Feuer-Buech

Date:
1584
  • Manuscripts

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Description

Durch ainem gelerrten Kriegs verstenndigen mit grossem vleis auffs villen Probiertten Kunsten unnd Erfharungen zesamen gezogen. Wie auc Zeugh auffs sambt allen Munition unnd zuegeh?r Anhaymisch sollte gehalten werden. Auch von Salbetter Schwebel Koln und Pulffer. Feur Pfeill willte unnd z?ure Sturm Feder unnd Wheeren Antleggendt unnd wordt Feuer Vergifft und Unvergiffte Rauch oder D?mpff, Confortaturen zuem Pulffer unnd den Oelen zuem Feuerwercken... Illustrated by 31 water-colour drawings of bombs, fireworks, etc. Title and headings in red, text within red rules. Inside the upper cover, signature of Baltassar Koler, dated 1582.

Publication/Creation

1584

Physical description

1 volume
1 leaves + 255 folios (last 4 blank). folio. 281/2 x 19 cm. Original stamped calf binding, worn; clasps and ties wanting. T.page and last (blank) leaf damaged: somewhat damp-stained throughout.

Language note

In German.

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

Location of original

Wellcome Library; GB.
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    MS.272

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