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176730161Paris 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.<br /> 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. unknown
176730160Paris 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. <br /> Plate 1 is a double plate showing samples and tuning forks.<br /> 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. unknown
176730191Paris 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. <br /> <br /> GÉOMÉTRIE <br /> 5 plates numbered 1-5 are an extensive work showing all the figures and instruments used in the practice of science of geometry.<br /> <br /> TRIGONOMÉTRIE <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> ARPENTAGE<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> ALGEBRE ET ARITHMÉTIQUE <br /> 2 plates numbered 1-2 demonstrat figures practiced in this science and on plate two we have the Machine of Arithmétique de Pascal figures in three dimensions.<br /> <br /> SECTIONS CONIQUES<br /> 3 plates numbered 1-3 contains figures practiced in conic section .<br /> <br /> ANALYSE <br /> 2 plates numbered 1-2 display figures used in this branch of science.<br /> <br /> <br /> MECHANIQUE<br /> 5 plates numbered 1 to 5 illustrate simple machines levers balances screws pulleys etc. and diagram their functions.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> HYDROSTATIQUE HYDRODYNAMIQUE et HYDRAULIQUE <br /> 3 plates numbered 1-3 display fountains instruments such as the Archimedan Screw <br /> <br /> MACHINES HYDRAULIQUES<br /> 2 plates numbered 1-2 show detail Marli’s impressive machine.<br /> 1 plate unnumbered contains different views of sewer reservoir pump.<br /> 1 plate unnumbered describes the fire pump and arm pump. This plate has 2 inches nicely repaired tear at top.<br /> 2 plates numbered 1-2 are drawings detailing the machine of scientist Dupuis.<br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /> 5 plates numbered 1-5 describe and display all the parts internal and external of the Water Mill.<br /> 4 plates numbered 1-4 are impressive views of the Noria water wheel. This is an ancient invention <br /> 1 plate unnumbered contains a scene of Canal et Écluses Canal and Locks.<br /> 6 plates numbered 1-6 are figures and plans of fire pompe. Thaïs 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.<br /> 1 plate unnumbered showing four aspects of the filtering fountain.<br /> <br /> <br /> OPTIQUE <br /> 6 plates numbered 1-6 show attractive images of optics such relative to glasses lenses colors magnitude lanterns virtual focus and more.<br /> <br /> <br /> PERSPECTIVE<br /> 2 plates numbered 1-2 represent drawings of perspective distortion visual graphical aerial and geometry and the effect of visual perspective in graphic arts.<br /> <br /> <br /> ASTRONOMIE<br /> 26 plates numbered 1-26 are beautifully representing the instruction and the making of instruments used in this science and the way are used <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GEOGRAPHIE<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> GNOMONIQUE<br /> 2 plates numbered 1-2 showing projections and equipment<br /> <br /> NAVIGATION<br /> 1 plate showing an astrolabe maps and other instuments.<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> INSTRUMENS DE MATHEMATIQUES<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> PHYSIQUE<br /> 5 plates numbered 1-5. Aurora borealis water spouts snowflakes scientific instruments<br /> <br /> PNEUMATIQUE<br /> <br /> 3 plates barometers thermometers an air-gun wind mills anenometer. unknown
176730190Paris 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.<br /> 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.<br /> 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. unknown
176730185Paris 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. unknown
176730184Paris 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. unknown
176730186Paris 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. unknown
176730182Paris 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. unknown
176730183Paris 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. unknown
176730189Paris 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.<br /> 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. unknown
176730188Paris 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.<br /> Plate 13 is damaged with a missing corner affecting text and border but not drawings. Plate 22 is double page. Four descriptive text sheets. unknown
#[38201]Paris ca. 1780. 6 engraved plates 2 depicting cross-sections and 4 depicting images of sails by Bernard. Ca. 41 x 27 cm. From: Encyclopédie ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences des arts et des métiers. unknown
#[36898]Paris ca. 1780. 7 engraved plates depicting many images of flags by Bernard. Ca. 41 x 27 cm. From: Encyclopédie ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences des arts et des métiers. unknown
24997Extract from the folio edition of the Encyclopédie ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences des arts et des métiers. Folio half leather with gold decoration. Good copy. B353. hardcover
17634606Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634592Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634596Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634591Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634597Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634598Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634599Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634600Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634603Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634601Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
17634602Paris:: 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 Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Raisonné des Sciences des Arts et des Métiers; 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
