The sketchbook of Francesco di Giorgio Martini. Faithful facsimile of the cod. urb. lat. 1757 of the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. 2 vols. (Facsimile and commentary volume). With over 1200 facsimile drawings by Martini. Zurich, Belser, 1989. 9 x 7 cm. Brown upper alb. with 2 metal clasps resp. OLwd. with gilt stamped D-title in 8° OLdr. cassette (cassette with small rubbing). The sketchbook of Francesco di Giorgio Martini. Faithful facsimile of the cod. urb. lat. 1757 of the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. 2 vols. (Facsimile and commentary volume). With over 1200 facsimile drawings by Martini. Zurich, Belser, 1989. 9 x 7 cm. Brown upper alb. with 2 metal clasps resp. OLwd. with gilt stamped D-title in 8° OLdr. cassette (cassette with small rubbing). One of 599 copies. - The manuscript by the Renaissance artist Martini was created around 1464-1478 in Siena/Urbino. A contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci, who was a few years younger, he left behind a comprehensive and remarkable oeuvre on architecture and technology. The sketchbook contains numerous construction drawings and technical sketches of weapons, vehicles, lifting systems and fountains, among other things. - Near mint condition. 2 vols. (facsimile and commentary volume). - With over 1200 facsimile drawings by Martini. Original brown calf with 2 metal clasps and orig. cloth in orig. calf case (the case with small rubbed spot). - One of 599 copies of the deluxe edition. - The manuscript of the Renaissance artist Martini was created around 1464-1478 in Siena/Urbino. Martini left behind a remarkable work on architecture and technology. He was a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci, who was only a few years younger. The sketchbook contains numerous construction drawings and technical sketches of e.g. weapons, vehicles, lifting devices and fountains. - Near mint condition.