A largefolio compendium of history, geography and natural wonders, the liber chronicarum contained 298 printed leaves, including 1,809 illustrations from 645 woodcuts by or after painter and woodengraver michael. Also published by durers godfather, this history of the world from its creation to the year 1493 included 1,809 woodcut illustrations produced from 645 different blocks. The liber chronicarum, also known as the nuremberg chronicle, is one of most. Apr 27, 2016 if you were a wealthy german noble in the late 15th century, you could say the same thing about the nuremberg chronicle. The book of chronicles or liber chronicarum by hartmann schedel, also called schedels world history or nuremberg chronicle, starts with the creation of the world by god according to the. Liber chronicarum hartmann schedel snippet view 1493. The university of glasgow is a registered scottish charity. I will be happy to answer any condition questions you may have. Feb 7, 2017 schedel hartmann liber chronicarum, first edition, nuremberg, anton koberger, 12 july, 1493 stay safe and healthy.
The book contains 1809 pictureprints 645 individual woodcuts and 1164 repetitions. First and only latin edition of the most fully realized illustrated book of the fifteenth century and one of the most impressive volumes ever published. The liber chronicarum by hartmann schedel printed in nuremberg by anton koberger in 1493, or nuremberg chronicle as it is generally called, is one of the most important german incunables and the most extensively illustrated book of the 15th century. Hartmann schedel 14401514 liber chronicarum private. The 1493 book is also prized for its printing connection to anton koberger, one of the biggest names in early printing, said luise poulton, curator and head of rare books at the university of utahs j. Anton koberger, 1493 by michael wolgemut, hartmann schedel, anton koberger 1493. He was descended from an old family of skilful artisans who had belonged to the town council as early as 50, and was a goldsmith before he became a printer.
He, too, was a business man of great ability and under anthonys supervision had from the year 1480 displayed great business activity, especially in foreign countries. Liber chronicarum 1493 leather bound anton koberger hartmann schedel on. Anton koberger, for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister, 12 july 1493 the nuremberg chronicle is the most extensively illustrated book of the fifteenth century. The most extensively illustrated book of the fifteenth century was the nuremberg chronicle, issued in latin and german editions. In the spine there are glued two identical leaves of printed hebrew text to add strength to this large tome. Sep 28, 20 the universitys copy of anton kobergers nuremburg chronicle is in german and is a large tome measuring 300 x 430 x 80 mm. Surprisingly even though the nuremberg papermill is represented as an image in the nuremberg town scene, none of its paper was used in the edition.
After the completion of the first dated volume alcinous, 24 nov. Anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister, 12 july 1493. Hartmann schedel compiled this elaborate history of the world from the first day of creation to his own time in an effort to correct what he felt was a slight to german history by other chroniclers. Anton koberger printed the liber chronicarum in a fine rotunda typeface in his shop that had 24 presses. Anton koberger, for sebald screyer and sebastian kammermeister, 1493.
One of the most prolific and influential of germanys early printers, anton koberger ca. The text is a universal history of the christian world from the beginning of times to the early 1490s, written in latin by the. Anton koberger, printer of the nuremberg chronicle, printed the first humanist book in nuremberg in 1472. On the front are depicted four emperors, coloured at the time, on the back there are five popes and a saint, all coloured. Sep 25, 2014 nuremberg chronicles 1493 nuremberg chronicle plate cclv colored, anton koberger michael wolgemut. Published in 1493 in the prosperous city of nuremberg by anton koberger, in what was then the holy roman empire, the chronicle portrays biblical history as well as histories of major european cities of the time. Also included are two illustrations from the chronicle, one 10. Anton koberger printed the ninth german bible in 1493. Fivecenturiesold book surfaces in sandy the 1493 book is also prized for its printing connection to anton koberger, one of the biggest names in early printing, said luise poulton, curator and head of rare books at the university of utahs j. Recto shows hieronymus, patron of theological learning, w. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Ii of the book the nuremberg chronicle liber chronicarum nuremberg. Sebald shreyer, one of the patrons of the chronicle, commissioned paintings from classical mythology for the grand salon of his house.
The text is a universal history of the christian world from the beginning of times to the early 1490s, written in latin by the nuremberg physician. The artist responsible for its superb coloring worked with a rich and vibrant palette to produce a. The nuremberg chronicle from the latin issue of liber chronicarum by hartman schedel. As a comprehensive contemporary picture of geographical and historical knowledge, the nuremberg chronicle as it is called, offers nothing less than a history of the world, and, in its own fashion. First latin edition with two contradictory colophons, the second of which gives the date of july 12, 1493 as the date of completion. Liber chronicarum, first edition, nuremberg, anton koberger, 12 july, 1493 sold for. Anton koberger sheet clxxvi from the liber chronicarum. The complete history boydell press, 2018, ole jorgen benedictow estimates that 5060% of the population of europe died during the black death, an even. After anthony koberger s death 15, his cousin hans koberger, some ten years his junior took charge of the business as trustee for anthonys children. Koberger was originally a goldsmith, godfather of albrecht durer and produced approximately 250 works between 14711504, including arguably his most famous work, the nuremberg chronicle. This copy begins with an index table of 19 leaves, preceded by an impressively lettered title page printed by xylography. He produced three versions of this bible which reused 109 woodcuts from quentell cologne bible of 147879 one uncolored, one.
At his peak, he ran 24 presses and had links with basel, strassburg, lyon, paris, and many other cities. The first edition of the most extensively illustrated book of the 15th century. Cclxii of the book the nuremberg chronicle liber chronicarum nuremberg. Clxxvi, anno mundi 63, anno 934 of the liber chonicarum, anton koberger, nuremberg 1493. From the original nuremberg chronicle by hartmann schedel, printed by anton koberger in 1493 schedel.
Sep 02, 2016 the book is especially famed for its series of over 1,800 woodcuts depicting religious subjects from the old and new testaments, classical and medieval history, and a large series of city views. These were obviously from a much smaller book as two leaves were necessary to cover the length of the spine. Thats a bigdeal book, and if this is an honesttogosh authentic find that would be amazing, poulton said. First edition of the nuremberg chronicle, preceding the german language edition published 23 december 1493 by just over five months. Excellent condition of the pages, minor wear of the binding. Liber cronicarum cum figuris et ymaginibus by hartmann. Thats a bigdeal book, and if this is an honesttogosh authentic find that would be amazing, poulton. Pigskin binding, stamping, corner bosses, repaired clasps, rebacked. Minor edgewear to inner margin, light dampstain to outer margin, no affect to print or illustrations. The nuremberg chronicle, a history of the world from the creation to the year 1493, was the most profusely illustrated book printed during the fifteenth century. The book is especially famed for its series of over 1,800 woodcuts depicting religious subjects from the old and new testaments, classical and medieval history, and a large series of city views. Dated 10 november 1478, kobergers fourth latin edition contained several pointers for readers, for example the first table of contents indicating the folio. If you were a wealthy german noble in the late 15th century, you could say the same thing about the nuremberg chronicle. Anton koberger, for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister, 12 july 1493.
June 12, 1493 printer anton koberger of nuremberg completed the printing and issued the liber chronicarum written by physician hartmann schedel. Leather binding on spine and corners with golden leaf printing on round spine extra customization on request like complete leather. Nuremberg chronicles 1493 nuremberg chronicle plate cclv. The artist responsible for its superb coloring worked with a rich and vibrant palette to. As a comprehensive contemporary picture of geographical and historical knowl. Included is a full page framed with mat and glass to both sides, overall dimensions are 16. He established in 1470 the first printing house in nuremberg anton koberger was born to an established nuremberg family of bakers, and makes his first.
Anton koberger, nuremberg chronicle first published on 12 july 1493, the liber chronicarum now termed by english speakers, the nuremberg chronicle was one of the most popular books of the 15th century. The universitys copy of anton kobergers nuremburg chronicle is in german and is a large tome measuring 300 x 430 x 80 mm. University of glasgow myglasgow glasgow incunabula. Liber chronicarum hartmann schedel, koberger, wohlgemuth. He could be called the first great businessman publisher and the first publisher to rise socially. First edition and an outstanding copy of the first illustrated encyclopedia published at the dawn of the discovery period. One of the outstanding publishers of the fifteenth century was anton koberger, reputed to have operated 24 presses, employed 100 printers and craftsmen, and had agencies in most of the principal cities of europe for the sale of his books and for manuscript acquisition.
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