Antique Print-Music-Different sorts of musical instruments-Benard-ca. 1779

Publication Date: 1779

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Antique Print, titled: 'Instrumens de musique de differentes sortes.' - Depiction of different sorts of musical 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 sorts of musical 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, some foxing and central fold as published. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. The overall size is ca. 42.5 x 28.4 cm. The image size is ca. 35.8 x 24.3 cm. The overall size is ca. 16.7 x 11.2 inch. The image size is ca. 14.1 x 9.6 inch. Storage location: MAN-A16-27. Seller Inventory # 75287

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Title: Antique Print-Music-Different sorts of ...

Publication Date: 1779

Condition: Very Good