DA VINCI, Leonardo. Trattato della pittura ... con la vita dell' istesso utore scritta da Rafaelle du Fresne, Bologna: Instituto delle Scienze, 1786. 2, engraved title vignette and 19 plates by G. Rosapina after Girolamo Contoli (?lacks half title, title and first few leaves trimmed at foot and remargined, occasional light staining and spotting), finely-bound in modern polished dark burgundy morocco by V. de Toldo, Venice, upper cover with central gilt medallion depicting 'The Last Supper', spine gilt in compartments, green silk endleaves, g.e., tan morocco case lavishly decorated in gilt with initials "S.M." at centre, lined in green silk. Brunet V, 1258; Cicognara 234.