Curiosities

Hartmann Schedel: Imago Mortis
Anton Koberger, Nuremberg, 1493
The famouse Dance of Death or Danse Macabre is one of the most sought after leaves of the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel. This woodcut is attribute occasionally to Albrecht Dürer....
Imago Mortis
1493 - Hartmann Schedel
12612
Dance of the Death (Danse Macabre) by Wilhelm Pleydenwurff from Schedel's world chronicle, printed in Nuremberg in 1493.

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Daniel Angelocrator: Doctrina de ponderibus, monetis et mensuris per totum terrarum orbem usitatis.
Johann Nicolaus Stoltzenberger, Frankfurt, 1628
Two rare sets of octant globe gores printed on 4 sheetsTwo sets of globe gores in a projection based on Leonardo da Vinci's idea. Bound into Angelocrator's work on surveying techniques,...
Doctrina de ponderibus, monetis et mensuris per totum terrarum orbem...
1628 - Daniel Angelocrator
11222
Antique map of the world. Printed in Frankfurt by Johann Nicolaus Stoltzenberger in 1628.

4 800,00 €
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Christoph Weigel: Eigentliche abbildung, derer in Venedig gebräuchlichen Schiffe, vornehmlich aber des Bucentauro
Johann Ernst Adelbulner, Nuremberg, 1718
Beautiful old coloured engraving of the Bucintoro (Bucentaur), the state barge of the Doge of Venice. The magnificent Venetian galley was equipped with 168 oars with 42 straps. The Bucintoro was...
Eigentliche abbildung, derer in Venedig gebräuchlichen Schiffe,...
1718 - Christoph Weigel
11936
Copper engraving of a maritim scenery. Galley, Bucentaur, Bucintoro, Venice, Venezia. Printed in Nuremberg by Johann Ernst Adelbulner in 1718.

780,00 €
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Johann Baptist Homann: Geographische Universal-Zeig und Schlag-Uhr
J.B. Homann, Nuremberg, circa 1720
Curious Depiction of California as an Island.Illustration of a geographical clock by Zacharias Landteck, who manufactured it in the early 1700's in Nuremberg. The engraving was created by J....
Geographische Universal-Zeig und Schlag-Uhr
1720 - Johann Baptist Homann
11496
Old coloured map of California as an Island. Printed in Nuremberg by J.B. Homann circa 1720.

980,00 €
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Johann Baptist Homann: Accurata Utopiae tabula. Das ist der Neu-entdeckten Schalck-Welt, oder des so offt benannten, und...
Homann Erben, circa 1740
The Famous Sought After Fantasy Map of Utopia.Schlaraffenland means Land of Cockaigne or Land of milk and honey in German and represents a country of idleness and luxury. This is a...
Accurata Utopiae tabula. Das ist der Neu-entdeckten Schalck-Welt, oder...
1740 - Johann Baptist Homann
12979
Old coloured map of Utopia, Land of Cockaigne. Printed by Homann Erben circa 1740.

1 700,00 €
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Tobias Conrad Lotter: Sphaera Armillaris / Instrumentum artificiale Orrery ab inventore appellatum
T. C. Lotter, Augsburg, 1774
Rare and very decorative engraving with two astronomical devices: On the left an armillary sphere to show the movement of the heavenly bodies, on the right a planetarium, as it was constructed in...
Sphaera Armillaris / Instrumentum artificiale Orrery ab inventore...
1774 - Tobias Conrad Lotter
12741
Armillary Sphere and Planetarium. Printed in Augsburg by T. C. Lotter in 1774.

950,00 €
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Anonymous: Palimpsest 1100 / 1300
1100 (1300)
A palimpsest with first hand writing partly erased from around 1100. On top of it, a Gothic script from around 1300. On parchment which was formerly used as part of a book cover.
Palimpsest 1100 / 1300
1100 - Anonymous
11616
Manuscript on parchment written during the 12th and 14th century.
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Hartmann Schedel: Imago Mortis
Anton Koberger, Nuremberg, 1493
The famouse Dance of Death or Danse Macabre is one of the most sought after leaves of the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel. This woodcut is attribute occasionally to Albrecht Dürer....
Imago Mortis
1493 - Hartmann Schedel
11518
Dance of the Death (Danse Macabre) by Wilhelm Pleydenwurff from Schedel's world chronicle, printed in Nuremberg in 1493.
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Hartmann Schedel: Imago Mortis
Anton Koberger, Nuremberg, 1493
The famouse Dance of Death or Danse Macabre is one of the most sought after leaves of the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel. This woodcut is attribute occasionally to Albrecht Dürer....
Imago Mortis
1493 - Hartmann Schedel
11973
Dance of the Death (Danse Macabre) by Wilhelm Pleydenwurff from Schedel's world chronicle, printed in Nuremberg in 1493.
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Sebastian Münster: Mostri marini & terrestri, che si trouano in ogni luogo nelle parti d' aquilone
Basle, circa 1550
One of the most famous charts of mythical sea monsters by Sebastian Munster. The monsters are derivative from the 'Carta Marina' of 1539 by Olaus Magnus and have been used by many 16th and 17th...
Mostri marini & terrestri, che si trouano in ogni luogo nelle parti d'...
1550 - Sebastian Münster
10944
Coloured woodcut of seamonsters of the 16th century. Published by Seb. Munster in Basel during the year 1550.
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Sebastian Münster: Von der Insel Giava
Heinrich Petri, Basle, 1574
Early depiction of cannibalism in Southeast Asia. Verso a view of Pego. Transcription of the text to the right of the woodcut:In etlichen Stetten dieser Inseln frißt man Menschenfleisch,...
Von der Insel Giava
1574 - Sebastian Münster
11533
Woodcut of a historical scene. Cannibalism. Printed in Basle by Heinrich Petri in 1574.
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Sebastian Münster: Mörwunder und seltzame thier, wie die in Mitnächtigen ländern gefunden werden
Heinrich Petri, Basle, 1574
One of the most sought after 16th century curiosities.The famous charts of mythical sea and land monsters by Sebastian Munster in beautiful colours. With fantastic fishes and lobsters...
Mörwunder und seltzame thier, wie die in Mitnächtigen ländern gefunden...
1574 - Sebastian Münster
11685
Beautiful coloured woodcut of sea and land monsters. Published by Heinrich Petri and printed in Basel in 1574.
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Francois de Belleforest: [Tropic of Cancer - Tropic of Capricorn]
Nicolas Chesneau, Michel Sonnius, Paris, 1575
A depiction of the tropics where the sun is in Zenith during the solstice.This woodcut was published in La Cosmographie Universelle de tout le monde , printed 1575 in two volumes in Paris by...
[Tropic of Cancer - Tropic of Capricorn]
1575 - Francois de Belleforest
11619
A symbolic description of the tropics. Printed in Paris by Nicolas Chesneau, Michel Sonnius in 1575.
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Francois de Belleforest: [Noah's Ark]
Nicolas Chesneau, Michel Sonnius, Paris, 1575
A very detailed woodcut of Noah's Ark.This woodcut was published in La Cosmographie Universelle de tout le monde , printed 1575 in two volumes in Paris by Nicolas Chesneau and Michel Sonnius...
[Noah's Ark]
1575 - Francois de Belleforest
11620
Woodcut of an old master drawing. Noah's Ark. Printed in Paris by Nicolas Chesneau, Michel Sonnius in 1575.
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Andreas Cellarius: Atlas Coelestius: seu Harmonia Macrocosmica
Valk & Schenk, Amsterdam, (1660) 1708
Old coloured title page of Andreas Cellarius' star atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica Seu Atlas Universalis Et Novus first published by J. Janssonius in 1660. This title page is from the reissue by Valk...
Atlas Coelestius: seu Harmonia Macrocosmica
1660 - Andreas Cellarius
11500
Copper engraving of a title page. Cellarius Harmonia Macrocosmica. Printed in Amsterdam by Valk & Schenk in 1708.
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Pieter Schenk: Accurata Utopiae tabula. Das ist der neu entdeckten Schalck Welt, oder des so offt benanten, und...
P. Schenk, 1700-10
Rare original edition of the famous fantasy map of Utopia.Schlaraffenland means Land of Cockaigne in German and represents a country of idleness and luxury. This is a totally imaginary...
Accurata Utopiae tabula. Das ist der neu entdeckten Schalck Welt, oder...
1700 - Pieter Schenk
12421
Old coloured map of Utopia, Land of Cockaigne. Printed by P. Schenk in 1700.
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Christoph Weigel: Durchschnitt eines Capital Krieg-Schiffs...
Johann Ernst Adelbulner, Nuremberg, 1718
Engraving of a three-masted warship. With great detail of the ship's equipment, construction and rigging. In the centre a large and extraordinarily detailed cutaway view. Surrounded by...
Durchschnitt eines Capital Krieg-Schiffs...
1718 - Christoph Weigel
11935
Copper engraving of a maritim scenery. Warship. Printed in Nuremberg by Johann Ernst Adelbulner in 1718.
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Christoph Weigel: Erste Tafel in welcher alle gehörige Werk-Zeuge zur Kriegs-Kunst, und Artillerie, zu Belagerung...
Johann Ernst Adelbulner, Nuremberg, 1718
Old coloured engraving with numerous illustrations of siege and war technology by Christoph Weigel. Including different military equipment such as cannons, mortars, battle axes, various types of...
Erste Tafel in welcher alle gehörige Werk-Zeuge zur Kriegs-Kunst, und...
1718 - Christoph Weigel
11937
Copper engraving of a military scene. Printed in Nuremberg by Johann Ernst Adelbulner in 1718.
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Christoph Weigel: Andere Tafel in welcher alle gehörige Vestungs Gebäue von underschiedlichen Manieren derer...
Johann Ernst Adelbulner, Nuremberg, 1718
Originally coloured copper engraving with footprint of fortifications by Christoph Weigel. Military architecture of defensive and fortified buildings for the construction of castles, citadels,...
Andere Tafel in welcher alle gehörige Vestungs Gebäue von...
1718 - Christoph Weigel
11938
Copper engraving of a military scene. Fortress. Printed in Nuremberg by Johann Ernst Adelbulner in 1718.
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Christoph Weigel: Behende Meilen-Messung Zu denen fürnehmsten Städten in Teutschland / Miliometria distantiis...
Johann Ernst Adelbulner, Nuremberg, 1718
Beautiful distance table with large, impressive cartouche. Shows the distances between German and big European cities. From Bequemer Schul- und Reisen-Atlas also titled Atlas scholasticus et...
Behende Meilen-Messung Zu denen fürnehmsten Städten in Teutschland /...
1718 - Christoph Weigel
11943
Old coloured distance chart. Printed in Nuremberg by Johann Ernst Adelbulner in 1718.
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George Matthäus Seutter: Kalendarium Juliano-Romanum Perpetuum
circa 1720
Hand coloured copper engraving of Matthaeus Seutter. Showing large round calendar.
Kalendarium Juliano-Romanum Perpetuum
1720 - George Matthäus Seutter
10004
Old coloured engraving of a calendar. Published in 1720.
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Johann Baptist Homann: Neue Tafel vor alle Liebhabers und See-fahrende Personen Stellet vor ein Orlog oder Kriegs-Schiff...
J. B. Homann, Nuremberg, circa 1720
Large, old coloured engraving of a warship by Johann Baptist Homann. Published around 1720 in Nuremberg. Shows a three-master battleship with dinghies in the centre, below the cross section of the...
Neue Tafel vor alle Liebhabers und See-fahrende Personen Stellet vor ein...
1720 - Johann Baptist Homann
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Copper engraving of a maritim scenery. Warship. Printed in Nuremberg by J. B. Homann circa 1720.
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Johann Baptist Homann: Tafel in welcher alle gehörige Werck-zeuge zur Kriegs-Kunst, Vestungs-bau und Artillerie, zu...
J. B. Homann, Nuremberg, circa 1720
Large, old coloured engraving with numerous illustrations of siege and war technology by Johann Baptist Homann. Including different military equipment such as cannons, mortars, battle axes, various...
Tafel in welcher alle gehörige Werck-zeuge zur Kriegs-Kunst,...
1720 - Johann Baptist Homann
11810
Copper engraving of a military scene. Printed in Nuremberg by J. B. Homann circa 1720.
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Johann Baptist Homann: Neue Tafel vor alle Liebhabers und See-fahrende Personen Stellet vor ein Orlog oder Kriegs-Schiff...
J. B. Homann, Nuremberg, circa 1720
Large, old coloured engraving of a warship by Johann Baptist Homann. Published around 1720 in Nuremberg. Shows a three-master battleship with dinghies in the centre, below the cross section of the...
Neue Tafel vor alle Liebhabers und See-fahrende Personen Stellet vor ein...
1720 - Johann Baptist Homann
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Copper engraving of a maritim scenery. Warship. Printed in Nuremberg by J. B. Homann circa 1720.
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