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Lot: 3178
Codex of Leonardo da Vinci

LEONARDO DA VINCI CODICES.- Full reproduction of Manuscripts 8936 (Madrid Codex II) and 8937 (Madrid Codex I) by Leonardo da Vinci that are kept in the National Library of Spain. Egeria, 2009. Numbered example of limited edition. 2 vols contained in original box. Minor 4th, full skin, ribs and gilding on the spine and gilt wheel on the planes. Attached 3 vols. of studies in an independent case. These codices are the only work of Renaissance genius kept in Spain, and they were rediscovered in the archives of the National Library in 1964; They arrived in Spain at the hands of Pompeo Leoni, sculptor of Felipe II. They are of great importance since they constitute almost 15% of Leonardo''s annotations referenced today; in addition to its quality and relevance of topics (they deal with mechanics, statics, geometry and construction of fortifications).

Author
VINCI, Leonardo da
Title
codices
Year
2009
Editorial printer
egeria
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Attached vol. of studies

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