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Europe Title: [incunabula woodcut map of Europe] Cartographer: Schedel, Hartmann Published: Nurnberg, Koberger Date: 1493 Size: [39,2 x 58 cm] Technic: Woodcut, uncolored, on the full textsheet. Description: Original woodcut map published in the famous "Nurnberg Chronicle", printed in Nuernberg, in December 1493. Verso with descriptive text and the imprint for the German text edition of the 'Nurnberg chronicle'. This map of Central and Northern Europe is one of the earliest obtainable authentic woodcut maps, published only a few years before 1500. The plate was exactly published and printed in December 1493 in Nurnberg at 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. The map extends from Southern France in the Southwest towards Lithuania in the Northeast. In the north it shows Iceland, Norway, Lappland, Sweden, Finnland, land mass named 'Grunland' and parts of Russia. The centre of the map provides good and detailed information on rivers and mountain chains of Central Europe showing Germany, Poland and Hungary prominently. Capitals and regions are named. Notes: Printed on the full double page sheet (45,6 x 62,8 cm) as published. Small restorations and mended stitch wholes in the centre fold, as usual. as well a few skillful restorations at the right blank outer margin, these are not affecting the image of the map. A very good impression on paper with wide margins. In very good condition. Condition: VG/Excellent Reference: Price: /
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