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1493 BIBLE Wycliffe INCUNABLE Ancient NUREMBERG CHRONICLE Leaf HISTORY Koberger

$ 68.63

Availability: 83 in stock
  • Region: Europe
  • Language: Latin
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Binding: Loose Pages
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Original/Facsimile: Original
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Place of Publication: Nuremberg
  • Author: Hartmann Schledel
  • Special Attributes: First Edition
  • Date of Publication: 1493
  • Subject: History
  • Publisher: Koberger
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: 20%

    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 3 separate cuts featuring portrait figure woodcuts and attractive gothic font, one being of the famous English Bible translator and martyr John Wycliffe. A rare piece; in fantastic shape with a little bit of contemporary marginalia, as shown, else near fine. Measures 15.5" x 10.75".