1493 – H. Schedel – Lubeca Cracovia

Title:           “Lubeca” & “Lubeck” & “Cracovia” & “Nissa”

Description:

The oldest panoramic view of the City of Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Verso the right half of Krakow and the left half of Nysa, two Polish cities.

German edition.

Page number: CCLXVI

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.

Cartographer:      Hartmann Schedel (1440 – 1514)
Sheet size:             58,2 x 40,6 cm
Year:                       1493
Technique:           wood block

Condition:
Good condition. Watermarked paper. Few small losses restored.

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