Leaf from the Nuremberg Chronicle (14 results)

First edition. Latin. 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 1490?s. 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 Koberger?s shop between May 1492 and October 1493. In the meantime, a German translation was commissioned to George Alt (c.1450-1510), a scribe at the Nuremberg treasury, and the German edition was printed alongside the Latin one between January and December 1493. The Chronicle was illustrated by German artists Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, with the assistance of studio apprentices, including a young Albrecht Durer.

First edition. Latin. Large woodcut from the 1493 Nuremberg Chronicle trimmed and matted showing an angel preventing Abraham from sacrificing his son Isaac. Very small contemporary note at top left corner of cut no affect. Large mat with bottom right corner dampstain no affect to illustration. A nice example from the Nuremberg Chronicle. Mat is 17x14 inches woodcut at 9x5 inches. Could easily be removed if wish to be in a new mat or frame. Folio leaf XXII of the Chronicle. 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 1490?s. 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 Koberger?s shop between May 1492 and October 1493. In the meantime, a German translation was commissioned to George Alt (c.1450-1510), a scribe at the Nuremberg treasury, and the German edition was printed alongside the Latin one between January and December 1493. The Chronicle was illustrated by German artists Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, with the assistance of studio apprentices, including a young Albrecht Durer.

Loose leaf. Condition: 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. 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.

First edition. Latin. 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 1490?s. 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 Koberger?s shop between May 1492 and October 1493. In the meantime, a German translation was commissioned to George Alt (c.1450-1510), a scribe at the Nuremberg treasury, and the German edition was printed alongside the Latin one between January and December 1493. The Chronicle was illustrated by German artists Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, with the assistance of studio apprentices, including a young Albrecht Durer.

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.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. Illustrated by Michel Wolgemut; Hant Pleydenwulff (illustrator). Incunable; 15th Century; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Leaf from Hartmann Schedel's "Weltchronik," an edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle at reduced size (leaf 10 1/2" x 8") , with woodcuts copied from those of Koberger. [C. 1497. ] Headline: "Sexta etas mundi." page number "Clxxiiii" on verso. Dampstaining. 10 woodcuts. Artists were associated with Albrecht Durrer and the printer, Koberger, was Durer's grandfather. It covered 'Hisotry of the World" and was know n as the 'picture book' of that period. Hain Copinger 14508. Incunable.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Limited. Blue cloth folio with red titles and pictures on boards. AN EX-LIBRARY COPY w/ book plate on front pastedown and white number on front board. A history of the book with page from the 1497 pirated Latin addition bound in book. Limited to 300 copies.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Brings together all the information available on the making of this extradordiary book, done only 50 years after the invention of printing. Folio volume in teal blue pictorial cloth stamped and lettered in red. The endpapers reproduce the map from the Nuremberg Chronicle. With an ORIGINAL LEAF from the 1497 edition of the Chronicle. A Limited Edition of 300 copies printed by Saul and Lillian Marks at the Plantin Press. SPECIAL PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR: "For--, a discriminating booklover in whose library I'm very proud to have this, my one and only book. Ellen Shaffer June 16, 1950." Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Signed.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 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.

Incunabulum. Condition: Near Fine. 12" x 17" [30cm x 43cm] incunabulum folio leaf, museum framed. Highly desirable leaf from the 1493 Latin 'Liber Chronicarum', featuring a half-page woodcut of Paris [Parisium], in Near Fine condition. Deaccessioned from the Andrew Dickson White Museum of Art, Cornell University. In a handsome ruby red and gilt wood frame [13.25" x 18"] with museum notes taped to the back. Leaf appears to be laid on, unmounted (frame is sealed at back). Wonderfully preserved with just a bit of age-toning to the extreme edges and minor waviness to the surface (unmounted). Woodcut by Pleydenwurff and Wohlgemut, Latin text by Hartmann Schedel. Recto is half-page woodcut of Mainz [Megundio] with Latin text above. The Liber Chronicarum, bound, fetches $150,000 or more at auction; the Paris leaf, with its stylized view of the city, the Seine, and a 1400s caravel ship in the foreground, is a particularly sought-after leaf. Note: There are artists specializing in applying period-style watercolor to such woodcuts, greatly enhancing their visual appeal. I have included a sample of a colored version for reference. *Photos may show distortions (lens curvature, angled view, reflections, etc.) as the item is under glass.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. First edition. Strong VG+ copy, minor fading to spine, contents completely clean. The leaf in this copy is really something special. This leaf has a whopping 18 distinct woodcut portraits. An excellent leaf book, printed by Saul and Lillian Marks at the Plantin Press.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. Four illustrated leaves, uncolored (one mounted). 1) One leaf from chapter "Tercia etas mundi" (fol. XXVII) depicting in woodcuts the lineage of Christ (Linea Christi) and the Kings of Egypt (Reges Egipti) and vignette of Joseph interpreting dreams before the Pharaoh. On verso, kings and lineage continued and a vignette of an imaginary view of Athens or Minerva. The earliest obtainable view of this period. Three leaves from chapter "Sexta etas mundi" 2) (fol. CV) depicting authors, Seneca, Lucanus, Persius, and the martyrdom of Apostle Philip. On verso, bust portraits of the Popes Linus, Anacletus, and Appollinaris and the martyrdom of Apostle Bartholomew. 3) (fol. CXL) bust portrait of Euthices hereticus and right portion of view of Strassburg. On verso, bust portraits of Popes Simplicius, Felix, Helasius, Anastasius and bishops, Mamercus and Remigius. 4) Mounted (fol. CCLIII). Verso only visible, circumcision of Simon the Sellig child of Trent. One of the most anti-semitic illustrations of the entire book, Simon of Trent was at the center of a suspicious kidnapping case where the Jewish community of Trent was subsequently severely punished. The woodblock engravers of the famous Liber chronicarum were Michael Wolgemut, the famed teacher of Albrecht Dürer, and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. Recent scholarship has shown that Albrecht Dürer may also have collaborated on this work given his associations, and since some of the cuts bear a remarkably close resemblance to the Apocalypse illustrations. The printing was carried out under the supervision of the great scholar-printer Anton Koberger, whose press was famous throughout Europe. While it is purported that these leaves are all from the same editions they may have come from different disbound copies. Still, an opportunity to own the illustrated pages of this most famous world chronicle. (Size: 18 x 13 in.).

First Edition with the German text. The bi-folium with fine hand-colouring to the Rome view. This is one of the large, double-page city-view woodcuts from the workshop of Mighael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff beneath 22 lines of text. It is handsomely and finely handcoloured in blues, greens, yellows, reds, grays, etc. Double-page folio ( ca. 540 x 380 mm ), handsomely mounted, framed and glazed. Leaves LVII and LVIII. In fine condition and very well preserved and presented. FROM THE FIRST EDITION OF THE NUREMBERG CHRONICLE, ARGUABLY THE GREATEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE 15TH CENTURY. The artists, Michael Wolgemut, the well-known teacher of Albrecht Dürer, and his stepson, Wilhelm Pleydenwurff have been praised and admired for over five-hundred years for their contributions to one of the monuments of early printing. David Bland calls it "a marvelous book, and a landmark in the history of illustration," and through the ages it has more than fulfilled Koberger's prophecy that it would be "the delight of the men of learning and of everyone who had any education at all." A HIGHLY IMPORTANT INCUNABLE, the "Nuremberg Chronicle" is the most extensively illustrated book of the fifteenth century, and after the Gutenberg Bible the most celebrated book printed in the fifteenth century. Its 1,809 woodcut illustrations (1,164 excluding repeats) depict popes, saints, and other religious figures, kings and emperors, historical and biblical genealogies, mythological and fanciful creatures, natural phenomena, and views of all the major cities of the known world, as well as a brilliant creation sequence. In addition to the full-sheet maps of the world and of Europe, twenty-nine city views such as this one span two pages and eight other cuts (excluding the xylographic title page) are full-page. The colophon explicitly acknowledges the contributions of the artists Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. Albrecht Dürer was at that time a pupil in Wolgemut's workshop and there is good evidence that he did many of the preliminary drawings for woodcuts and may even have cut some of them (see Adrian Wilson, THE MAKING OF THE NUREMBERG CHRONICLE).

First Edition with the Latin text, the bifolium with fine hand-colouring to the Venice view. This is one of the large, double-page city-view woodcuts from the workshop of Mighael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff beneith 24 lines of text. The view of Venice was adapted from the 1486 woodcut by Erhard Reuwich in the Sanctae Perigrinationes. It is handsomely and finely handcoloured in blues, greens, yellows, reds, grays, etc. Double-page folio ( ca. 540 x 364 mm ), handsomely mounted, framed and glazed. Leaves XLIII and XLIIII. In fine condition and very well preserved and presented. FROM THE FIRST EDITION OF THE NUREMBERG CHRONICLE, ARGUABLY THE GREATEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE 15TH CENTURY. The artists, Michael Wolgemut, the well-known teacher of Albrecht Dürer, and his stepson, Wilhelm Pleydenwurff have been praised and admired for over five-hundred years for their contributions to one of the monuments of early printing. David Bland calls it "a marvelous book, and a landmark in the history of illustration," and through the ages it has more than fulfilled Koberger's prophecy that it would be "the delight of the men of learning and of everyone who had any education at all." HIGHLY IMPORTANT INCUNABLE, the "Nuremberg Chronicle" is the most extensively illustrated book of the fifteenth century, and after the Gutenberg Bible the most celebrated book printed in the fifteenth century. Its 1,809 woodcut illustrations (1,164 excluding repeats) depict popes, saints, and other religious figures, kings and emperors, historical and biblical genealogies, mythological and fanciful creatures, natural phenomena, and views of all the major cities of the known world, as well as a brilliant creation sequence. In addition to the full-sheet maps of the world and of Europe, twenty-nine city views such as this one span two pages and eight other cuts (excluding the xylographic title page) are full-page. The colophon explicitly acknowledges the contributions of the artists Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. Albrecht Dürer was at that time a pupil in Wolgemut's workshop and there is good evidence that he did many of the preliminary drawings for woodcuts and may even have cut some of them (see Adrian Wilson, THE MAKING OF THE NUREMBERG CHRONICLE).