Memoir on a mappemonde by Leonardo da Vinci : Being the earliest map hitherto known containing the name of America... / Communicated to the Society of Antiquaries by Richard Henry Major

Major, Richard Henry (1818-1891)

1865, First Edition. London : Printed by J.B. Nichols and Sons. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. SIGNED and inscribed. 2 page author manuscript letter loosely inserted. Item #263931

Physical description; 40 p., [2] fold-out leaves : ill. (fold-out plates) ; 33 cm. Notes; 'From the Archæologia, vol. XL'. Subjects; Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519. Cartography — History — 16th century.

Price: €375.00