5819 - Schedel, pub. 1493 - Destructon of Jerusalem / Verso: The Straggles Drawing and Religious or Historic Figures

Schedel, pub. 1493 - Destructon of Jerusalem / Verso: The Straggles Drawing and Religious or Historic Figures Description of the work: This important and historic engraving is from Hartmann Schedel Liber Chronicarum, more commonly known as the Nuremberg Chronicle. This is the first edition / printing of the work. It is the Latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the German edition. Both editions were limited to 2000 printings. It was published in Nuremberg in 1493 by Anton Koberger for Sebald Schreyer and Sebastian Kammermeister. The work included numerous illustrations that were completed by Michael Wolgemut, Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. This very likely included the young Albrecht Dürer as well. The work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) was a German writer, physician, and book collector. He is most remembered for his famous work Liber Chronicarum or Nuremberg Chronicle. He published some of the first printed views of many cities. Paper Size: ~ 21 1/2" by 16 1/8" (Fold Out) Paper Type or Special Features: Folio Woodcut Engraving Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided. On some of the fold out pages from this work there has been a strip professionally added to the verso side of the fold with period paper (blank sheets from same work). Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.