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1493 INCUNABLE Ancient NUREMBERG CHRONICLE Leaf HISTORY Koberger POPES Woodcuts

$ 47.51

Availability: 92 in stock
  • Publisher: Koberger
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Author: Hartmann Schledel
  • Subject: History
  • Original/Facsimile: Original
  • Date of Publication: 1493
  • Language: Latin
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Special Attributes: First Edition
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Binding: Loose Pages
  • Place of Publication: Nuremberg
  • Restocking Fee: 20%
  • Region: Europe
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    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 10 separate cuts featuring portrait woodcuts of various popes, leaders and figures and accompanied with attractive gothic font. A rare piece; in fantastic shape. Measures 15.5" x 10.75".