[Methodical Encyclopedia]. The co-calledEncyclopédie "Panckoucke," a monumental work based on the Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers byDideroted'Alembertwith the aim of improving and completing it. There are 8 volumes of "Animals," 4 volumes of "Politics," 3 volumes of "Ancient Geography" and 3 of "Modern Geography," 6 of "History," 2 of "Surgery," 3 of "Grammar and Literature," 3 of "Finance," 3 of "Math, 2 in "Fine Arts," 3 in "Theology," 3 in "Commerce," 5 in "Antiquities," 3 in "Navy," 3 in "Arts and Crafts," 3 in "Philosophy," and 6 tomes with about 980 b/w plates, within coeval but uneven bindings. The publication was launched as a subscription in 1782 by the philosopher-librarianCharles-Joseph Panckoucke, based inParis, where he had successfully established the first journalistic empire of the time.Lottononpassable for return. (Quantity)