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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Very good condition. This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in German by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into seven ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This print shows images of the Emporers Maximinus, Gordianus, Philippus,…
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The Siege of Constantinople in the Year 1453, from the Nuremberg Chronicle. Woodblock by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills) - 1494
The Siege of Constantinople in the Year 1453, from the Nuremberg Chronicle. Woodblock by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills) - 1494
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)
The Siege of Constantinople in the Year 1453, from the Nuremberg Chronicle. Woodblock
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)
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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Very good condition. Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle featuring Constantinopolis or The Siege of Constantinople in the Year 1453, Plate No. CCXLIX This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into 7 ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. "So much blood was spilled that it ran through the city in rivulets." This print describes the taking of Constantinopole by the Turks. The image is of a large city with water (or blood) flowing from it and around it. The verso has text and three small images of Suncassianus, King of Persia; John Capistrano; Francesco Filelfo of Ancona, and text only of religious man Leonardo de Utino. Approximately 12 x 17 1/4", b & w, ruffled on one edge not affecting text. Very clean.
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Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle featuring Emporer Maximinus, Gordianus, Philippus, Decius, and the 6th persecution of Christians; Plate No. CXIX
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)
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Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle,Plate No. CCXI, in German
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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Very good condition. This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in German by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into 7 ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This print describes Saint Elizabeth and includes an image of her in the act of…
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Pavia, Italy in the Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle featuring Papia/Pavia, (Italy) Plate No. LXXIIII
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)
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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Very good condition. This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into seven ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This print is of Papia (now Pavia) in Northern Italy. The image is a generic…
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Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle featuring description of the reigns of Irene, Nicephorus, Michael of Constantinople, Desiderius, Paul, Usuard, Alcuin, Plate No. CLXVI
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)
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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Very good condition. This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into seven ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This print has images of emporers, kings of Lombard and educators on both sides…
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Ninevah in the Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle featuring Ninive (NINEVAH) Plate No. XX
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)
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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Very good condition. This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into seven ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints.Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This print (second stage of the world) is of Ninive - (Nineveh) showing a…
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Metz, France in the Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle featuring Metis/Metz/Mediomatricus (France) Plate No. CX
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)
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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Very good condition. This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into seven ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This print describes the third persecution of the Christians, and the story of…
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Tivoli, Italy in the Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle featuring Tiburtina/Tibur/Tivoli (Italy), Plate No. CXIII
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)
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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Very good condition. This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into seven ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This woodcut is of Tiburtina, now Tivoli in Italy. The image is one used…
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Ravenna, Italy in the Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle, Plate No. CXLII
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills); [ITALY]
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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Very good condition. This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into seven ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This print is of the ancient city of Ravenna, "developed by the Ostrogoths''.…
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Liber chronicarum- Nuremberg Chronicle, an individual page from the Chronicle featuring Lineage of Christ, Athaliah, Lineage of Italian and Israelite Kings, Plate No. LII
by Schedel, Hartmann; Wolgemuth, Michel and Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm (ills)
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Germany: Anton Koberger, 1494. First edition. Good + overall. This work by Schedel [1440-1514] is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible, which follows the story of human history related in the Bible and includes the histories of a number of important Western cities. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text. This epic history divides human history into 7 ages. Published and printed by Anton Koberger, the godfather of Albrecht Durer and the most successful German publisher of his day. The woodcut illustrations were made in the workshop of Michael Wolgemut [1434 - 1519], with an unpredcedented number of 1,809 illustrations. These woodblocks include views of cities and towns, battles, kings, and saints. Some images represent actual cities, and other images are purely imaginative. This page describes the lineage of Christ and lineage of Italian Kings with small images…
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Original Woodcut Leaf of Bishops. LIBER CHRONICARUM- NUREMBERG CHRONICLE, AN INDIVIDUAL PAGE FROM THE CHRONICLE FEATURING LINEAGE OF CHRIST, ATHALIAH, LINEAGE OF ITALIAN AND ISRAELITE KINGS, PLATE NO. CXXVI.
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Germany: Anton Koberger, ca 1460-1494.. First page describes the lineage of Christ and lineage of Italian Kings with small images in two columns running down either side of the page, the other side also has the 4 illustrations down one side, & with larger picture on left, First Council of Nicaea Concilium Nicenum Liber Chronicarum (series title) A pope, bishops and cardinals on a cloud flowers and leaves. The pope has beaten an open Bible and a staff with double cross in his hands. Moreover, the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. SIZE (30cm x 40cm), illustrated in black, white. In very good condition. Lightly staining on one edge. Written in Latin by Hartmann Schedel it appeared in 1493. It is a well documented incunabulum, one of the first to successfully combine illustrations and text.
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