Shelfmark
Gb.2.16(01)
Author
Stoeffler, Johann, 1452 - 1531 author.
Title
Calendarium Romanum magnum, / Cæsare[a]e maiestati dicatum, D. Ioanne Stœffler Iustingensi mathematico authore.
Varying form of title
Calendarivm Romanvm magnvm
Publication, distribution, etc.
Impressum in Oppenheym : per Jacobum Köbel., Die 24. Martij Mensis. Anno 1518.
Physical description
[12], 74, [32] leaves, 1-62 columns, [9] pages : illustrations, coats of arms (woodcuts) ; 32 cm. (Fo.)
Note
Signatures: *-**⁶, [a]⁴ [b-m]⁶ [n]⁴, A⁶ B⁸ C⁴ D⁶ E⁸ [F-I]⁴ [K-L]².
Note
Leaves [L]1-2 bear errata and a register (largely expressed by page/column number). In some copies these leaves are bound after [n]4, or elsewhere, rather than at the end of the volume.
Note
The title-page is set within an ornamental woodcut border.
Note
The imprint is taken from the colophon.
Note
Everything from quire A onwards is printed in red and black.
Note
Numerous woodcut illustrations, including views of various European towns, the occupations proper to each month of the year, the signs of the zodiac, diagrams of eclipses and various other astronomical tables and diagrams. Some of the woodcuts have been attributed to Hans Beham.
Note
Page *2r (the first page of the dedication) is enclosed within a woodcut architectural border.
Note
With lunar and solar eclipses listed for 1518-1573.
Note
Includes index.
Note
Woodcut initials.
Citation/references note
Adams, S1884
Binding
Early 17th century dark brown calf; blind tooled triple fillet frame with blind tooled fleur-de-lys stamp in centre of boards; holes in front board for chain plate; 20th or 21st century rebacking and some mends to corners of boards; blind tooled single fillet on spine; crimson stained edges; possibly by Vincent Williamson.
Copy-specific note
First of three items in volume.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Dd.3.11.
Copy-specific note
In this copy, leaves [L]1-2 have been bound after the preliminary leaves rather than at the end.
Subject
Calendar Early works to 1800.
Subject
Astrology Early works to 1800.
Genre/Form
Almanacs, German
Added entry--name
Köbel, Jacob, ? - 1533 printer, publisher.
Added entry--name
Beham, Hans Sebald, 1500 - 1550 wood-engraver, artist.
Added entry--place
Germany Oppenheim.
Identifier
B46944