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

by Major, Richard Henry (1818-1891)

€375 · Offered by MW Books

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.....

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