Original 1496 Nuremberg Chronicle Incunable Leaf – Illustrated with Woodcuts
$110.00
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This is an authentic printed page from the famous Nuremberg Chronicle (Das Buch der Chroniken), printed in Germany in 1496. At more than 525 years old, it is one of the earliest examples of printing after Gutenberg’s Bible.
📜 Details of this leaf:
Side A: Multiple portrait woodcuts of scholars and figures, alongside text in Gothic blackletter type.
Side B: Text in two columns with two additional portrait woodcuts.
Printed on handmade rag paper with early movable type and woodblock illustrations.
Condition: Shows age toning, light foxing, pencil notations, and edge wear as expected for a 15th-century leaf. See photos for details. Sold as-is.
🎁 Why it’s special:
Genuine incunable (book printed before 1501).
Over five centuries old — an incredible survival of early printing.
A meaningful gift for book lovers, historians, collectors, or as a unique anniversary present (5th = wood, 1st = paper).
Looks beautiful framed — archival matting and UV-protective acrylic framing available on request.
✨ A true piece of history — each leaf from the Nuremberg Chronicle is unique, and no two are exactly alike.
Original 1496 Nuremberg Chronicle Incunable Leaf – Illustrated with Woodcuts
$110.00