Page from the Nuremburg Chronicle, 1493

A page from the well known incunabulum 'Liber Chronicarum' aka the 'Nuremberg Chronicle'. An illustrated biblical based history of the world. Compiled by Nuremberg doctor, humanist, and bibliophile Hartmann Schedel (1440–1514). Published and printed by Anton Koberger. Folio CCV page with header 'Serta Etas Muidi', following page 'Serta Etas Mundi' both sides lavishly illustrated with woodcuts by Michael Wolgemut and his son-in-law Wilhelm Pleydenwurff.

Dimensions are: with matting 20 1/2 inches tall X 16 inches wide, 52.07 cm X 40.64 cm; sight size 17 inches X 12 inches, 43.18 cm X 30.48 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: Tape residue on the edges of the pages, some minor foxing and yellowing due to age.

Provenance: From a VA Estate.