Antique Print-Music-Depiction of different wind instruments-Benard-ca. 1779

Publication Date: 1779

About this Item

Antique Print, titled: 'Instrumens de musique.' - Depiction of different wind instruments. From "Receuil de Planches, pour la Nouvelle Edition du Dictionnaire Raisonne", an accompanying plate volume for a quarto size Diderot / d'Alembert Encyclopedia ed., which was published in Geneva by Pellet. Depiction of different wind instruments. Engraving on laid paper. Watermark: Grapes Made by 'Robert Benard' after own design. Robert Benard (1734 1777) was mainly known for having supplied a significant amount of plates (at least 1,800) to the Encyclopedie by Diderot & d'Alembert from 1751. Very good, given age. Ample margins and some foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. The overall size is ca. 21.3 x 28 cm. The image size is ca. 18.5 x 24.5 cm. The overall size is ca. 8.4 x 11 inch. The image size is ca. 7.3 x 9.6 inch. Storage location: MAN-C12-14. Seller Inventory # 75293

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Title: Antique Print-Music-Depiction of different ...

Publication Date: 1779

Condition: Very Good