The Manuscripts of Leonardo da Vinci: On Anatomy, Folios A

This refers to Queen Victoria. The original Leonardo da Vinci manuscripts have been part of the British Royal Collection at Windsor Castle since the late 17th century, and her formal consent was required for this high-quality reproduction.

Queen Victoria (reigned 1837–1901). At the time of this publication in 1898, she was nearing the end of her reign. Such dedications were standard for scholarly works involving royal treasures, signaling both the prestige of the book and the cooperation of the Crown.