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Budapest Title: Buda Artist: Schedel, Hartmann Published: Nurnberg, Koberger Date: 1493 Size: [39,5 x 27 cm] Technic: Woodcut, uncolored, on text sheet. Description: Original woodcut from the famous "Nurnberg Chronicle", printed in Nuernberg, in December 1493. German text edition. This view of Budapest 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 Koberger. The "Nurnberg Chronicle" was the earliest and most richly illustrated incunable and descripton of the world, which was as well illustrated with a small number of authentic doublepage city views. The woodcuts were mostly cut by Pleydenwurff. Here is only present the left part of the double page woodcut view of Budapest. Notes: In very good condition. A few minor stains or spots, mostly marginal not affecting the image of the map. Condition: VG Reference: Price: /
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