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Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 28.5 x 40.5cm.. Single leaf. Original. Woodcuts of John Wycliffe, John XXIII of Naples, and Martin V, Pope. With some contemporary annotations to outer margins in old ink. Top slightly trimmed, with minor wear, lower edge with dampstains and wear to corners, very minor worm trail to inner margin, overall no affect to text or wooducts, still a nice leaf and 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… Read More

Nuremberg:: George Alt. [Anton Koberger],, 1493.. First edition. Rare German edition.. 408 x 290mm.. Single leaf. Minor dampstain to outer edge, small paper tab on verso top corner, else very nice. Recto with small woodcut of John Wycliffe. Verso with two cuts of John XXII and Martin V. 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 shop between May 1492 and October 1493. In the meantime, a German translation was commissioned to George Alt (c.1450-1510), a… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 17.25 x 12 inches.. Single leaf. Minor edgewear to inner margin, light dampstain to outer margin, no affect to print or illustrations. Recto shows Hieronymus, patron of theological learning, with other monks. Verso illustrates the SEcond Ecumenical Council hald at Constantinople, Radagasus, king of Goths, Alaric his successor, and Ataulf, realtive of Alaric. 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… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition.. Single leaf. 12 x 17.5 inches.. Original single leaf. 12 x 17.5 inches in size. Clean and crisp with large margins, minor crease to upper corner, no affect. ecto portraits if Gracianus, Theodosius the Elder, Arcadius, and Honorius. Verso portraits of Ambrosius, Martinus, Claudianus the poet, and Prodentius. Text content is history of each of the above listed.  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 shop between May 1492… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 11.75 x 17 inches.. Original single leaf. Recto describes Maximinus - Gordianus - Philppus - Decius with small woodcuts of each. Verso describes Pontius - Martyrs - The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus with woodcut of Pontius and Seven Sleepers of Ephesus and a list of martyrs who suffered through various persecutions. The leaf has very minor dampstain and a short clean tear repair at bottom margin but overall presents well. 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.… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition.. 11.75 x 17 inches.. Original single leaf. Some minor edge wear and couple old repairs to outer margin no affect. Recto describes and with small woodcuts of German Interregnum - Henry VII Roman emperor - William count of Holland - Origin of Guelphs & Ghibelines - Conrad. Verso describes and shows with woodcuts Mountain of Burgundy Earthquake - Louis king of France - Edmund of Canterbury. 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… Read More

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

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition.. 11.75 x 16.75 inches.. Original single leaf. Some minor edge wear and light damp stain. Recto shows Charles II of Sicily - Wenceslaus 6th king of Bohemia - Thaddeus of Florence - Philip II king of France - Philip IV - Aegidius with small woodcuts of each. Verso shows Pope Nicholas IV - Pope Celestine V - Ugolino with small woodcuts of each. 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 shop between May 1492 and October 1493.… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 28 x 41.5 cm.. Minor foxing to outer edges, light dampstain to inner, lower margin corner, verso with repair tape to strengthen margin, no affect. Recto shows portraits of Poggio Florentino, Antonio de Butrio, Jacobus de Folvio, Barbara, queen of Emperor Sigismund and Countess of Cilli. Verso shows portraits of Eugenius IV and Felix V, with an illusration of a facial moon at lower left, representing an eclipse of the sun followed by a number of wars and rebellions. 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… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger:, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 12.25 x 17.75 inches. Single leaf.. Recto illustrates Saint Augustine in top left corner, his mother Monica at center right, Proba & Euphrosina. Verso shows Celestine the pope, Leo the First, Hilarius the pope and The Third Ecumencial Council at Ephesus. Fine impressions, very minor edge wear, few tiny worm holes to outside margin, no affect, overall excellent. 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… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 42 x 30.5 cm. Single leaf.. Large single leaf, slightly trimmed at top, with hint of dampstain, no affect. Small clean tear at bottom margin, no affect. Overall a very nice example. Recto illustrates: Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian Flavius. Verso illustrates: Apostle Andrew suffering on the cross and Apostle Thomas being stabbed; also shows portrait of Quinitilian, philosopher. 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… Read More

Nuremberg:: George Alt. [Anton Koberger],, 1493.. First edition. Rare German edition.. Single leaf.. Minor edge wear, some light, spotting, no affect. Recto mentions and illustrates the Lienage of Christ = Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah and Manasseh, also the Assyrian Kings = Sardanapalus, Pul, Tiglath-pileser, Shalmaneser, Sennacherib and Esar-haddon. Verso mentions and illustrates the prophest Zephaniah, and Uriah and the minor prophets Habakkuk, Baruch, Jeremiah, Seraiah, Huldah and Jehozadak, also the Men in the Fiery Furnace = Mizhael, Hannaniah and Azariah depicted in a blazing oven, or furnace which was a device used for capital punishment - they are pictured here as children, choir boys - to indicate they sang praises of the Lord as they burned. 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… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. Single leaf.. MInor edge wear, few small contemporary notes in old ink to outer margin, faded stain at lower margin, overall still excellent. Recto mentions history of Saint Dominic and Saint Francis with woodcuts. Verso mentions history of Pope Honorius the Third, Pope Gregory the Ninth and Celestine the Fourth, with woodcuts of each. 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 shop between May 1492 and October 1493. In the meantime, a… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger:, 1493.. First edition.. Single leaf. 12 x 17.5 inches.. Original single leaf. Clean and crisp with large margins, very minor edge wear to inner margin, no affect. Recto portraits of Mauricius and Phocas and The Council at St. Peters in Rome. Verso shows A Jew Stabbing a Crucifix its blood spraying the Jew for Christians to follow, portrait of Augustine & Miletus, the seamless garment of Christ made by Virgin Mary, and portrait of Hermenigild of Visigoths. Text content is of Mauric, Phocas, Pope Gregory, Boniface II, tale of the jew stabbing crucifix, the seamless garment of Christ, Hermenigild of Visigoths. At bottom two columns with persons listed. 12 x 17.5 inches in size. 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… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 28 x 41.5 cm.. Minor foxing at outer edges, old repair to bottom right corner of recto, no affect, top margin appears slightly trimmed, no affect. Recto shows portraits of Suetonius, Pliny the Second, Plutarch, and three others. Verso shows portraits of Popes Alexander, Sixtus,Telesphorus, Hyginus, and Pius. 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 shop between May 1492 and October 1493. In the… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 31 x 42 cm.. Single page, minor wear to outer margin, no affect, in loose matting, with three piece of tape at top outer edge for mounting. Verso is showing front, with portraits of St. Vincent of Catalonia, Bladus of Perugia, Bartholomeus of Saliceto and one of the earliest illlustrations of man with eye glasses, depicting Emanuel Chrysoloras. Recto shows Rupert of Bavaria and the Council of Pisa. 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.… Read More

Nuremberg:: Anton Koberger,, 1493.. First edition. Latin.. 11.75 x 17.75 inches.. Single leaf. Very minor edge wear with a single tiny worm hole at very outer edge of margin pin hole size no affect. Overall in excellent example and a fine impression. Recto shows three small cuts of Albert of Austria, Wenceslaus the Third, and a comet. Verso illustrates large woodcut of the Jews being burned alive in the first year of emperor Albert at Nuremberg and two small cuts of Dinus of Mugello and James of Arena. Suitable for framing. 11.75 x 17.75 inches. 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… Read More

Nuremberg:: George Alt. [Anton Koberger],, 1493.. First edition. Rare German edition.. Single leaf.. Minor edge wear, verso outer margin with old reinforcement, no affect, single contemporary note in old ink, few minor stains, but still overall an excellent leaf. Recto illustrates Mary and the Apostles, text on the Resurrection. Verso illustrates the Ascension of Mary, Coronation of the Virgin Mary and St. Peter as the first pope, with text on Mother Mary, Peter the first pope and Simon Magus. 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… Read More

Nuremberg:: George Alt. [Anton Koberger],, 1493.. First edition. Rare German edition.. Single leaf.. Minor edge wear, recto with old reinforcement to outer margin, no affect, verso trimmed at bottom, small repair in corner, touching text, overall still an excellent example. Recto mentions and illustrates Calligula, Claudius and Agrippina. Verso mentions and illustrates the stoning of Stephen, the first martyr, Saul (Paul) the first Christian missionary and theologian, and the Conversion of Saul (later called Paul). Large woodcuts of Stephen being executed outside the city walls and Saul on his expedition to Damascus, lightning striking him from heaven while on his horse. 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… Read More