Number 1324
1882–1918) Collection of Peter Günther, the 1911 German World Champion and 1914 European Champion in cycling (both in the stayer event): a postcard signed by Peter Günther; a handwritten postcard by Peter Günther with his original signature, mailed on July 8, 1912; three original black-and-white photographs of Peter Günther, ca. 1905; 1 black-and-white photograph of Günther mounted on cardboard, 1902; an original condolence letter from the Günther family, 1918. 23x17.5 cm to 9x9 cm. A wonderful collection dedicated to the Cologne cycling legend who ran Café Günther at Bischhofsgasse 8 (now the Hotel Mondial). In the Müngersdorf neighborhood, a street is named after him: “Peter Günther Weg.” ARCHIVE. Condition: A-C
Place bid for Auction Number 96 on 20.11.2026 at 01:00 PM CET
1882–1918) Collection of Peter Günther, the 1911 German World Champion and 1914 European Champion in cycling (both in the stayer event): a postcard signed by Peter Günther; a handwritten postcard by Peter Günther with his original signature, mailed on July 8, 1912; three original black-and-white photographs of Peter Günther, ca. 1905; 1 black-and-white photograph of Günther mounted on cardboard, 1902; an original condolence letter from the Günther family, 1918. 23x17.5 cm to 9x9 cm. A wonderful collection dedicated to the Cologne cycling legend who ran Café Günther at Bischhofsgasse 8 (now the Hotel Mondial). In the Müngersdorf neighborhood, a street is named after him: “Peter Günther Weg.” ARCHIVE. Condition: A-C
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