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1493 INCUNABLE Ancient NUREMBERG CHRONICLE Leaf HISTORY Koberger POPES Woodcuts

$ 47.51

Availability: 51 in stock
  • Author: Hartmann Schledel
  • Language: Latin
  • Place of Publication: Nuremberg
  • Subject: History
  • Date of Publication: 1493
  • Region: Europe
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Publisher: Koberger
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Special Attributes: First Edition
  • Binding: Loose Pages
  • Original/Facsimile: Original
  • Restocking Fee: 20%

    Description

    [A leaf from the Nuremberg Chronicle of 1493].
    Very scarce and quite beautiful folio printed leaf from the famous Incunable of the World Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, printed by Koberger, the Latin edition, from anno 1493. Authored by Hartmann Schedel (1440 - 1514) in Nuremberg, the engravers being Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (1460 - 1494) and Michael Wolgemuth (1434 - 1519). In great shape, as shown, with 8 separate cuts featuring portrait woodcuts of various popes, leaders and figures and accompanied with attractive gothic font. A rare piece. Measures 15.5" x 10.75".