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Printing of Buch der Natur

When: 1475
Where: Augsburg
Part of: Early Printing Milestones of 1475

Hans Bämler issued the first dated printed edition of Conrad of Megenberg's 'Buch der Natur' in Augsburg.

In 1475, Hans Bämler's shop in Augsburg issued the first dated printed edition of Conrad of Megenberg's 'Puch der Natur'. This work, a survey of natural history, is considered the first natural history in the German language, marking a milestone in German printing.

Sources

Conrad of Megenberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-22

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