Der Welfenschatz
Subtitle: Der Reliquienschatz des Braunschweiger Domes aus dem Besitze des herzoglichen Hauses Braunschweig-Lüneburg.
By: Herausgegeben von Otto von Falke, Robert Schmidt und Georg Swarzenski.
Contributors: Schmidt, Robert, 1878-1952, joint ed.; Swarzenski, Georg, 1876-1957, joint ed.
Publisher: Frankfurter Verlagsanstalt a. g.
Published: 1930
Place of publication: Frankfurt am Main
Language: ger
Number of pages: 218
Subjects: Brunswick-Lüneburg, House of.; Braunschweig (Germany) St. Blasius (Cathedral); Reliquaries.; Art objects -- Germany -- Braunschweig.; Goldwork -- Germany.; Art, Medieval.
Notes: English translation of the introduction, issued separately.
The Guelph treasure passed from the cathedral of St. Blasius into the hands of Duke John Frederick of Hanover in 1671, and remained in the Court chapel at Hanover until 1803. Since then, frequent removals of the relics to other places have been made, and they are now (1930) to be offered for sale.
"Von dieser einmaligen auflage sind 200 exemplare für den buchhandel bestimmt."