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1493 INCUNABLE Ancient NUREMBERG CHRONICLE Leaf HISTORY Koberger POPES Woodcuts

1493 INCUNABLE Ancient NUREMBERG CHRONICLE Leaf HISTORY Koberger POPES Woodcuts

$ 47.51

Availability: 51 in stock

Language: Latin

Subject: History

Special Attributes: First Edition

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Original/Facsimile: Original

Region: Europe

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Place of Publication: Nuremberg

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

Date of Publication: 1493

Author: Hartmann Schledel

Restocking Fee: 20%

Publisher: Koberger

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Binding: Loose Pages

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[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".