Schedel, Hartmann. Simon of Trent. Liber Chronicarum. Illustrated by Michael Wohlgemuth and Hanns Pleydenwurff

AUCTION 27 | Tuesday, February 08th, 2005 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Autographed Letters, Manuscripts, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 384

(NUREMBERG CHRONICLE)

Schedel, Hartmann. Simon of Trent. Liber Chronicarum. Illustrated by Michael Wohlgemuth and Hanns Pleydenwurff

Folio from the Nuremberg Chronicle. Matted 14.5 x 10 inches image size

Nuremberg, Anton Koberger, 1493:

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $700

The Blood Libel allegations relating to Simon of Trent in 1475, led to the extermination of the Italian Jewish community of Trent. Simon was regarded as a martyr until 1965 when the Vatican ordered suspension of such activity. See EJ III, col. 97