[Diderot et D'Alembert] - Recueil de planches pour (.) Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers [427 pl.] - 1779-1781
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Three-volume illustrated edition in French by Diderot and D'Alembert, Recueil de planches pour le Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers, comprising 427 plates published 1779–1781, in good condition.
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Important collection of plates accompanying the new edition of the renowned 'Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers' by Diderot and D'Alembert.
Very beautiful collection of 427 plates gathered in three period-bound volumes (marbled paper binding), many of which are foxed.
Full detail:
Volume I (138 pages): Geometry: 2 pages - Trigonometry: 1 page - Surveying: 2 pages - Algebra and Arithmetic: 1 page - Conic Sections: 1 page - Analysis: 1 page - Mechanics: 5 pages - Hydrostatics/Hydraulics: 17 pages - Optics: 6 pages - Perspective: 2 pages - Astronomy: 24 pages - Geography: 3 pages - Gnomonics: 2 pages - Navigation: 1 page - Mathematics: 2 pages - Physics: 3 pages - Pneumatics: 3 pages - Military Art: 19 pages - Navy: 36+7 pages.
-- Tome II (162 plates): Anatomy: 29 plates - Architecture: 58 plates - Tiling: 3 plates - Roofer: 1 plate - Architecture (tiler): 2 plates - Chemistry: 24 plates - Surgery: 34 plates - Music: 11 plates
-- Tome III (127 plates): Geometry: 1 plate - Algebra: 1 plate - Mechanics: 3 plates - Military Art: 1 plate - Optics: 2 plates - Astronomy: 8 plates - Geography: 10 double plates - Gnomonics: 7 plates - Physics: 3 plates - Music: 12 plates - Architecture: 17 plates - Brickmaking: 1 plate - Chaufournier: 2 plates - Roofer: 2 plates - Brest Prison: 6 plates - Surgery: 1 plate - Theater: 10 plates - Military Art: 27 plates - Mechanics: 1 plate - Weapon Manufacturing: 6 plates - Surgery: 6 plates.
Condition: overall good condition boards, fewer than ten are unsolied, 2 boards showing tears (Marine), some are loose. Solid volumes, signs of wear (volume 3 spine detached).
Diderot and D'Alembert
Collection of plates for (.) Rational dictionary of sciences, arts, and trades [427 plates].
Lausanne and Bern: At the Typographic Societies, 1779-1780-1781
in-8 (21 x 16.5 cm)
Subject: Important collection of 427 plates for the Diderot d'Alembert Encyclopédie Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Trades 1779-81
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
Translated by Google TranslateImportant collection of plates accompanying the new edition of the renowned 'Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers' by Diderot and D'Alembert.
Very beautiful collection of 427 plates gathered in three period-bound volumes (marbled paper binding), many of which are foxed.
Full detail:
Volume I (138 pages): Geometry: 2 pages - Trigonometry: 1 page - Surveying: 2 pages - Algebra and Arithmetic: 1 page - Conic Sections: 1 page - Analysis: 1 page - Mechanics: 5 pages - Hydrostatics/Hydraulics: 17 pages - Optics: 6 pages - Perspective: 2 pages - Astronomy: 24 pages - Geography: 3 pages - Gnomonics: 2 pages - Navigation: 1 page - Mathematics: 2 pages - Physics: 3 pages - Pneumatics: 3 pages - Military Art: 19 pages - Navy: 36+7 pages.
-- Tome II (162 plates): Anatomy: 29 plates - Architecture: 58 plates - Tiling: 3 plates - Roofer: 1 plate - Architecture (tiler): 2 plates - Chemistry: 24 plates - Surgery: 34 plates - Music: 11 plates
-- Tome III (127 plates): Geometry: 1 plate - Algebra: 1 plate - Mechanics: 3 plates - Military Art: 1 plate - Optics: 2 plates - Astronomy: 8 plates - Geography: 10 double plates - Gnomonics: 7 plates - Physics: 3 plates - Music: 12 plates - Architecture: 17 plates - Brickmaking: 1 plate - Chaufournier: 2 plates - Roofer: 2 plates - Brest Prison: 6 plates - Surgery: 1 plate - Theater: 10 plates - Military Art: 27 plates - Mechanics: 1 plate - Weapon Manufacturing: 6 plates - Surgery: 6 plates.
Condition: overall good condition boards, fewer than ten are unsolied, 2 boards showing tears (Marine), some are loose. Solid volumes, signs of wear (volume 3 spine detached).
Diderot and D'Alembert
Collection of plates for (.) Rational dictionary of sciences, arts, and trades [427 plates].
Lausanne and Bern: At the Typographic Societies, 1779-1780-1781
in-8 (21 x 16.5 cm)
Subject: Important collection of 427 plates for the Diderot d'Alembert Encyclopédie Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Trades 1779-81
Seller's Story
We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web.
On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore
48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Number of Books
3
Subject
Architecture, Art, Astronomy, Cartography, Chemistry, Illustrated, Mathematics, Physics, Topography
Book Title
Recueil de planches pour (.) Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers [427 pl.]
Author/ Illustrator
[Diderot et D'Alembert]
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1779
Publication year youngest item
1781
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
427
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