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Diderot: L'Encyclopedie Diderot D'Alembert Monnayage Travail de L'Or

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Diderot: L'Encyclopedie Diderot D'Alembert Monnayage Travail de L'Or
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Diderot, Denis and Jean d'Alembert. L'ENCYCLOPEDIE DIDEROT D'ALEMBERT MONNAYAGE TRAVAIL DE L'OR. Bibliotheque de L'Image. 2002. fo. 11 pages. This book is part a compendium of all knowledge of the Sciences, Arts, and Trades of the Enlightenment, it was the most successful attempt to record the entire extant knowledge of the time. The monumental assemblage of plates printed in 11 volumes documents in great detail the implements, tools, materials, and techniques of each subject area. The Bibliotheque de l'Image undertook to produce a facsimile reproduction of the Encyclopedia in 2000. This book is one volume of that reproduction. It contains the relevant text (in French) and plates, clearly and accurately reproduced, and is usable by anyone familiar with the subject, even without a thorough knowledge of the French language. This volume covers Minting of Coins, Medals, and general Goldwork. Original pictorial card covers. 49 plates. Fine. Lot weight: 1 lbs 0oz. Subject(s): Minting, Medalwork.