The collection of T Kimball Brooker comprises more than 1,300 books, including an early manuscript of Leonardo da Vinci’s treatise on painting
An “unparalleled treasure trove” of 16th-century Renaissance texts is expected to fetch in excess of $25m (£19.7m)when it goes up for auction later this year.
Bibliophile T Kimball Brooker amassed more than 1,300 titles over the course of six decades. The collection, one of the most significant rare libraries to ever reach auction, features French and Italian volumes in their original bindings.
