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Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. Mat: 17 x 14 inches. Woodcut: 9 x 6 inches.. Large woodcut from the 1493 Nuremberg Chronicle trimmed and matted showing the Judgment of Solomon. The iconic biblical story of two women claiming motherhood over one single baby. To resolve the dispute King Solomon suggests dividing the child in half as a means of justice. His intention unfolds as one woman selflessly offers to withdraw her claim rather than see the baby harmed. Fine impression. Woodcut at 9 x 6 inches. Mat is 17 x 14 inches. An excellent example from the Nuremberg Chronicle. Leaf XLVII. The Nuremberg Chronicle is the most extensively illustrated book, and one of the most important, of the 15th century. The text is a universal history of the Christian world from the beginning of time to the 1490Õs. Written in Latin by physician and humanist, Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) on commission from Nuremberg merchants Sebald Schreye (1446-1520) and Sebastian Kammermeister (1446-1503).… Read More

Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 1493. Loose leaf. Very Good. [Incunable Leaf] Folio, 43 cm x 30 cm. Original leaf from the Liber Chronicarum, Latin edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493. Depicting the description and floorplan of the Temple of Ezekial. Marginal soiling and spotting. <br> The Nuremberg Chronicle is an illustrated world history which is based on the Bible. It divides human history into seven ages. One of the first incunabulum to successfully combine illustrations and text. Die Schedelsche Weltchronik. This is an oversized piece, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 12.25 x 18 inches. Single leaf.. Clean and crisp leaf, fine impression cuts, far margin edge with tiny bit of worm track, no affect, recto highlighted by the rain of blood, fire from clouds and rocks from sky in Italy, year 570, animals formed into man and woman - verso with Pelagius, Johannes, Benedictus and Pelagius the Second. Overall excellent, most suitable for framing. The Nuremberg Chronicle is the most extensively illustrated book, and one of the most important, of the 15th century. The text is a universal history of the Christian world from the beginning of time to the 1490Õs. Written in Latin by physician and humanist, Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) on commission from Nuremberg merchants Sebald Schreye (1446-1520) and Sebastian Kammermeister (1446-1503). The Chronicle was printed by Nuremberg printer Anton Koberger (c.1440-1513), owner of the largest 15th-century German printing house. The Latin edition was printed in KobergerÕs… Read More

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.

Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 1493. 1st Edition. No Binding. Very Good. An original leaf from the 1493 Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum), written by Hartmann Schedel and published by Anton Koberger in 1493. This is Folio CCXXXV, and the complete English translation of both sides of the leaf can be provided upon request. Comes housed in a beautiful double-sided frame allowing safe viewing under glass of both sides of the leaf. Not examined outside of frame. Frame measures approximately 19" x 13.25". The entire verso is visible from the rear side of the frame and therefore the leaf itself measures approximately 16.5" x 11". A wonderful piece of printing history, would make an outstanding addition to any collection.