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Constantinoples Title: Constantinopel Cartographer: Schedel, Hartmann Published: Nurnberg, Koberger Date: 1493 Size: [ca. 37,5 x 52,2 cm] Technic: Woodcut, later colored. Description: Original woodcut from the famous "Nurnberg Chronicle", printed in Nuernberg, in December 1493. Fully hand colored city view of Constantinoples, as well the initials in text rubricated throughout. German text edition. This view of Constantinoples is one of the earliest obtainable authentic city views, published only a few years before 1500. This plate was exactly published and printed in December 1493 in Nurnberg at Anton Koberger. The "Nurnberg Chronicle" was the earliest and most richly illustrated incunabula and description of the world, which was as well illustrated with a small number of authentic double page city views. The woodcuts were mostly cut by Pleydenwurff. Notes: In excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Price: /
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