Schedel, Hartmann

Folio (430 x 294mm.), 306 leaves (of 326), 64 lines and headline, Gothic letter, woodcut maps of the world and of Europe, numerous woodcut views and illustrations by Michael Wohlgemuth and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff and their workshop, including Albrecht Dürer, seventeenth-century calf with arms in gilt on upper cover, morocco label on spine "Nuremberg Chronicle", lacking title and 19-leaf index (folios I-CCCIX all present), some restoration at outer corners, last few leaves browned, map of Europe strengthened at edges, binding rubbed and somewhat worn, rebacked

Sir Thomas Coghill, of Coghill, co. York and Bletchington co. Oxford, arms on cover

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Schedel's chronicle, a history of the world from the Creation to his own time, is remarkable for its illustrations, its graphic designs, its printing and for its woodcuts and depictions of cities. It also includes the famous early map of Europe (by Hieronymus Münzer after Nicolas Cusa) and a Ptolemaic world map (Shirley 19). The many woodcut illustrations include events from the Bible, pictures of human monstrosities, portraits of kings, queens, saints and martyrs, and allegorical pictures of miracles. A note on the inside front cover states "Saved out of fire at Sothebys in London and sold as salvage stock 1865... £3".