In Its Beautiful Glazed Calfskin Binding: The Spirit Of The Encyclopedia Or Choice Of Articles. .in Paris

A magnificent copy in 7 strong volumes in 8, making up the 13 volumes, the 13th being the supplement which is often missing because it was published later. In this case the beautiful uniform binding in full glazed calfskin, mottled titles and volume numbers in red and black morocco, smooth spines decorated with fine golden diamond-shaped irons, marbled endpapers. Large margins and in perfect condition including the binding at the hinge of the two centuries. "The Spirit of the Encyclopedia, where choice of the most Pleasant, the most Curious and the most piquant Articles of this "Grand Dictionary". We have only attached ourselves to the pieces which can please universally and provide to all kinds of Readers, and especially to people of the world, the material for an interesting reading. In Paris at Fauvelle and Sagnier, Imprimeurs, rue Neuve d'Orléans, boulevard St. Denis, n°230. 1798, and 1808 for the supplement at Gilbert et Cie, rue Serpente, n° 10. 1808. From the CF Patris printing house, rue de la Colombe... A beautiful, careful publication for easy, educational and interesting reading for the monument of the Edition of this “Grand Dictionary” which was intended to be a formidable tool for the knowledge of as many people as possible