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Schedel, Hartmann
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Liber chronicarum. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, for Sebald Schreyer and Sebastian Kammermeister, 12 July 1493
- Paper
Imperial folio (461 x 318mm.), 325 leaves (of 326, without the blank leaf), [*, **6 ***8; a6 b-d4 e-h6 i2 k4 l-n6 o2 p-q6 r-y4 z6 aa-cc6 dd2 ee6 ff4 gg-ii6 kk2 ll4 mm-zz A-K6 L6-2 M6], gothic type, xylographic title-page, 4- to 14-line initials in red and blue, red initial strokes, numerous woodcut illustrations throughout by Wolgemuth, Pleydenwurff and workshop, including portraits, maps and town views, 5 leaves of De Sarmacia (without conjoint blank) bound between folios CCLXVI and CCLXVII, a few early annotations (some by Villanus) including some in Greek, CONTEMPORARY NUREMBERG BINDING of blind-stamped calf over square wooden boards (Kyriss 112, Adler), title stamped at head of upper cover, metal centre- and cornerpieces, two clasps, a few marginal repairs (affecting woodcuts of Florence and Basel, without loss), a couple of small stains on world map, map of Europe lightly stained, rebacked and a few other repairs to binding
with a facsimile of the German text printed in December 1493 (Leipzig, 1933), copy number 427, vellum binding; together 2 volumes
with a facsimile of the German text printed in December 1493 (Leipzig, 1933), copy number 427, vellum binding; together 2 volumes
Provenance
Vuolphangus Villanus, inscriptions at head of folio II and folio XCV verso, both dated 1560; Ferdinand Hoffmann zu Grünbüchel und Strechau (died 1607), of Styria (advisor to Rudolf II in Prague; he travelled from Linz to Prague with Kepler in 1600), large engraved bookplate
Literature
Goff S307; HC 14508; BMC ii 437; BSB-Ink S-195; Bod-inc S-108; GW M40784
Condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A tall copy in a contemporary Nuremberg binding. The bindery, one of several secular Nuremberg workshops listed by Kyriss (112-118), had previously been linked to the printshop of Anton Koberger. It was active from around 1477 to 1514.