[McGraw-Hill Sales Brochure for the Publication of] "The Madrid Codices of Leonardo Da Vinci ."
New York: McGraw-Hill, [1974]. [14] pp excluding covers on [5] leaves, some folding. Illustrated with color facsimiles and reproductions. Sq. 8vo. Stapled paper wrappers. First edition. A near fine copy. Item #45833
"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.
Price: $50.00