Encyclopedia by Diderot: First Edition (9 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. GOOD CONDITION, Some scattered underlining & a few marginal notes near end of book., solid, bright; BLACK & RED titles on WHITE, RED & GREY PAPER COVERS. Cover art shows ART DRAWING PORTRAIT OF AUTHOR.IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ONLY.; 317 pages; Stories that are dazzling exposés of Diderot's radical scientific and philosophical thinking. Written in dialogue form, they were too outspoken to be published during the lifetime of one whose ideas earned him enemies as fast as they stimulated new criteria for social progress. first edition,11p thus; Eleventh Printing. Illustrated by COVER ART (illustrator).…

8Vo Softcover. Condition: Good. 1st Printing. 246p. Contents are unmarked on white pages. Wraps are pointed with faint foxing to margins and text-block. Binding is firm, hinges are secure. Spine is unbroken. Name penned on internal front cover.

Softcover. Condition: New. First Edition Thus. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book, sealed in shrinkwrap. Pages not numbered. Illustrated with 100+ b/w drawings and diagrams. This is a reproduction of a section of the famous dictionary, the first, printed in Paris, by Denis Diderot and Jean D'Alembert. Although written during the 'Age of Reason' the authorities were NOT interested in seeing this massive, innovative, and exhaustive work published, which took over 25 years to finally see publication and distribution. Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, was so impressed that she invited Diderot to visit her, which he did. This section covers most of aspects of horses and their care. In 18th century France, as in most parts of the western world, horses were the main source of transportation and power, so their care and equipment was of the utmost importance. This book covers horseback riding [haute ecole], saddlery, construction of riding schools/buildings/menage, and stables, farriery [horse shoeing], harness and carriages, tools for making equipment, and bits and stirrups [really kind of scarey seeing the bits they would use, poor horses]. The text is all in French. Fascinating glimpse back to the France, and her use of horses, pre-Revolution. While many things have changed, much has stayed the same; horses are still horses. Oversized. ; L'Encyclopedia Diderot & D'Alembert Series; B&W Illustrations; 9 x 12 1/2; 112 pages.…

Softcover. Condition: New. First Edition Thus. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Pages not numbered. Illustrated with 100+ b/w drawings and diagrams. This is a reproduction of a section of the famous dictionary, the first, printed in Paris, by Denis Diderot and Jean D'Alembert. Although written during the 'Age of Reason' the authorities were NOT interested in seeing this massive, innovative, and exhaustive work published, which took over 25 years to finally see publication and distribution. Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, was so impressed that she invited Diderot to visit her, which he did. This section covers most of aspects of horses and their care. In 18th century France, as in most parts of the western world, horses were the main source of transportation and power, so their care and equipment was of the utmost importance. This book covers horseback riding [haute ecole], saddlery, construction of riding schools/buildings/menage, and stables, farriery [horse shoeing], harness and carriages, tools for making equipment, and bits and stirrups [really kind of scarey seeing the bits they would use, poor horses]. The text is all in French. Fascinating glimpse back to the France, and her use of horses, pre-Revolution. While many things have changed, much has stayed the same; horses are still horses. Oversized. ; L'Encyclopedia Diderot & D'Alembert Series; B&W Illustrations; 9 x 12 1/2; 112 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Two volume set books conditions almost the same navy cloth bindings with gilt lettering on spine no markings 1/2" cut across ffeps ( perhaps removal of a name) tad browned end pages ow near fine; jacket is not price clipped Two volume set ($18.50) just trace across edges spine sunned otherwise near fine Slip case shows wear; bottom fold reglued some soiling and wear at points pictorial cover with some fading soiled still a good plus slip case Shipped Media US only.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover: Very Good, jacket: Very Good, 31 x 24 cm, XXX + 208 pl, 209-485 pl, English, 1st Edition, 2 volumes, illustrations, book condition: Very Good [This description may have been translated by AI.]. Diderot (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Seven Encyclopedia Diderot Plates (Engravings). Size: Outer edge: 26 x 39.5 cm.; Inner edge: 20 x 31 cm. N.D. Date stated is an approximation. French text. Printed on cream coloured rag paper. A signature or sheaf of seven related prints with original twine binding intact. Removed from a fascicule of the Encyclopedie Diderot (1751-1772). Margins age-toned. Thirteen cm. strip of crown edge severely chipped, to a depth of 2.5 cm. Scattered fx-ing along all margins and versos. Several insect perforations to fore-edges. Bernard Fecit listed on prints. Plate Titles: Verrerie Angloise, Pl. I; Verrerie Angloise, Pl. II; Verrerie Angloise, Pl. III; Vitrier, Outils, Pl. I; Vitrier, Outils, Pl. II;Vitrie, Filiere et developpemens, Pl. III; Vitrier, Details et Outils. Pl. IV. The first three prints depict the layout of a glass works and its exterior views. The other four prints portray the tools of the glass workers trade. These prints are truly remarkable in their sublime portrayal of elements of 18th century everyday life.…

First Edition. An exceptional set; finely bound in gilt-blocked aniline calf over buckram boards. Raised bands with uniform tooling to the compartments; slip-case housed. Uncommonly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 1 pages; Related item: Includes: L'Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire des sciences, des arts et des metiers. Notes: Illustrations to L'Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire des sciences, des arts et des metiers, edited by Denis Diderot, and published: Paris: Le Breton, 1751-1777. 3 Kg. …

First Edition. An exceptional set; finely bound in gilt-blocked aniline calf over buckram boards. Raised bands with uniform tooling to the compartments; slip-case housed. Uncommonly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 1 pages; Related item: Includes: L'Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire des sciences, des arts et des metiers. Notes: Illustrations to L'Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire des sciences, des arts et des metiers, edited by Denis Diderot, and published: Paris: Le Breton, 1751-1777. 3 Kg. …