Diderot's Engravings: Science, Arts, and Mechanics
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Dennis Diderot 1713-1784, circa 1770 eight framed copper plate engravings from the third edition of 'Recueil de planches, sur les sciences, les arts libe'raux, et les arts mechaniques', information attached to verso of each frame, 37 cm x 24 cm
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