The Power of the Stars

Cod. Pal. germ. 832 Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg (Heidelberg, Germany)

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The Power of the Stars

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Codicology

Alternative Titles: Die Macht der Gestirne
Heidelberger Schicksalsbuch
Astrolabium Planum of Heidelberg
Type: Manuscript on parchment
Size / Format: 50 pages / 34.5 × 26.0 cm
Origin: Germany
Date: ca. 1491
Epochs: Late Middle Ages Onwards
Style: Gothic
Genre: Prophecies / Divination
Language: German
Illustrations: 72 miniatures
Artist / School: Johannes Hartlieb and others (authors)
Workshop of Berthold Furtmeyr (illuminators)
Previous Owners: Pope Gregory XV (1554–1623)
Biblioteca Palatina (Heidelberg, Germany)

Available facsimile editions:

Facsimile Editions

#1 Die Macht der Gestirne

Imago – Rimini, 2020

Publisher: Imago – Rimini, 2020

Limited Edition: 999 copies

Binding: Black grained leather binding with gold tooling and a cental stone

Commentary: 1 volume
Language: German

Partial facsimile of the original “The Power of the Stars”. The reproduction may cover only part of the original or differ from it in format, appearance or feel. Reproduction of the fol. 84r-109v of the original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors).

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