1699 – Life of Martin Luther – Juncker | First Edition Numismatics & Reformation

Vita D. Martini Lutheri Et Successuum Evangelicae Reformationis Historia Nummi is a fascinating 1699 survey of the life of Martin Luther by Christian Juncker. Juncker, a Saxon historian, had a profound interest in both numismatics and the Protestant Reformation and decided to produce a book that covered both. This book describes the life of Luther through medals and coins. In fact, this book has dozens of full-page engravings including portraits and seemingly countless engraved coins throughout.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Vita D. Martini Lutheri et successuum Euangelicae Reformationis … historia nummis CXLV, atque iconibus
• Author(s): Christian Juncker
• Publisher: Apud Georgium Andream Endterum, Francofurti
• Edition: First Edition. 1699.
• Binding: Full vellum
• Format: (12mo), single volume
• Size:  6.75 in x 4.25 in (17 cm x 11 cm)
• Collation: 468 p
• Illustrations: 51 copper engravings (with over 200 figures)
• Contents Include:
  • Life of Martin Luther
  • History of the Evangelical Reformation
  • Accounts of Reformation developments and events
  • Jubilee histories and commemorations
  • Illustrated numismatics

Condition:

Near Fine. Full vellum binding remains tight and secure with clean surfaces. Engravings are clean and free of tears. Interior pages well preserved.

Why Collect This?

• Early illustrated biography of Martin Luther
• Includes 51 copper engravings

Item Number: #50301