| Notes: Text in German and some English. Minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. 514 pages, page 514 has a small tear at the bottom, profusely illustrated in color. SummaryAuction: Künker Auction 418 on 29 January 2025, Berlin.Theme: “Minted History of the Thirty Years’ War and the Peace of Westphalia”, forming part two of a distinguished collection.Scope: 701 lots; €10 million total estimate; Part 2 estimated at €3.3 million.Highlights: Exceptionally rare gold coins and medals, many featuring prominent historical figures like Gustav II Adolf, Frederick the Winter King, Wallenstein, and Christian the Elder.Outcome: Several items vastly outperformed estimates, proving the impressive quality and desirability of the collection. |