April 17, 2024
1557 LYCOSTHENES FOLIO LEAF Hcol 5 Woodcuts VISIONS Wonders 1343 AD
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1557 LYCOSTHENES FOLIO LEAF Hcol 5 Woodcuts VISIONS Wonders 1343 AD Description Lycosthenes [Conrad Wolffhart] Omens and Portents on LEAF from Prodigiorum Ac Ostentorum Chronicon. Basel, Henricpeteri, 1557. 27.7 x 18.2 cm. Leaf with 5 hand coloured woodcuts, recto and verso. Superb ORIGINAL leaf from Lycosthenes’ outstanding and extremely scarce Book of Omens and Portents. It is one of the most unusual and beautifully illustrated books of the Renaissance. It is the most exhaustive early work illustrating medieval superstition. Cover wonders and visions A very interesting and attractive leaf! Please view images carefully for condition. Some light colour show through. All of the prints we sell are Original. We guarantee all rare books, antiquarian prints and art works to be original and authentic. Due to their age, some imperfections can be expected and colouring may be contemporary or undertaken at a later date unless specifically noted. Please view our images carefully. See my other listings for more great items! Payment Invoices are sent automatically after each sale. Should you wish to group purchases for COMBINED SHIPPING please wait with you payment until you have finished bidding. Thank you! Shipping Parcels are sent by ROYAL MAIL PRIORITY POST. Sales of overs US$ 100 are SENT FREE OF CHARGE. WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO
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