2002. Paperback. 4to. Lightest shelfwear; very good. <br/><br/> Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 041865 ISBN : 2914239777 9782914239776
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & d'Alembert Volume 19: Travail du fer
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image 2002. Paperback. 4to. Lightest shelfwear; very good. <br/><br/> Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 041867 ISBN : 2914661312 9782914661317
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & d'Alembert: Art du tourneur
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image 2002. Paperback. 4to. Lightest shelfwear; very good. <br/><br/> Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 041864 ISBN : 2914661142 9782914661140
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & d'Alembert Volume 5: Menuisier en voiture Sellier-Carrossier
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image 2001. Paperback. 4to. Lightest shelfwear; very good. <br/><br/> Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 041866 ISBN : 2914239939 9782914239936
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & d'Alembert: Forges
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image 2002. Paperback. 4to. Lightest shelfwear; very good. <br/><br/> Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 041870 ISBN : 2914661274 9782914661270
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & d'Alembert Volume 3: Art de la charpente
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image 2001. Paperback. 4to. Lightest shelfwear; very good. <br/><br/> Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 041868 ISBN : 2914239912 9782914239912
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & d'Alembert Volume 15: Tapissier - Tapisserie Des Gobelins
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image 2002. Paperback. 4to. Lightest shelfwear; very good. <br/><br/> Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 041856 ISBN : 2914661177 9782914661171
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Diderot Denis and Jean le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & d'Alembert: Serrurier-ferronnier
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image 2002. Paperback. 4to. Lightest shelfwear; very good. <br/><br/> Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 041869 ISBN : 2914661282 9782914661287
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Diderot Denis; D'Alembert; Jean Baptiste le Rond d'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie Diderot et D'Alembert; Recueil de Planches sur les Sciences les arts Liberaux et les Arts Mecaniques avec leur Explication; Horlogerie
Inter-Livres. Reprint. Paperback. Near Fine. Reprint ca. 2000. Quarto softcover illustrated 23 pp. plates clean unmarked text Near Fine copy a bit of age-toning or discoloration to the covers light rubbing or creasing to the edges of the covers. Text in French. Inter-Livres paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : s00021022
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Diderot D. ; D'Alembert J
L'Encyclop�die Diderot & D'Alembert. Recueil de Planches sur les sciences les arts lib�raux et les arts m�chaniques aves leur explication. Imprimerie. Reliure
Inter-Livres Paris 2001 reprint. Illustrated laminated wrappers folio. various paginations ills. Reproduces text and plates extracted from Briasson's Paris edition of the : "Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers" 1751-1780 on the subjects of printing and bookbinding. Wrappers slightly darkened otherwise Very Good. Inter-Livres, [Paris], 2001 reprint unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : BIBLIO-33436 ISBN : 2914239947 9782914239943
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Diderot Denis and Jean D'Alembert
L'Encyclopedie Diderot Et D'Alembert: Musique
Paris: Inter-Livres Recueil De Planches sur Les Sciences es Arts Liberaux et Les Arts Mechaniques avec Leur Explication. Facsimile of l' original edition. Text in French. Pages are clean no writing underlining or highlighting. Binding is tight with no cracks or breaks. Covers are heavily sunned yellowed with slight scuffing/finger soiling. Shelfwear slight denting to head/heel of spine light bumping to edges rubbing to corners. This is not a remainder or ex-library. No previous owner's markings. Nice reading copy. . Facsimile Reprint. Oversized Softcover. Good/No Jacket as Issued. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Inter-Livres Paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 67793
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Diderot d'Alembert
L'univers De l'Encyclopedie. Roland Barthes et al
Paris: Les Libraires Associes 1964. Large book extra postage needed. 135 of the most famous plates reproduced some in folding format. Back hinge cracked. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/Chipped Plastic. Folio. Les Libraires Associes Hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 023593
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Diderot D'Alembert
Lutherie
Art Stock 2002-05-01. Paperback. Used:Good. Art Stock paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : DADAX2914239785 ISBN : 2914239785 9782914239783
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Diderot D'Alembert
Marine
Art Stock 2002-05-01. Paperback. Used:Good. Art Stock paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : DADAX2914239858 ISBN : 2914239858 9782914239851
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Diderot d'Alembert
Menuisier en meubles 20 plates; Ebenisterie & marqueterie 11 plates; Menuisier en batimens 38 plates; Menuisier en voitures 30 plates. All with the text-leaves.
Extract from the folio edition of the Encyclop�die ou dictionnaire raisonn� des sciences des arts et des m�tiers. Folio half leather with gold decoration. Good copy.B353. hardcover
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 24997
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Diderot Denis & d'Alembert Jean
MENUISIER EN VOITURE SELLIER - CARROSSIER
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image c2001. Paperback. Very good condition. Folio. Facsimile reproduction of the volume of plates published to accompany Diderot's Encyclopedie of 1776. <br/><br/>A valuable source of illustrations of the arts and crafts before the industrial revolution. Text in French Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22351 ISBN : 2914239939 9782914239936
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Diderot D'Alembert
Menusier En Voiture - Sellier - Carrossier French Edition
Art Stock. Used - Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Art Stock unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : GRP102619309 ISBN : 2914239939 9782914239936
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Diderot D'Alembert
Menusier En Voiture - Sellier - Carrossier French Edition
Art Stock 2002-05-01. Paperback. Used:Good. Art Stock paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : DADAX2914239939 ISBN : 2914239939 9782914239936
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Diderot Denis & d'Alembert Jean
MUSIQUE
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image c2001. Paperback. Very good condition. Folio. Facsimile reproduction of the volume of plates published to accompany Diderot's Encyclopedie of 1776. <br/><br/>A valuable source of illustrations of the arts and crafts before the industrial revolution. Text in French Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22353 ISBN : 2914661185 9782914661188
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Diderot Denis & Jean Le Rond d'Alembert editors
Paumier. Contenant neuf planches. And: Paulmerie. Extracted from: Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers. Recueil de Planches sur les Sciences les Arts Libéraux et les Arts
Paris; Liege: Panckoucke; Plomteux 1785. 9 engraved plates by Benard after Lucotte. 2 pp. explanatory text. 9 vols. Folio. Extracted. In old marbled wrappers. Some marginal chipping not approaching plate marks. Engravings fresh and clean. 9 engraved plates by Benard after Lucotte. 2 pp. explanatory text. 9 vols. Folio. The complete set of these beautiful plates relating to Court Tennis "le Jeu des Paumes" from the Récueil de Planches that extraordinary illustrated supplement to the magnificent Encyclopédie of Diderot and d'Alembert. The plates depict the creation of implements and play of tennis and billiards in the late 18th century and have never been surpassed for their beauty and historical accuracy. Pl. 1 - Paulmerie Jeu de Paulme et Construction de la Racquette Pl. 2 - Paulmerie Instrumens de Paulme Pl. 3 - Paulmerie Instrumens de Paulme Pl. 4 - Paulmerie Instrumens de Paulme et de Billiard Pl. 5 - Paulmerie Salle de billiard et Instrumens de Billiard Pl. 6 - Paulmerie 1er Plan d'un Jeu de Paulme quarré et Salle de Billiard Pl. 7 - Paulmerie Plan audessus des murs du Jeu de Paulme Pl. 8 - Paulmerie Coupes du Jeu de Paulme quarré Pl. 9 - Paulmerie Plans au Rez de Chaussée et audessus des murs d'un Jeu de Paulme a dedans. Panckoucke; Plomteux unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 314816
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Diderot D'Alembert
Petits Metiers Du Bois French Edition
Art Stock. Used - Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Art Stock unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : GRP102619335 ISBN : 2914239777 9782914239776
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Diderot D'Alembert
Petits Metiers Du Bois French Edition
Art Stock 2002-05-01. Paperback. Used:Good. Art Stock paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : DADAX2914239777 ISBN : 2914239777 9782914239776
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Diderot Denis & d'Alembert Jean
PETITS M�TIERS DU BOIS
Paris: Biblioth�que de l'Image c2001. Paperback. Very good condition. Folio. Facsimile reproduction of the volume of plates published to accompany Diderot's Encyclopedie of 1776. <br/><br/>A valuable source of illustrations of the arts and crafts before the industrial revolution. Text in French Biblioth�que de l'Image paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22355 ISBN : 2914239777 9782914239776
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. I Agriculture Labourage Plowing
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 10.25 x 16.5 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on heavy handmade rag stock published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4606
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. l Bourrelier Harness and Saddle Maker
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 9.25 x 14.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on rag stock and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4592
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. l. Eperonnier Etamage des Mors Spur Maker
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 11.25 x 17.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on heavy handmade deckle-edged rag stock uncut and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4596
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. ll. Boucher- Butcher
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 9.25 x 14.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on rag stock and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4591
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. ll. Eperonnier Spur Maker
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 11.25 x 17.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on heavy handmade deckle-edged rag stock uncut and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4597
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. X. Glaces Lavage du Sable et Calcin Manufacture of Ice
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 11.25 x 17.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on heavy handmade deckle-edged rag stock uncut and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4598
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. XIX. Glaces L'Operation de Curer les Curvettes Manufacture of Ice
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 11.25 x 17.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on heavy handmade deckle-edged rag stock uncut and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4599
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. XX. Glaces L'Operation d'Ecremer Manufacture of Ice
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 11.25 x 17.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on heavy handmade deckle-edged rag stock uncut and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4600
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. XXIX Glaces l'Operation de mettre un Pot au Four Manufacture of Ice
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 11.25 x 17.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on heavy handmade deckle-edged rag stock uncut and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4603
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. XXV. Glaces L'Operation de Pousser la Glace dans Carcaise Manufacture of Ice
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 11.25 x 17.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on heavy handmade deckle-edged rag stock uncut and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4601
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Diderot Denis. D'Alembert Jean.
Pl. XXVIII. Glaces l'Operation de Tirer un Pot de l'Arche Manufacture of Ice
Paris:: Diderot & D'Alembert 1763. First printing. Fine. Folio. 11.25 x 17.25 inches. A fine original copperplate engraving printed on heavy handmade deckle-edged rag stock uncut and published as part of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert's Encyclop�die ou Dictionnaire Raisonn� des Sciences des Arts et des M�tiers; the essential exploratory encyclopedia of arts science and industry produced during the Age of Enlightenment. This keynote work extolled the artistic virtues and labors of the common man during pre-Revolutionary France. Didactic in nature the plates were engraved and documented in meticulous detail and represented a fine visual record of French culture and achievement. After the French Revolution society could thus be recreated here inspired by the illustrations and descriptions of the daily toils and talents of the common folk. Today these refined engravings are prized for their diverse and elegant representations of the arts and craftsmanship as well as attention to detail of costume elements of travel architectural landscape and perspective. Matted in Rag Board Diderot & D'Alembert, unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 4602
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