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Auction 94, Lot 442

"[Lot of 38 images]", Diderot, Denis

Subject: Music

Period: 1784 (dated)

Publication: Recueil de Planches de l' Encyclopedie, par ordre de matieres, Tome III

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.5 x 9.7 inches
19.1 x 24.6 cm
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Lot of 38 copperplate images of various forms of written music, from ancient to modern times, and by different nations. Very interesting and graphic engravings - shows music, theory, orchestra positioning, arrangement and much more. With title page and 38 pages of accompanying text in French.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $110

Closed on 3/7/2001

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