1493 – H. Schedel – De Carinthia

Titles:           “De Carinthia nuc Germaniae provincia”

Description:

The imaginary view of Duchy of Carinthia, located in southern Austria and parts of northern Slovenia, by Hartmann Schedel from the Latin edition of the “Liber chronicarum” published in 1493. Leaf number CCLXXVII.

The Nuremberg Chronicles was the first printed history of the known world with about 2000 woodcuts the most picturesque work of the early time of printing. It became one of the most popular books of the 15th. century. The woodblock cutters were Michael Wolgemut, teacher of Albrecht Dürer and his stepson Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. The printing was carried out under the supervision of the great scholar-printer Anton Koberger for Sebald Schreyer and Sebastian Kammermeister.

Cartographer:      Hartmann Schedel (1440 – 1514)
Sheet size:               33,0 x 47,9 cm
Year:                         1493
Technique:            wood block

Condition:
In very good condition compare to the age, strong press on hand made paper. Few wormholes present.

This is an original antique map published in 1493 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity