Hartmann Schedel/ Wohlgemut/ Pleydenwurff/Dürer - The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) - 1493
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Original incunabulum leaf from The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum), illustrated edition in Latin (1493) by Hartmann Schedel with woodcuts by Wohlgemut, Pleydenwurff and Dürer, measuring 43.5 × 30.5 cm and in good condition with recto showing Sabatz fortifications and verso depicting two popes Sixtus IV and Innocent VIII.
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Original incunabulum leaf CCLIII (253) from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the Latin edition from 1493.
An incunabulum (cradle print) is a book printed in Europe before 1 January 1501, when the printing press was still in its infancy, and of which the text is set in movable type. They are now rarely seen on the market.
The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) by Hartmann Schedel is one of the most famous and best illustrated incunabula. The beautiful woodcuts were made by Michael Wohlgemut (1434/37-1519) and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (1450-1494), a teacher of Albrecht Dürer. Dürer probably also contributed to the execution of many of the woodcuts for this incunabulum.
On the recto side the beautiful fortified city of Sabatz Hungary barricaded against the Turkish attacks is depicted.
The verso side show two popes: Sixtus IV and Innocent VIII.
This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in the 15th century - so 532 years old!
Rare in coloured version.
Dimensions: 43,5 x 30,5 cm
Good condition, a few light old creases.
Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!
Original incunabulum leaf CCLIII (253) from the Nuremberg Chronicle of Hartmann Schedel, the Latin edition from 1493.
An incunabulum (cradle print) is a book printed in Europe before 1 January 1501, when the printing press was still in its infancy, and of which the text is set in movable type. They are now rarely seen on the market.
The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum) by Hartmann Schedel is one of the most famous and best illustrated incunabula. The beautiful woodcuts were made by Michael Wohlgemut (1434/37-1519) and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (1450-1494), a teacher of Albrecht Dürer. Dürer probably also contributed to the execution of many of the woodcuts for this incunabulum.
On the recto side the beautiful fortified city of Sabatz Hungary barricaded against the Turkish attacks is depicted.
The verso side show two popes: Sixtus IV and Innocent VIII.
This is not a facsimile edition, but an original leaf printed in the 15th century - so 532 years old!
Rare in coloured version.
Dimensions: 43,5 x 30,5 cm
Good condition, a few light old creases.
Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Incunabula & early printing
Book Title
The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum)
Author/ Illustrator
Hartmann Schedel/ Wohlgemut/ Pleydenwurff/Dürer
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1493
Height
43.5 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
30.5 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
1
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