Boisselier, Outils et Ouvrages. The bushel and box maker. Upper left workshop view, otherwise depiction of the numerous tools used. Double full-page double plate. Engraving by Robert Benard (Paris 1734 – after 1777, recte rather c. 1786) from the quarto edition of the encyclopedia by Diderot and d’Alembert. (1786.) Inscribed: Pl. 1 et 2. / Benard direxit., otherwise as above. 23.1 x 34 cm. – Typograph. watermark.
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