Art of Engraving, from Encyclopédie 1751 - 1777

This is the cover of *Art of Engraving Illustrated*, a volume from the *Encyclopédie* published between 1751 and 1777. The cover is a simple design, featuring the title of the book in handwritten script, which suggests the volume was a personal copy. The Encyclopédie was a monumental work, with contributors from across Europe, that sought to summarize all human knowledge. André-François le Breton, the publisher, played a key role in the project's realization.