18th century science and art, 16 vol.

18TH CENTURY SCIENCE AND ART (16). (CHAIX, C, JONCOURT, E. DE, LA FITE, J. D. et al, eds.). Bibliotheque des sciences et des beaux arts. Vol. I-IV, VI-VII, XIII, XV-XIX, XXI, XXIV-XXVI. La Haye, Pierre Gosse Junior, 1754-66. Titles (partly printed in red and black) with engraved vignettes. Some folding engraved plates. Contemporary somewhat worn full vellum, marbled edges. Some foxing and staining. Bookplate of the Hammer library. 16 volumes.

Not collated. More was published.

Published in 50 volumes, this periodical approach contains elements of the Jounal des savants, Journal ètranger and the Mercure. Essential for the study of literary life in Europe during this important period, as well as for research on the development of publishing and the book trade.

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