Roberts, Jane — Leonardo da Vinci, the Codex Hammer, formerly the Codex Leicester & Nature Studies from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle

Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1981. First Edition, Softcover. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. 9780384205901 Two volume set in slipcase. The Codex Hammer, formerly the Codex Leicester, is a manuscript by Leonardo da Vinci that explores his scientific observations on water, astronomy, fossils, and optics, written in his characteristic mirror script. Created between 1506 and 1513, this 72-page manuscript focuses on topics like the properties of water, the luminosity of the moon, and the geological formation of mountains, and is filled with drawings and diagrams. Leonardo da Vinci: Nature Studies from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle is a collection and exhibition catalog of his scientific drawings of landscapes, plants, and water. The synopsis highlights da Vinci's fascination with nature, presenting his masterful and accurate observations in detailed sketches of atmospheric landscapes, rocks, plants, and particularly, the dynamic flow of water. The volume showcases both his skill as a scientist and his genius as a draftsman. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 126 & 94 pages. 2-volume set (complete). No Dust Jacket as published. Black titles spines. some splitting to extremities of slip-case (now repaired). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Geology; Water; Astronomy; Natural History & Resources. ISBN: 0384205909. ISBN/EAN: 9780384205901. Inventory No: 5352.