Author: [Publishing] McGraw-Hill Book Company
Title: [Mcgraw-Hill Sales Brochure for the Publication of] "the Madrid Codices of Leonardo Da Vinci .
Description: New York, McGraw-Hill, 1974. First edition. Stapled paper wrappers. [14] pp excluding covers on [5] leaves, some folding. Illustrated with color facsimiles and reproductions. Sq. 8vo. "McGraw-Hill takes pride in announcing the first publication ever of one of the great manuscript finds of the 20th century" An elaborate announcement for McGraw-Hill's 1974 publication, "The Madrid Codices of Leonardo Da Vinci," containing a series of fully colored reproductions. Information on rear wrapper reads: "The Madrid Codices of Leonardo Da Vinci. The Deluxe Edition. Five volumes bound in genuine leather - plus leather certificate box - in clear crystalline display case. Limited to 1000 numbered sets; the plates have now been destroyed.. A Regular Edition for libraries and institutions is also available." Printed price of $750, crossed out and changed to $1250 in ink. A near fine copy.

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