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Nuremberg Chronicle, Woodcuts of Historical Persons, 1493 AD

Nuremberg Chronicle, Woodcuts of Historical Persons, 1493 AD


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Directory: Fine Art: Prints: Woodcuts: Pre 1700: Item # 1491449
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Bernhard I. Muller, PhD
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Zurich, Switzerland

Guest Book
 $280.00 
Double-page with woodcuts from popes, kings and famous people of the second half of the 10th century AD.
As part of the world’s sixth age, the chapter deals with the origins and formation of the German Empire.
The Nuremberg Chronicle was published in 1493 by Anton Koberger in an edition of 2000 copies.
Beautiful late Gothic style. The fold paper sheet covers the pages 178/179 and 181/182. Thread stitching marks.
Nuremberg, Latin edition, 1493 AD
Woodcut on laid paper
H. 43.6 cm (17.2 in), W. 63.6 cm (25 in)
Clear prints, paper lightly browned and fingerstained.

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