Mathématiques, Instrumens de. 6 (3 double full-page) sheets representations of mathematical instruments. Engravings by Robert Benard (Paris 1734 – after 1777, recte rather ca. 1786) from the quarto edition of the famous encyclopedia by Diderot and d’Alembert. (1784.) Ca. 24 x 18 and 25 x 36 cm resp.

Due to former binding the left margin of the single plates trimmed with loss of the platemark, but the platemargin itself kept. The broad uncut white margins with waterstreaks in places.

Besides  an  interesting  view  of  a  workshop  representation of countless parts in reference of material and machines.
Offer no. 14,584 / EUR  99. (c. US$ 128.) + shipping

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