Encyclopédie, Plates, 1769 (vol 7, pl 1)

An illustration of compositors working along with detailed pictures of pieces of type.

An illustration of compositors working along with detailed pictures of pieces of type.

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Jean D’Alembert, Robert Bénard, Denis Diderot, Recueil de planches, sur les sciences, les arts libéraux, et les arts méchaniques. [Encyclopédie.] Paris: André le Breton et al, 1769. (vol. 7, plate 1)

Smithsonian Libraries, AE25 .E53X 1751 Plates (public domain)

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