On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980

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Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980

Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980