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A book published by Książka i Wiedza in Warsaw in 1950. A richly illustrated edition, featuring not only smaller illustrations within the text but also larger fold-out illustrations; additionally, the book comes in its original hinged slipcase. Hardcover with a paper dust jacket + slipcase; book dimensions: 34 cm x 25 cm; 405 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
RADZISZEWSKI, Bronisław - Rymanów. Chemical Analysis of the Medicinal Waters of Rymanów. 2nd ed. Krosno, 1896. Printed by W. Lenik’s Printing House. 16, p. 42, [3]. Paperback. Cover slightly soiled; paper slightly yellowed in places inside. Good condition. Includes: Celestyna Spring. Tytus Spring. Klaudya Spring. .
A brochure published in Warsaw in 1930. Softcover, 18 cm x 12.5 cm, 64 pages. Condition as shown in the photos. Jerzy Jeżewski, alias “Zygmunt,” “Jur,” was born on June 20, 1920, in Warsaw. He was a corporal in the Home Army, assigned to the 6th District (Praga), 1st Region—Platoon 617. During the Warsaw Uprising, he fought in Praga until August 13, 1944, when he was taken prisoner ...
Julian Tuwim. Polish Drunkard’s Dictionary. and A Bacchanalian Anthology. Illustrated by Feliks Topolski. Warsaw, 1935. First Edition A famous illustrated dictionary. The text includes, among other things: the author’s introduction, synonyms for terms such as: vodka, drunkard, intoxication, drinking, chatter, etc., an anthology of literary texts centered on alcohol consumption, such as fol...
Stanisław Jakubowski. The Gods of the Slavs. The Gods of the Slavs. Les dieux des Slaves. Kraków, 1933. Initials, vignettes, and plates in woodcut by Stanisław Jakubowski. Title and text in Polish, French, and English. 3,000 copies were published. The plates feature stylized depictions of pagan deities and sacred sites, rendered in precise woodcuts on yellow-tinted paper: Światowit, Swaro�...
Marcin Dunin. A Book for Devotions. For all Catholics, and especially for the convenience of Catholics of the Archdioceses of Gniezno and Poznań compiled at the behest of His Eminence Archbishop Dunin. New edition (for women). Leszno, 1853. Condition: leather binding, scuffs, pages with stains—overall condition slightly below good. Number of pages: 786 Dimensions: 18x11 cm
An album dedicated to the 10th Mounted Rifle Regiment, compiled by Lieutenant Antoni Położyński. Published on the occasion of the regiment’s anniversary by F. Willmy GmbH in 1947 in Nuremberg. Dimensions: 33.2 x 23.7 cm, hardcover, 150 pages. Good condition; the lower part of the cover is torn, and there is some soiling.
The book was published in 1748. The entire text is in Latin. Hardcover, 16.5 cm x 10.5 cm, 818 numbered pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
TUWIM, Julian—*Bal w operze* (A Ball at the Opera). With illustrations by Bronisław Wojciech Link. Edited by T. Januszewski. Warsaw, 1982. Czytelnik. 8, p. 46, [2]. Paperback. Cover worn and slightly soiled; in good condition. The first separate (and complete) edition of J. Tuwim’s poem, which, alongside *Kwiaty polskie* (*Polish Flowers*), is the poet’s most outstanding work. “Bal”...
Arnold Mostowicz and Alfred Górny. The Planet Under Control. According to Erich von Däniken. Illustrations by Bogusław Polch. First edition. Warsaw, 1990. Condition: very good— slight scuffing and soiling. Number of pages: 47 Dimensions: 29x22 cm
Title: Catalog - Price List of Polish Military Coins, 1925–1939 Author: Mirosław Bartoszewicki Publisher: Mirosław Bartoszewicki Year: 2006 Condition: good; size 14.5 cm x 21.0 cm; softcover; 104 pages
Józef Weyssenhoff. Soból and Panna. A Hunting Cycle. Illustrated with 85 color and black-and-white drawings by Henryk Weyssenhoff. Warsaw, 1913. A total of 4,162 pieces were printed; this is No. 1079. Condition: good; slight soiling; a small tear on the spine of the binding. Number of pages: 228 Dimensions: 29x23 cm
Foreign Publications Kampmann, Ursula; Ganschow, Thomas – The Coins of the Roman Mint at Alexandria, Regenstauf 2008, 1st edition, ISBN 9783866460270 440 pages, approx. 17.5 x 24.5 cm, hardcover, illustrated catalog with valuations for two conditions of preservation
"The 6th Lviv Children's Tank Regiment, 1941–1945," a publication produced in collaboration with the Taran editorial team, dimensions 33x22 cm, softcover, 63 pages, richly illustrated. Condition: very good minus; the last page is torn off.
Waldemar Łysiak. The Patriotic Empire of Bibliophilia. A guide to the hunting grounds of Bibliophilia and neighboring empires. A two-volume set. Warsaw 2004. A luxuriously published synthesis of Polish culture, history, and tradition, viewed through the lens of collecting as a bastion of patriotism. With passion and uncompromising rigor, the author analyzes key national myths—from Renaissan...
The first volume in Michał Biskup's “Banknoty moja pasja” series, devoted to banknotes from the years 1939–1943. A specialist reference work covering paper money issues from the period of the Second World War. The author systematically presents the material, drawing attention to individual issues and banknote varieties, as well as aspects of particular importance to collectors. The publ...
Guglielmo Ferrero. The Rise and Fall of Rome. A two-volume set. Vol. I: The Conquest. Vol. II: Julius Caesar. It traces the history of Rome from its founding to its fall. Ferrero focuses on the political and social history of Rome, examining the causes and consequences of decisions made by Roman leaders and their impact on the fate of the state. The author presents the origins of the Roman Emp...
Aleksander Count Fredro. Comedies. A three-volume set: Vol. I: Preface—A Plot in the Making, or Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining—Mr. Geldhab—Grumpiness and Contrariness—Husband and Wife—The Recluses and the Poet—Nobody Knows Me Vol. II: Ladies and Hussars — Mr. Jowialski — Maiden Vows — Revenge Vol. III: The Aunt – Life Annuity – Two Scars – Mr. Benet – The Great Man o...
The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments translated into Polish by W.O. Jakób Wujek, T.J. The text was revised and accompanied by introductions and brief commentary by: Fr. Stanisław Styś and Fr. Jan Rostworowski. Kraków, 1935. A beautiful piece. Black half-leather binding with extensive gilding and embossing on the spine and cover, decorated endpapers, colored page edges, a small...
CZESŁAW PIENIĄŻEK ILLUSTRATED GENERAL HISTORY Based on the latest research and historical works, they have compiled this accessible edition Volumes I–XVI. Volume 3, “Antiquity,” and one volume of “The History of Poland” are missing. With a wealth of illustrations and maps. Good condition: covers with minimal wear and soiling, pages clean; one volume has more significant soiling an...
Henryk Chmielewski - Papcio Chmiel. Tytus, Romek, and Atomek. Book XI. First edition. Warsaw 1977. Condition: very good; slight creases on the covers. Format: 25x17 cm
VERDMON-JACQUES, Leonard—A Brief Monograph of All Cities, Towns, and Settlements in the Kingdom of Poland. Warsaw 1902. Published by F. Borysławski. 8, pp. [4], 330, VI, in a period cloth binding with the original paperback cover preserved. Damaged copy: damaged binding, scuffs on the paperback cover, minor stains, missing the last page (end of the index). In good condition. Contains a brie...
"The Gang of Lynxes, Martens, and Wolves of the Vilnius Brigade of the Bison, September 15, 1941 – September 15, 1943," Ziemia Święta, 32x24 cm, softcover, 111 pages, numerous photographs. This piece features a handwritten dedication/inscription by a soldier who served in the 5th Kresy Infantry Division, along with a photograph. In very good condition.
"The Polish Navy: From the First to the Last Salvo in World War II," a richly illustrated commemorative album published by the Naval Self-Help Association through the Literary Institute in Rome in 1947. Dimensions: 24.5 x 34.5 cm, softcover, 96 pages. Good condition; the cover is detached from the album, and all pages of the album are bound together.
POTOCKI, Wacław—The Chocim War. A poem in 10 parts. *Merkuryusz nowy*, *Pełna*, *Peryody*, and miscellaneous poems. Warsaw, 1880. Published by S. Lewental. 16d, p. XXVIII, [29]–458, XXVI. Original embossed leather binding with gilt lettering. Library of the Finest Works of European Literature, Polish Literature. Scuffing on the binding; paper yellowed in places; in good condition.
A book published by the State Publishing Institute in Warsaw in 1955. Hardcover, dimensions 24.5 cm x 17.5 cm, 380 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
Henryk Chmielewski - Papcio Chmiel. Tytus, Romek, and Atomek. Book XII. First edition. Warsaw, 1977. In very good condition. Format: 25x17 cm
Jan Chryzostom Pasek of Gosławice. Memoirs from the Reigns of John II Casimir, Michael Korybut, and John III, 1656–1688. Reviewed and provided with an introduction and a table of contents by Dr. Zygmunt Węclewski. Poznań 1926. Condition: very good; slight soiling. Number of pages: 245 Dimensions: 36x28 cm
TARNOWSKI, St[anisław] - Matejko. Kraków 1897. Spółka Wydawnicza Polska. 27.8 x 21.8 cm, pp. [4], 562, 14 plates. Original gilt-lettered cloth binding. A small, one-sided crack along the spine; scuffing on the cover edges; interior in good condition. Bound by Piotr Repetowski of Kraków (sticker on the front endpaper). Over 120 illustrations in the text.
The book was published in Warsaw in 1936. Softcover, 23 cm x 15.5 cm, 88 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
DOSTOEVSKY, Teodor—Works. Edited by M. Wańkowicz, with an introductory study by A. Strug. [Vol. 1–16]. Warsaw, 1928–1929. “Rój” Publishing Society. 16d, bound in 16 half-leather volumes with decorative lettering. Scuffs and soiling on the covers; minor losses of title labels on the spine; endpapers yellowed in places; in good condition. A complete set of Dostoevsky’s “Works” ...
Zbigniew NIENACKI - *Uroczysko*. Warsaw, 1957. Nasza Księgarnia. 8, p. 278, [5]. Paperback. Spine has a small chip; edges are slightly worn; otherwise in good condition. Illustrated by Romuald Klaybor. First edition.Uroczysko (in later editions, Pan Samochodzik i święty relikwiarz) – a Polish novel for young adults by Zbigniew Nienacki, first published in 1957. Along with the novels *Skar...
[LUTOSŁAWSKI, Kazimierz]. Jan Zawada [pseudonym] – How to Conduct Scout Activities: Guidelines for Scout Instructors and a Scout Activity Program. (Adapted for School-Age Youth). Kraków 1913. Published by G. Gebethner & Co. 16, pp. [4], VI, [2], 141, 1 table. Hardcover with preserved paperback cover. Błażejewski 951. Good condition. Library stamp, bookplate.
RÓMMEL, Juljusz—The Polish Cavalry in 1920. Warsaw, 1934. Published by Gebethner and Wolff. 16d, p. 77, [3], plate 3. Later half-leather binding. “Poland and the Contemporary World,” “Youth Library,” series: “The Struggles for Independence.” Some soiling and yellowing of the paper; in good condition. Contents: The Battle of Komarów, The Pursuit of Budyonny, The Raid on Korosten.
Tomasz Kuznek. A Guide to the Tarnopol Province. A regional monograph with 82 illustrations in the text and 2 maps. Published by the Podolian Tourist and Regional Studies Society. Tarnopol, 1936. Author’s dedication: “To His Excellency Dr. W. Hałbowicz… presented by the author, Tarnopol, August 7, 1936.” Condition: good; slight soiling. Number of pages: 303 Dimensions: 17x12 cm
FORSYTH, Frederick - The Day of the Jackal. Translated by Stefan Wilkosz. Warsaw, 1974. Czytelnik. 8, 460 pp., [4]. Paperback, dust jacket. Minor tears along the edges of the dust jacket on the spine; otherwise, in very good condition. The first Polish edition of Forsyth’s novel, originally published in 1971 (“The Day of the Jackal”), which became a worldwide bestseller and brought the a...
The Bible is the books of the Old and New Testaments, based on the ancient Latin translation accepted by the universal Church, carefully retranslated into the Polish language, with a Catholic commentary on the more difficult passages, for the defense of the Holy Catholic Faith against the heresies of our time, which previously by D. Jakub Wuyk of Węgrów with the permission of the Holy See an...
Title: Polish Medals and Medals Related to Poland from the Period of the First Republic. Volumes 1 and 2 Author: collective work Publisher: Royal Castle in Warsaw Year: 2019 Condition: as printed (wrapped in plastic); dimensions 20.0 cm x 25.5 cm; softcover
BADEN-POWELL, Robert—Cub Scouts. Translated by Tadeusz Strumiłło with the author’s permission. Warsaw 1923. Scouting and Physical Culture Library, W. Niklewicz, Sedlaczek, Glass & Co. 16d, p. 158. Hardcover with cloth binding. Błażejewski 278. Title page stained and browned; a missing section of the next page has been pasted in (without affecting the text). Author’s signature. A ...
CAPTAIN KLOSS, No. 11: A Game of Dominoes. 1st ed. Warsaw [1972]. Sport i Turystyka. 8, p. [32]. Paperback. Scratches on the spine. Screenplay by A. Zbych [= A. Szypulski and Z. Safjan], illustrations by M. Wiśniewski.
WHITMAN, Walt—Three Poems. Translated by Stanisław de Vincenz. Warsaw, 1921. “Ignis” Publishing Company. 16d, p. 59, plate 1. Paperback. In good condition. Cover by Tadeusz Gronowski.
Title: Monetary Systems in Polish Territories Author: Zbigniew Żabiński Publisher: Ossoliński National Publishing House Year: 1981 Condition: good, slight creases on the cover; dimensions 17.0 cm x 24.0 cm; softcover; 260 pages
Scouting Book 1910–1935. Catalog of Scouting Publications. Warsaw [1935]. Scouting Publishing Office. 8, pp. XII, [2], 177, [1]. Contains period half-leather binding. Błażejewski 7. Stains on the back endpaper. Sticker from Z. Jurajda’s Scout Depot in Lviv, stamp, bookplate. An attempt (not the first) at a Polish Scout bibliography. Illustrations in the text.
[LUTOSŁAWSKI, Kazimierz]. X. Jan Zawada [pseud.]—Songbook of the Polish Scout. Kraków 1914. Kraków: Druk. Nakładowa. 16, p. XV, [1], 200, [4]. Bound in a softcover with a preserved paperback cover. Błażejewski 1545. The first two pages (including the title page) are missing, as is the last page (end of the song list); the paperback cover shows heavy wear; many pages have been re-glued;...
The book is a collection of authentic accounts, diaries, and testimonies from Jewish children who survived the Holocaust. They describe their traumatic experiences during the German occupation—life in the ghettos, hiding on the “Aryan side,” their time in concentration camps, and the loss of their loved ones. From 1945 to 1948, Maria Hochberg-Mariańska headed the Child Welfare Departmen...
LEMEJDA, Marian - EXTENDING LIFE: Vitamins and Their Impact on Human Health, Life, and Balanced Nutrition. Recipes for Vitamin-Rich Dishes Psychophysical Institute, Warsaw 1939. Dimensions: 23.5x17 cm; 64 pages. Paperback binding (creases, a few tears, some dirt). Pages are clean. Numerous recipes for vitamin-rich dishes ( soups, smoothies, desserts, salads, etc.). A book devoted to vitamins a...
Foreign publications Q. David Bowers – A Guide Book of Gold Dollars: Complete Source for History, Grading, and Values, Atlanta 2008, ISBN 0794826644 214 pages, approximately A5 size, softcover, outdated library stamps. A comprehensive guide to U.S. gold dollars. The book includes information on, among other things, mintage figures, dates of issue (including trial issues), existing varieties,...
Mieczysława Buczkówna - *Joko the Donkey*. Illustrated by Józef Wilkoń. Kraków 1968. Wyd. Literackie. 8 pages, 63 pp., [1]. Paperback. Cover yellowed at the edges, crease on the back cover corner, dog-eared corners. 2nd ed.
Bronisław Piłsudski. Lithuanian Crosses. Jan Wiktor. Shrines and roadside crosses. Kraków 1922. Condition: good; slight tears and soiling. Number of pages: 51 Dimensions: 15x11 cm
Breviarium Coloniensis by Ser. by the Reverend Father and by God’s grace Ferdinand Archbishop and Elector of Cologne, Duke of Vtruisca and Bavaria, Reformer. Cologne 1618 A lovely "block-style" breviary with preserved original brass fittings, gilded page edges, and engraved patterns. Good condition: original leather binding on boards, some scuffing and minor losses, a small insect bite mark,...
The book was published in 1751. It is written entirely in Latin. Hardcover, 16.5 cm x 11 cm, 362 numbered pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
*Przedwiośnie* is Stefan Żeromski’s last novel, published in 1924 (with a cover date of 1925). The work represents the author’s profound reckoning with the early years of Poland’s independence following World War I, as well as a critical assessment of the sociopolitical realities of the time. The book is divided into three main parts, which reflect the stages of the main character’s�...
Aleksander Brückner. A History of Polish Culture. A four-volume set. Vol. I: From Prehistoric Times to 1506. Vol. II: Poland at the Height of Its Power. Vol. III: Modern Times up to 1795. Vol. IV: The History of Partitioned Poland, 1795 (1772)–1914. J. Przeworski Publishing House. Warsaw, 1939. Condition: good; slight tears in the dust jacket. Number of pages: 661+660+456+639 Dimensions: 17...
Title: Catalog of Coins Issued by Polish Military Cooperatives, 1925–1939 (with Collector’s Prices) Author: Wojciech Niemirycz Publisher: Polish Archaeological and Numismatic Society. Warsaw Branch Year: 1988 Condition: good; size 14.5 cm x 20.0 cm; softcover; 132 pages
The book was published in Paris in 1887. Hardcover, 27 cm x 18.5 cm, 302 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
Roman Dmowski. Germany, Russia, and the Polish Question. Published by the H. Altenberg Publishing Society. First edition. Lviv, 1908. A political manifesto of National Democracy and the foundation of the so-called “Russian orientation” before World War I. The author, regarded as one of the fathers of Polish independence, put forward the thesis of the necessity of an agreement with Russia, ...
A book published by the actor in Kraków in 1946. Hardcover, 23 cm x 15.5 cm, 350 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
Janusz Korczak. King Maciuś on a Desert Island. A Novel. Second edition. Warsaw, 1931 Cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine and front and back covers. Good condition: endpapers with cracks, text block intact, minor scuffing and soiling. Number of pages: 255 Dimensions: 18x13 cm Very rare.
The text of Book XIII of *Pan Tadeusz* itself is a famous 19th-century apocryphal work of a humorous and pornographic nature, which describes the wedding night of Zosia and Tadeusz. This edition was intended strictly for collectors and was published in a limited run of only 100 numbered pieces (piece no. 019) Published by AS Werbeagentur (A. Szymkiewicz, J. Cybulski). 23 pages of text, in publ...
Jubilee The Great Calendar of National Self-Defense for the Year 1937. Poznań, 1937. A unique item, richly illustrated with anti-Semitic drawings and content warning the Polish nation against Jews, communists, and Freemasons. Contents include, among others: The History of Jews in Poland, Jewish Communities, What Poland Is to Be for Jews, Jews During the Struggle for Polish Independence, Enemi...
A book published by Jakub Przeworski Publishing House in Warsaw in 1938; second edition. The first page features a dedication from 1938. Hardcover, size 20.5 cm x 15 cm, 298 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
The book was published in Kraków in 1876. An Ex Libris is pasted in the center of the cover. Hardcover, 22 cm x 14.5 cm, 45 pages. The page edges are stained red. Condition as shown in the photos.
A fundamental, richly illustrated reference work devoted to the coinage of Gdańsk, covering coins, medals and tokens issued in or associated with the city from the medieval period to modern times. The catalogue presents nearly 2,000 items, systematically covering the principal types and varieties and making it an essential reference for collectors of Gdańsk numismatics. Binding: HardcoverEdi...
Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland for the first half of 1928. Hardcover, 30 cm x 23 cm, 1,524 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.