{"product_id":"1882-the-romance-of-theuerdank-holbein-society-facsimile-illustrated-renaissance-epic","title":"1882 “The Romance of Theuerdank” - Holbein Society Facsimile | Illustrated Renaissance Epic","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e1882 Holbein Society facsimile edition of \u003cem data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eThe Romance of Theuerdank\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable reproduction of one of the most celebrated illustrated works of the early 16th century. Originally printed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eAugsburg in 1519\u003c\/strong\u003e, the text was commissioned under \u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eEmperor Maximilian I\u003c\/strong\u003e and authored by \u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eMelchior Pfinzing\u003c\/strong\u003e, serving as a chivalric narrative glorifying Maximilian’s courtship of \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eMary of Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e and his broader exploits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003ePrinted in\u003cstrong\u003e Manchester by the Holbein Society\u003c\/strong\u003e, this edition reflects the organization’s mission to preserve and reproduce historically significant illustrated works. Measuring approximately 38 cm, the volume is presented in softcover (paperback) format and retains its striking series of woodcut illustrations, faithfully reproduced from the original Renaissance masterpiece. These illustrations are attributed to notable artists of the period, including \u003cstrong\u003eHans Burgkmair, Leonhard Beck, Hans Schäufelein, and others,\u003c\/strong\u003e making the work a visual as well as literary landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eTheuerdank\u003c\/em\u003e stands as one of the great literary-artistic achievements of the Renaissance, blending propaganda, romance, and knightly idealism into a richly illustrated epic. It reflects the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eself-mythologizing culture of Maximilian I’s court\u003c\/strong\u003e, where art and literature were used to shape imperial legacy. Facsimile editions such as this, produced in the 19th century, are themselves collectible for their role in preserving and disseminating early printed masterpieces to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12vksnj\" data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eGood overall condition for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nfegp2\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eBinding intact with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003esome text block separation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qd50wy\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eInterior retains strong visual presentation with complete woodcut illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eA compelling acquisition for collectors of Renaissance literature, early printing facsimiles, or historically illustrated works, offering both scholarly and display appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003e⚔️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eWhy Shop With Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003cbr data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003cbr data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping from Austin, Texas\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43549741154378,"sku":"B0003","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/1882-The-Romance-of-Theuerdank-Holbein-Society-Facsimile-Illustrated-Renaissance-Epic.jpg?v=1777381773","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/1882-the-romance-of-theuerdank-holbein-society-facsimile-illustrated-renaissance-epic","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}