Description: Hartmann Schedel, Nuremberg 1493
Caption: Nuremberg Chronical; A very fine presentation of a candelabra (275 mm x 227 mm). VERSO, another candelabra is depicted. Page from the richest illustrated Incunable, the famous: Nuremberg Chronicle, published the year that Columbus returned to Europe after discovering America. In May of 1493 appeared in the Latin language one of the earliest voluminous books, fully illustrated with 1809 woodcuts printed from 645 woodblocks. 16.3 x 11.8 inch