The Codex Leicester by Leonardo da Vinci / sold by order of the trustees of the Holkham estate ... at Christie's ... 12 December 1980
1980, First Edition. London : Christie, Manson & Woods. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked pictorial cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #344767
Physical description; 175 p. : ill., facsims ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes a slip of paper from Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd. with their compliments loosely inserted. Col. facsims. of the Italian codex with descriptions on facing pages. Includes a transcription and translation of folio 3 verso. Contains bibliographical references. Subjects; Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Codex Leicester. Holkham Hall. Manuscript. 699. Hydraulics ; Early works to 1800. Cosmology ; Early works to 1800. Genre; Illustrated.
Price: €125.00