Liber Chronicarum - Chronicle of the World - Nuremberg Chronicle
CITY VIEW OF PASSAU - PATAVIA
(Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, Germany)
Schedel Weltchronik - Liber Chronicarum - Nuremberg Chronicle 1493
latin edition
1. Antique double-paged city view of Passau, latin edition, old colored:
Old antique panoramic view (two leaves) of Passau - Patavia (Bavaria, Germany), by Hartmann Schedel. Woodcut, printed on paper. Folio CC. On reverse with latin text and a smaller woodcuts of german kings and popes.
The city view on the frontside is magnificent originally old colored! Absolutely rare opportunity to get one of the first printed city views of Passau from the late 15th century!
Measures:
Size (woodcut): 22,83 x 14,96 inches (58cm x 38cm)
Double paged leaf (completely): 20,28 x 7,87 inches (51,5cm x 20cm)
Please note: This map is 100% ORIGINAL incunabula double leaf from the 15th century! No facsimile or whatever!
2. Condition:
Very good condition! Centerfold strengthened as usual. Pages with some staining and little browned. Magnificent originally old colored. Please take a look at the pictures. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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