1493 – H. Schedel – Anglia Hispania

Titles: “Anglia” & “Hispania” Description: The imaginary view of England and Spain by Hartmann Schedel from the Latin edition of the “Liber chronicarum” published in 1493. Recto depicts an imaginary, stylized medieval cityscape meant to represent England or London. Because production costs were high, the chronicle’s creators repeatedly recycled the same woodcut blocks to illustrate different locations throughout the book. Verso features a detailed, stylized woodcut view of a fortified European city intended to represent Spain (Hispania). Page number: CCLXXXVIIII 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: 27,0 x 43,5 cm Year: 1493 Technique: wood block Condition: In good condition compare to the age, strong press on watermarked paper. Two 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