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Subject Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor 1459-1519 Notes Explanatory volume to the 2 volumes of plates. Contains an introduction, reproduction of the t.-p., and translation of preface of Vienna edition ...

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Object Details Author Burgkmair, Hans 1473-1531 Aspland, Alfred 1815-1880 Bartsch, Adam von 1757-1821 Subject Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor 1459-1519 Notes Collation; pt. I: 2 p. l., pl. 1-68; pt.