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Ask a question or Order this book Browse our books Search our books Book dealer info | Author: MAJOR, RICHARD HENRY (1818-1891) Title: 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 Description: London : Printed by J.B. Nichols and Sons 1865. First Edition. 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. 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. Weight in Kg appr.: Keywords: Price: EUR 375.00 = appr. US$ 407.57 Seller: MW Books - Book number: 263931 |