Recueil De Planches, du dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers… tome 5

DIDEROT, Denis

Published by Beat Louis Walthard, 1791

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1791 Diderot Encyclopedia Inventions Machines Naval Architecture BRIDGES Ships Through the mid-18th-century, large collections of knowledge were relegated to specific areas of study like law, medicine, or religion. However, Denis Diderot s Encyclopedie changed the public s knowledge base as well as setting a standard for future generations of acquiring knowledge on many different subjects. This was the first encyclopedia to include contributions from many different named writers. It also was the first encyclopedia to describe work-related topics like agriculture, engineering, cooking, and trade. One of the aspects that made this work so desirable was the incredible, detailed full-page engravings. In fact, the illustrations themselves were so sought-after that they were of published on their own apart from the encyclopedia. This volume of De Planches , or the plates from Diderot s encyclopedia include some of the following engravings: Bridge making, building Embroidery Belt making Ship and boat construction Choreography and dance steps Chisel working, carving Nail making Weaving and spinning thread o Cord and rope making Item number: #19465 Price: $1500 DIDEROT, Denis Recueil De Planches, du dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers… tome 5 A Berne : Chez Beat Louis Walthard, 1791. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o 51, [1] o 92 engraved plates, folding and full-page Language: French Binding: Leather; secure Size: ~10in X 8in (25.5cm x 20cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 19465 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 19465

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Title: Recueil De Planches, du dictionnaire ...
Publisher: Beat Louis Walthard
Publication Date: 1791
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine

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