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The image is a page from an Alumni Bulletin, specifically Tablet 2, dated January 1947. The main content of the page is an article titled "Fifteenth Century Books," which discusses an exhibition of fifteenth-century illustrated books at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition was made possible through the generosity of several individuals and institutions, including Carl H. Pforzheimer, Lessing J. Rosenwald, Walter C. Baker, Jr., the Grober Club, and the Harvard College Library.

The article highlights the significance of the exhibition, noting that it showcases some of the finest examples of book illustration from the fifteenth century. Key books mentioned include:

1. Nuremberg Chronicle (1493) by Hartmann Schedel, with illustrations by Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff.
2. Lives of the Saints (1477) by Jacobus de Voragine.
3. Mirror of the Human Salvation (1476), a block book with pictures and text cut on the same wood block.
4. Boccaccio’s Famous Women (1473), printed in Ulm, featuring an extraordinary initial representing the Temptation of Adam and Eve.
5. Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (1499), printed in Venice, with illustrations by Aldus Manutius.
6. Monte Santo di Dio (1477) and Dante’s Divine Comedy (1491), both printed in Florence, with copperplate engravings.

The article also mentions other notable exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including Renaissance sculpture and medals from the collection of Gustave Dreyfus, and Chinese paintings from the Ming and Ch'ing dynasties gifted by Ellen B. Stone.

Additionally, there is a smaller note at the bottom mentioning that the Fogg Art Museum has on exhibition twenty drawings of Old Boston by Lester G. Hornby, new acquisitions of Mayan objects, and seventeenth-century prints.

The image shows a page from an alumni bulletin, specifically from February, detailing an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum. The focus is on a collection of fifteenth-century books, assembled through contributions from various institutions such as the Boston Athenaeum, Wellesley College Library, the Grotius Club, and Harvard College Library.

The exhibition highlights several significant books and manuscripts, including:

1. Biblia Pauperum: Known as the Poor Preacher’s Bible, an illustrated Bible.
2. Apocalypse: Illustrated with woodblock prints.
3. Ars moriendi: A book on the art of dying.
4. Ars memorandi: A treatise on memory.
5. Speculum humanum salvationis: A mirror of human salvation.
6. Unique copies of works such as Boccaccio’s Famous Women, the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, and the Spiegel des Menschlichen Lebens.

Additionally, the page mentions a unique manuscript by Ulrich von Richenthal, and includes woodblock illustrations from books. The exhibition also features important block books and highlights the fine condition and rarity of many of these items.

The bulletin notes that the Fogg Art Museum also has other exhibitions running concurrently:

• Renaissance sculpture and medals from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus of Paris.
• Specimens of Chinese paintings from the Ming and Ch'ing dynasties, gifted by Galen L. Stone.

There is also a mention at the bottom of the page that the Fogg Art Museum has new acquisitions, including drawings by Lester G. Hornby and Mayan objects, along with 17th-century prints.

The document is a bulletin from the Fogg Art Museum, detailing an exhibition of fifteenth-century books. The exhibition, made possible by loans from various institutions and individuals, showcases a collection of books in excellent condition, many with original bindings. Highlights include works from important centers of book illustration such as Augsburg, Ulm, Naples, and Venice. Notable books mentioned are the 'Lives of the Saints,' 'Mirror of Man's Life,' 'Boccaccio's Famous Women,' the 'Hypnerotomachia Poliphili,' and works by Monte and Dante. The exhibition also features French books, including a perfect copy of the 'Book of Hours,' and rare Spanish and Dutch books. Five important block books are displayed, with one being unique to America. Additionally, the exhibition includes an illustrated manuscript and the first printed edition of a work by Sorg. Other exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum include Renaissance sculpture and medals, Chinese paintings, and Mayan objects. The bulletin is dated February 1943.

The image displays a page from the "Alumni Bulletin" dated February 1932, specifically focusing on an article titled "Fifteenth Century Books."

Summary of the Article:

Exhibition Overview:
The Fogg Art Museum is hosting an exhibition of fifteenth-century illustrated books. This exhibition is made possible through the generosity of several institutions and individuals, including the Boston Athenaeum, Carl H. Pforzheimer, Lessing J. Rosenwald, the Wellesley College Library, Boies Penrose, the Grolier Club, and the Harvard College Library. The assembled collection features a remarkable array of books, nearly all in excellent condition and many in their original fine bindings.

Notable Books:

• German Works: Augsburg stands out as a significant center of book production, particularly for illustrated books. Some key works include:

  • The Bible printed by Günther Zainer in the 1470s.
  • "Lives of the Saints" (1471-2), "Spiegel des Menschlichen Lebens" (Mirror of Man's Life) (1476) also by Zainer.
  • "Biblia Pauperum" (Poor Preacher's Bible), showing five important biblical block books.

• Early European Examples:

  • The first illustrated book printed north of the Alps, Boccaccio's "Famous Women" (Ulm, 1473).
  • The Naples Aesop, featuring fine woodcuts.
  • A perfect copy of the Hyperotomachia Poliphili (Venice, 1499), noted for its illustrations and typography.
  • Monte Sancto di Dio (Florence, 1477) and Dante (1481), both with engravings.

• French, Spanish, and Dutch Books:

  • Important French books include a rare, perfect copy of the "Book of Hours."
  • Spanish and Dutch books are scarce, with notable examples including illustrated Caxons and Dutch block books.

Unique and Rare Books:

• Unique or nearly unique copies include:
  • The Apocalypse and Ars moriendi.
  • A block book of "Ars Memorandi."
  • Several texts on human salvation, like the "Mirror of Human Salvation."
• The Miracalles de Nostre Dame, a unique copy in America.

Additional Exhibitions:
From February 15 to 20, the Fogg Art Museum will display Renaissance sculpture and medals from Gustave Dreyfus's collection, marking its first public exhibition in America.
There will also be an exhibition of Chinese paintings in the balcony room, featuring works from the Ming and Ch’ing dynasties from the Bruce Collection, the gift of Galen L. Stone.

Other Information:

• The Fogg Art Museum is presenting exhibitions featuring 15th-century book illustrations, new drawings by Lester G. Hornby, recent acquisitions of Mayan objects, and 17th-century prints.

The image is a page from an alumni bulletin, dated February, featuring an article about an exhibition of fifteenth-century books at the Fogg Art Museum. The main points of the article are as follows:

1. Exhibition Details:

   • The Fogg Art Museum is showcasing an exhibition of fifteenth-century illustrated books.
   • The collection includes books from the Boston Athenaeum, Carl H. Pforzheimer, Lessing J. Rosenwald, the Wellesley College Library, Boies Penrose, 2d, the Grolier Club, and the Harvard College Library.
   • The books are in remarkable condition, many in their original fine bindings.

2. Important Examples:

   • The article highlights several outstanding examples of book illustration from the fifteenth century, such as:
     • A copy of Boccaccio’s "Famous Women" printed in Ulm in 1473.
     • The "Lives of the Saints" printed in Augsburg around 1471-1472.
     • A Bible printed around 1475.
     • "Spiegel des Menschlichen Lebens" (Mirror of Man's Life) printed in Augsburg around 1476.
     • The Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (Strife of Love in a Dream) printed in Venice in 1499, noted for its extraordinary illustrations.
     • The Naples Aesop, a perfect copy of the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili.
     • The Monte Saneto di Dio and the Dante of 1481, both printed in Florence, with copperplate engravings.
     • Other rare books include a perfect copy of the Book of Hours, rare Spanish books, illustrated Caxons, and Dutch books.

3. Block Books:

   • The article mentions block books, which are books where pictures and text are cut on the same wood block. Examples include:
     • Biblia Pauperum (Poor Preacher’s Bible)
     • Apocalypse, Ars moriendi (Art of Dying)
     • Ars memorandi, and Speculum humanae salvationis (Mirror of Human Salvation)

4. Unique Items:

   • A unique illustrated manuscript, Ulrich von Richenthal’s Konzil zu Constanz, and the printed edition of the same book issued by Sorg in Augsburg in 1483.
   • The exhibition also includes illustrations cut from books.

5. Other Exhibitions:

   • From February 15 to 20, the Fogg Art Museum will have an exhibition of Renaissance sculpture and medals from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus of Paris.
   • There are also Chinese paintings from the Ming and Ch'ing Dynasties on display in the balcony room, part of the Bruce Collection, gifted by Galen L. Stone.

6. Additional Notes:

   • The bulletin mentions that the Fogg Art Museum also has on exhibition examples of book illustrations from the 15th century, twenty drawings of Old Boston by Lester G. Hornby, new acquisitions of Mayan objects, and 17th-century prints.

The article concludes with a note about the availability of these exhibitions during the specified period.

The image is a page from an alumni bulletin titled "Alumni Bulletin Febz," dated January. The main content of the page describes an exhibition of fifteenth-century illustrated books at the Fogg Art Museum, made possible through the generosity of several institutions and individuals, including the Boston Athenæum, Carl H. Pforzheimer, Lessing J. Rosenwald, the Wellesley College Library, Boies Penrose, 2d, the Grolier Club, and the Harvard College Library.

The exhibition features a remarkable collection of books, many in perfect condition and with original bindings. It highlights various significant book-illustration centers, with examples from cities like Ulm, Augsburg, and Venice. The bulletin mentions several notable books, such as the famous "Lives of the Saints" by Günther Zainer, the "Book of Hours" by the best period printers, and the "Hypnerotomachia Poliphili," an illustrated book printed in Venice in 1499.

The text also describes unique items in the exhibition, such as the "Famous Women" by Boccaccio, and rare block books like the "Biblia Pauperum" and "Apocalypse." It notes the scarcity of many of the books and highlights the importance of the collection in terms of both the quality of the illustrations and the rarity of the books themselves.

Additionally, the bulletin lists other exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, including works by Old Boston artist Lester G. Hornby, new acquisitions of Mayan objects, and 17th-century prints.

The page also includes a smaller boxed note at the bottom, summarizing the current exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning the fifteenth-century book illustrations, drawings by Lester G. Hornby, and other notable acquisitions.

This image shows a page from a publication that appears to be titled "Alumni Bulletin" from February. The page details an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum showcasing fifteenth-century illustrated books.

The exhibition is made possible through donations from several entities, including the Boston Athenaeum, Carl H. Pforzheimer, Lessing J. Rosenwald, the Wellesley College Library, Boies Penrose, 2d, the Groher Club, and the Harvard College Library. The exhibition presents nearly perfect condition books, many in their original bindings, and aims to showcase the most important and finest examples of book illustrations from that century.

Specific books highlighted in the exhibition include:

1. Lives of the Saints (1471-2) and Spiegel des Menschlichen Lebens (Mirror of Man's Life) about 1476.
2. The first illustrated book printed in Ulm, Boccaccio's Famous Women, 1473.
3. The Naples Aesop, the Verona Valeturius, and a copy of the Hypernotomachia Poliphili (Circle of Love in a Dream) printed in Venice in 1499.
4. Santa dei Did (1477), and the Dante (1481) both printed in Florence.
5. An illustrated manuscript by Ulrich von Richenthal and the printed edition of the same book issued by Sorg in Augsburg in 1483.
6. Biblia Pauperum (Poor Preacher's Bible), Apocalypse, Ars moriendi (Art of Dying), Ars Memorandi, and Speculum humanae salvationis (Mirror of Human Salvation).

Other exhibitions at the museum include examples of book illustrations from Lester G. Hornby, new collections of Mayan objects, 17th-century prints, Renaissance sculptures, medals from the collection of the late Gustave Dreyfus of Paris, and Chinese paintings from the Ming and Ch’ing Dynasties.

The page appears to be from a catalog or promotional material providing detailed descriptions of the exhibits and additional notes in the margins, "Febu" and "Jan."

This image shows a typewritten document titled "Alumni Bulletin February 1," which appears to be an informational page or newsletter about various exhibitions and collections. The main article is titled "Fifteenth Century Books," and it describes an exhibition of fifteenth-century illustrated books hosted by the Fogg Art Museum, mentioning specific items like Boccaccio's "Famous Women," printed in 1473, and an illustrated book by Albrecht Dürer, printed in 1498. The article details certain books and the special characteristics that make them noteworthy, like the quality of the paper, the rarity of the books, and the unique features of the illustrations.

There is also a section titled "Other Exhibitions" that mentions other events at the Fogg Art Museum, including an exhibition featuring specimens of Chinese paintings from the Ming and Ch'ing Dynasties and a collection given by Grenville L. Winthrop.

At the bottom of the page, under the heading "Fogg Art Museum," there is an update about the museum's new acquisitions, which includes book drawings of the 15th century, newly illustrated old Boston maps, Mayan objects, and 17th-century prints.

There are some handwritten annotations on the page, such as "Feb 2-," a circled "Jadw.," and "Detys Coll'n" written at the side, which could be referencing the Detys Collection.

The document is punched with three holes on its left margin, suggesting that it was once part of a binder or filing system. The page appears aged, with slight discoloration indicating it is an older document.

Description of the Image:

The image shows a page from a publication titled "Alumni Bulletin", dated February. The page is dedicated to an exhibition of Fifteenth-Century Books organized by the Fogg Art Museum. The text provides detailed information about the exhibition, highlighting its significance and the notable books on display.

Key Elements:

1. Title and Context:

   • The heading at the top reads "Fifteenth Century Books", indicating the focus of the exhibition.
   • The text begins with a mention of the Fogg Art Museum hosting an exhibition of fifteenth-century illustrated books, showcasing a remarkable collection of books in nearly perfect condition, many with original fine bindings.

2. Exhibition Details:

   • The exhibition features books from various renowned institutions, including the Boston Athenæum, Carl H. Pflezheimer Library, Lessing J. Rosenwald, the Worcester College Library, Boies Penrose College Library, and the Harvard College Library.
   • The collection includes books from Germany, with Augsburg being highlighted as a major center for illustrated books. Notable examples include:
     • "Leben der Heiligen" (Lives of the Saints, 1471–2), a Bible about 1475.
     • "Spiegel des Menschlichen Lebens" (Mirror of Man’s Life), printed by Günther Zainer in 1476.
     • "Boccaccio's Famous Women", printed in Ulm in 1473, featuring an extraordinary initial with the Tempter's head and Eve.
     • "The Hypernotamia", printed in Venice in 1499.
     • "The Monte Sancto di Prato" (1481), with woodcut illustrations.

3. Notable Books and Features:

   • The exhibition includes rare and unique books, such as:
     • "Apocalypse", "Ars memorandi", "Speculum humane salvationis", and "Mirror of Human Salvation".
     • A text book cut on wood, with illustrations printed on the same block.
   • Special mention is given to a unique illustrated manuscript, "Ulrich von Richenau's Konzi zu Constantz", printed in Augsburg in 1483.
   • The exhibition also showcases complete books with illustrations cut from books, offering a comprehensive picture of book illustration in the fifteenth century.

4. Additional Exhibitions:

   • At the bottom of the page, there is a note about other exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum:
     • From February 15 to 20, the Fogg Art Museum will display an exhibition of sculpture and medals from the collection of Gustave Dreyfus of Paris, marking the first public showing in America.
     • The gallery also features Chinese paintings from the Mung Collection, a gift from Galen L. Stone, showcasing works from the Bing and Ch'ing Dynasties.

5. Design and Layout:

   • The page is formatted in a clean, typed style typical of early 20th-century publications.
   • The text is organized into paragraphs, with clear headings and subheadings.
   • There are handwritten annotations in the margins, including the words "Dreyfos Colla", likely indicating a note or reference by someone reviewing the document.

6. Footer Information:

   • At the bottom, there is a small note mentioning that the Fogg Art Museum has an exhibition of book illustrations of the 15th century, twenty drawings of Old Boston by Lester G. Hornby, new acquisitions of Mayan objects, and 17th-century prints.

Summary:

The image depicts a page from an Alumni Bulletin detailing an exhibition of fifteenth-century illustrated books at the Fogg Art Museum. The exhibition highlights rare and significant books from various collections, emphasizing their historical and artistic value. The page also mentions other concurrent exhibitions, including sculpture, medals, and Chinese paintings, providing a comprehensive overview of the museum's activities during that period. The layout is formal and informative, with handwritten notes adding a personal touch.

The image is a page from a bulletin, likely from a museum or cultural institution, featuring an article about an exhibition of fifteenth-century books. The article is titled "Fifteenth Century Books" and discusses an exhibition at the Fogg Art Museum, which is showcasing a collection of fifteenth-century books. The books are described as being in nearly perfect condition and many in their original fine bindings, with Augsburg being the most important center of book illustration during that period.

The article mentions several notable books on display, including the Lives of the Saints, Spiegel des Menschlichen Lebens (Mirror of Man's Life), Boccaccio's Famous Women, and the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (Strife of Love in a Dream). It also highlights the rarity of some of these books, with only a few copies existing in the United States or even the world.

In addition to the books, the exhibition also includes illustrations cut from books, providing a complete picture of fifteenth-century book illustration. The article also mentions other exhibitions at the Fogg Art Museum, such as a collection of sculpture and medals from the Renaissance, Chinese paintings from the Ming and Ch'ing dynasties, and Mayan objects.

The image also includes a table with the dates "Febz" and "Jan." at the top, possibly indicating the months in which the exhibitions mentioned in the article were held. The overall tone of the article is informative and educational, providing readers with an overview of the fifteenth-century books on display and their historical significance.