Leonardo da Vinci's resume

Limited print run of 24 copies printed on pure cotton off-white Magnani laid paper, made in Tuscany, which include an etching by Giuseppe Penone, signed and numbered. The etching, entitled "Identità", was printed by the Atelier René Tazé in Paris. 

The drawing of the eye is a drypoint etching on a copper plate. Below, the center of the pupil has been enlarged and drawn with a dry point onto copper, creating a set of dots.

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Moreover, for a total print run of 188 copies, the book comes in the following editions:

- 85 numbered copies printed on pure cotton cream-colored Umbria paper, made in Fabriano (of which 20 copies not for sale, marked with alphabet letters, were printed for the Ambrosiana Library);

- 71 numbered copies printed on pure cotton ivory Magnani wove paper, made in Tuscany(details and prince on request);

- 6 numbered copies printed on pure cotton heavy Magnani paper, made in Tuscany, details and prince on request);

- 2 numbered copies printed on pure cotton Rives paper, made in France, where Leonardo spent his last two years.

The thousands of letters handled for the typesetting of this book, make it an exceptional endeavor in the contemporary printing scene.

In this letter (Foglio 1082 r, Codice Atlantico, Ambrosiana Library), Leonardo lists its military, architectural and artistic competences, thus masterfully titillating the Duke's aspirations. He got the job, ça va sans dire.

In particular, the first 7 point are devoted to military skills, as Leonardo intends to leverage on Ludovico's geo-political ambitions, by showing his ability to build war machines and thwart any adversary fortification.

A volume in 4to format (22x35 cm) of 52 pages typeset by hand in 16 point Caslon types, derived from the original 18th century punches cut by William Caslon in London.

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Edited by Mons. Marco Navoni.
Preface by Mons. Marco Ballarini, Prefetto della Biblioteca Ambrosiana. Introduction by Mons. Marco Navoni, Dottore della Biblioteca Ambrosiana.

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The volume is housed in a hand-made slipcase and box, custom made to an exact size, whose exteriors are covered with Ingres paper and Scottish parchment. The book title is letterpress-printed on the slipcase’s spine.

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Numbered and limited edition typeset by hand in original foundry types and letterpress printed on very fine exclusive paper, made to last. Each copy is sewn by hand, and individually numbered.

Due to its unique features, this fine-press book is a coveted collector’s edition and a sophisticated gift idea, entirely handset in movable types.

Neither monotype nor linotype are used. Tallone Press also do not print from plastic plates (photopolymer), which are derived from digital compositions. These typesetting systems from a keyboard are improperly passed off as manual typography.

Tallone timeless books are strictly handmade according to the highest tradition of manual typography, fine printing and handmade bookmaking, and are meant to last. 

The number of movable types handled for the typesetting of this book, make it an exceptional endeavor in the contemporary printing scene.
Tallone collectible books are a symbol of made in Italy: they are the only ones in the world typeset by hand and totally handmade in the most ancient typographic studio in the world still in activity since the 18th century.