Books and Manuscripts auctions
Adam Szparło - The Stamps of "Little Poland." Issues 1974–1993, Olmonty 2022, ISBN 9788396584205
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Polish publications Adam Szparło – The Banknotes of “Little PRL.” Issues 1974–1993, Olmonty 2022, ISBN 9788396584205 60 A5-size pages, softcover, a catalog of banknotes organized by series and rarity, plus a handy card listing the series and their rarities
IIRP - Historical Atlas, Atlas of Polish History, Eligjusz Niewiadomski, M. Arct, Warsaw, 1920
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An atlas published by Księgarnia M. Arcta in Warsaw in 1920. Softcover, 30.5 cm x 30 cm, 14 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
Wojciech Kossak / Memoirs. With 92 illustrations in the text and 8 color plates on separate sheets / Warsaw, 1913 / Gebethner and Wolff / half-leather bookbinder’s binding, gilt decorations on the front and spine, endpapers lined with hand-dyed marbled paper / p.[14], 348 / 8 color reproductions on separate sheets, black-and-white illustrations in the text / condition: very good-; a stamp an...
A business directory published by Atar Publishing House in Łódź in 1927. It contains a wealth of information about companies operating in various cities in pre-war Poland. Hardcover, 520 pages, 24 cm x 18 cm. Condition as shown in the photos.
The book *Catalog of the Faleristic Collection of the Crosses of Valor* by Mariusz Pecio, a 210-page publication, is an excellently compiled catalog dedicated to the Crosses of Valor. The book stands out not only for the excellent quality of its photographs but also for its exceptionally reliable and substantively rich descriptions. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Stefan Żeromski / *Przedwiośnie* / Warsaw 1925 / J. Mortkowicz Publishing House / first edition / numbered print run, this copy no. 371 / full leather binding / p.[7], 383 / Good condition; slight yellowing in places throughout the text; some soiling; corners of several pages with slight creases; provenance stamp on pp. 51 and 323 Full-leather bookbinder’s binding with gilt lettering on th...
Homer / The Odyssey / Warsaw 1935 / Ultima Thule Publishing / Artistic full-leather binding. Colored page edges / pp. X, 308 / 16 black-and-white illustrations / in very good condition, with a few underlines and pencil notes in the text A piece in an elegant, leather bookbinder’s binding. The covers are outlined with gilded lines forming a double frame; gilded floral and palmette ornaments a...
Issue No. 279 of the series “The Great Lexicon of Armaments: September 1939,” covering Polish military dog tags and uniform buttons. Inside, there are many photos and illustrations. Softcover, 24 cm x 17 cm, 64 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
IIRP - The Book *Promethidion* by Cyprian Kamil Norwid, 1922, “Ignis” Publishing Society, Warsaw
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A book published by the “Ignis” Publishing Society in Warsaw in 1922. Softcover, 18 cm x 12.5 cm, 143 pages. Condition as shown in the photos; the front cover and spine are missing, and the pages are partially loose.
Ireneusz Banaszkiewicz - "Catalog of Eagles from the Collection of Ireneusz Banaszkiewicz," Volume 2 Inside, there is a handwritten dedication by the author, along with the date: October 15, 2023 Częstochowa 2023
Polish publications Iger, Tadeusz – Catalog of Polish Three-Grosz Coins, Warsaw 2008, ISBN 9788392333241 330 pages, B5 format, hardcover, in excellent condition; the first catalog to list all Polish three-grosz coins, covering issues from the time of Sigismund I the Old through the 19th century, including feudal issues and those of the Silesian Duchies; the work catalogs 740 basic coin types...
A monograph on the eagles depicted on the caps of forestry service employees from the time of the Russian Partition to the Third Republic of Poland. Includes numerous photographs. 64 pages. The condition of the book is shown in the attached photos.
A 4-volume set of the book “Coats of Arms of the Polish Knighthood,” published by the Kórnik Library of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Kórnik in 1988. The series includes a catalog, history, and information about the coats of arms. Hardcover, size 17 cm x 12.5 cm, 1,136 pages total. Condition as shown in the photos.
The world's most famous monograph on the German Knight's Cross from the Third Reich era. Extremely detailed descriptions, photographs, and close-ups of the insignia. 411 pages. Condition shown in the attached photos.
Witold Gombrowicz / Ferdydurke / Warsaw 1938 / “Rój” Publishing Society / first edition / contemporary full-leather bookbinder’s binding (marked on the back endpaper with an ArtZeg sticker). A reproduction of the original cover is incorporated into the front cover; the spine is divided by raised bands; gilded title lettering / 324 pp. / black-and-white illustrations in the text / in goo...
A reprint of the original 1851 book, published in Warsaw in 1991. This item includes the book along with two supplements. Hardcover, 16.5 cm x 12.5 cm. Condition as shown in the photos.
The book *Armia “Kraków” 1939* by Władysław Steblik, Maps, the September Campaign, the Polish Army
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The book consists of numerous fold-out maps of various sizes showing the movements of Polish and German troops during the September Campaign. At the end is a fold-out diagram of the structure of the Polish cavalry and infantry brigades. Softcover, size 24 cm x 16.5 cm. Condition as shown in the photos.
Henryk Sienkiewicz / *The Deluge*, vols. I–III / Warsaw, 1896 / published by Hipolit Wawelberg / jubilee edition / full-leather bookbinder’s binding / pp. 312, 390, 278 / from the collection of Dr. Józef Peszke / condition: good+: scuffs, creases, minor tears along the edges of the pages, slight yellowing of the pages, light foxing “The Deluge” is the second part of Henryk Sienkiewicz...
Collective work / The Czartorysk Family: Thirty-Six Biographies / Kraków 1938 / Jagiellonian University Press / softcover / p. VI, [2], 251 pp., [15] plates / black-and-white illustrations on separate plates, fold-out genealogical tree of the Czartoryski family / condition: good+, scuffing, tears, and minor losses along the edges of the binding A pre-war biographical and historical publicatio...
Polish publications Szymczyk, Maciej (ed.) – Treasury Notes from the Time of the Kościuszko Uprising, Duszniki-Zdrój 2024, ISBN 9788360990773 123 pages, format approx. 21 x 21 cm, softcover. The first contemporary catalog of its kind describing banknotes from the time of the Kościuszko Uprising. The catalog presents, among other things, the economic situation of the Polish lands in the se...
A book published by Von Borowiecky in Warsaw in 2000. A comprehensive volume describing the crimes committed by Ukrainians against the Polish population living in Volhynia. Hardcover, 24.5 cm x 18 cm, 997 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
Henryk Sienkiewicz / With Fire and Sword: A Novel of Bygone Days / Warsaw 1896 / published by Hipolit Wawelberg / anniversary edition / full-leather bookbinder’s binding / 296 pp./ from the collection of Dr. Józef Peszke/ condition: good+: scuffs, creases, minor nicks on the edges of the pages, slight yellowing of the pages, light foxing *With Fire and Sword* is the first part of Henryk Sie...
Book: The War Merit Cross / Williamson, G. / Charita, Josef / Decoration / Badge / Third Reich
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An excellent monograph by Gordon Williamson and Josef Charit on the German War Merit Cross from the Third Reich period. Numerous detailed photographs of the various versions, award documents, and serial numbers. 457 pages. Condition shown in the attached photos.
Aldous Huxley / *The Mocking Pilate* / Warsaw 1935 / "RÓJ" Publishing Society / first edition / full-leather artistic binding / p. 313 / very good condition Artistic full-leather binding, the cover face framed by a double gilded linear border; small blind-embossed floral ornaments in the corners of the border; in the center of the cover, a gilded rosette inscribed within a gilded medallion; f...
This publication by Lesław J. Welker is devoted to the symbolism and history of emblems associated with the Polish resistance movement during World War II and in the postwar period. In six chapters, the author presents decorations, eagles, insignia, badges, and commemorative medals associated with the independence movement, including those created during the occupation as well as those commis...
7 comic books from the “Kapitan Żbik” series—reprints from 2015–2017 published by Ongrys Publishing. Size: 23.5 cm x 16.5 cm. Additionally, an original comic book from the “Helicopter Pilot” series dating from the People’s Republic of Poland era, titled “Niefortunny Skok.” Covers are missing, but all interior pages are complete. Size: 24 cm x 16.5 cm. Condition as shown in t...
Henryk Sienkiewicz / Pan Wołodyjowski / Warsaw 1896 / published by Hipolit Wawelberg / anniversary edition / full-leather bookbinder’s binding / 400 pp./ from the collection of Dr. Józef Peszke/ condition: good+: scuffs, creases, minor tears along the edges of the pages, slight yellowing of the pages, light foxing “Pan Wołodyjowski” is the third part of Henryk Sienkiewicz’s “Trilo...
Polish Publications Jerzy Koziczyński – Polish Banknotes / Polish Paper Money, Lucow Collection, Volume III (1919–1939), Warsaw 2005, ISBN 839133614X 264 pages, hardcover with gold lettering and dust jacket, A4+ format, illustrations and rarity ratings in the text, excellent illustrations, a very rare and sought-after work comprising the third part of the largest collection of Polish bank...
Rolf Michaelis – “Deutsche Kriegsauszeichnungen 1939–1945: Heer, Waffen-SS, Polizei.” First edition. Hardcover, 136 pages. A detailed study of German military decorations from 1939 to 1945, covering the Heer, Waffen-SS, and the Police, prepared as a compendium for collectors and military history enthusiasts. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A reprint, likely from the period of the Polish People's Republic, of a book published by the Institute for the Study of Modern Polish History in Warsaw in 1930. Inside are black-and-white maps (the original also featured red lines). Hardcover, 22.5 cm x 16 cm, 223 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
A set of notebooks from the "Types of Weapons and Armaments" series. Inside: the history of their design, descriptions of how they work, and a large number of photos and illustrations. Softcover, 24 cm x 17 cm. Condition as shown in the photos; issue No. 30 has a damaged cover. The set consists of the following issues: Issue 21: The Polish 7TP Light Tank by Leszek Komuda, Ministry of National ...
Andrew Mollo – “Armee-Uniformen des 2. Weltkrieges in Farbe.” Heyne, Munich, 1974. Paperback, 196 pages. A comprehensive study of World War II military uniforms in color, richly illustrated and designed as a compendium for military history enthusiasts. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Władysław Łoziński / Polish Life in Past Centuries / Warsaw 1934 / J. Przeworski / 5th edition, illustrated, revised, and expanded / design by Bolesław Zjawiński / pp. VIII, 251, [1]/ rich illustrative material/ piece has undergone minor conservation, new endpapers/ very good condition, minor scuffs on the cardboard dust jacket, one loose page . A beautiful piece. Standard binding by Bol...
Polish Publications Jerzy Koziczyński – Polish Banknotes / Polish Paper Money, the Lucow Collection, Volume VI (1957–2012), Warsaw 2013, ISBN 9788391226151 280 pages, hardcover with gold lettering and dust jacket, A4+ format, illustrations and rarity ratings in the text, excellent illustrations, a sought-after work comprising the sixth volume of the largest collection of Polish banknotes,...
France/Poland Under the Partitions/Second Polish Republic - Set of Holy Pictures in Various Sizes
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A set of religious images from various periods. Condition as shown in the photos.
Ferrero, Guglielmo / The Rise and Fall of Rome, Vol. I–II / Poznań 1935 / full cloth binding with embossing / p. VIII + 378, VII + 398 / black-and-white illustrations in the text / condition: good +: minor soiling, scuffing on the binding; slight scuffs, creases, and tears along the edges of the binding; some loose pages; soiling and dust on the page edges; visible stitching of the block at...
Stanisław Lem. THE VOICE OF THE LORD. Warsaw 1968, Czytelnik. 285pages . Paperback with dust jacket. Condition: very good minus. Cover, dust jacket, and title page design by Andrzej Heidrich. FIRST EDITION. Even on vacation, answer a call from outer space...
Stefanja Tatarówna / On the Love of Master Twardowski: A Sad Story and Other Short Stories / 1926 / Library of the Polish House / hardcover / p. 150 / condition: good+, slight wear on the edges of the binding, brown discoloration in places on the binding and pages, some pages loose Cover and illustrations designed by Henryk Nowid-Czerny, a Polish painter, printmaker, poster artist, and interi...
Ewa Szelburg-Zarembina—Why Does the Dog Chase the Hare? [illustrations by Stanisław Toepper] [1956]
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Ewa Szelburg-Zarembina / Why Does the Dog Chase the Hare? / 1956 / State Publishing House of Children’s Literature “Nasza Księgarnia” / first edition/ “Read to Me, Mom” series/ softcover/ 12 unnumbered pages/ cover design and illustrations by Stanisław Toepfer/ very good condition: minor wear on the edges of the cover Colorful illustrations by Stanisław Toepfer, a Polish graphic a...
The book was published in Warsaw in 1882. Hardcover, 26 cm x 18 cm, 768 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
A richly illustrated owner's manual for the Syrena 105. Softcover with a protective plastic dust jacket, size 22 cm x 15 cm, 63 pages. Published by Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności in Warsaw in 1972. Condition as shown in the photos.
Polish publications Janusz Parchimowicz, Mariusz Brzeziński – Stefan Batory’s Trojaks, Szczecin 2023, 1st edition, ISBN 9788387355043 358 pages, B5 format, hardcover, richly illustrated, highly detailed (591 illustrated varieties) catalog of Stefan Batory’s trojaks
Mikołaj Dyakowski / Chronicle of the Vienna Event of 1683 / Warsaw 1883 / S. Lewental / bookbinder’s binding, cloth / p. 32 / 6 illustrations by Juliusz Kossak/ in good condition, scuffs and soiling on the binding, signs of insect damage on the front endpaper, owner’s signature on the front endpaper (in pencil), brown discoloration on the pages, a crack in the block between two illustrati...
Polish publications Henryk Wielecki, Rudolf Sieradzki - The Polish Army 1921–1939: Infantry Commemorative Badges, Warsaw 1991, ISBN 8390034506 159 pages, approximately B5 format, paperback; a study describing the origins, characteristics, and symbolism of commemorative infantry badges
Album dimensions: 8 cm x 6 cm. Condition as shown in the photos.
Oscar Wilde / Art and Life / Warsaw 1922 / "Bibljoteka Polska" Publishing Institute / custom-bound in cloth with gilt lettering and decoration on the spine / pp. [4], 272 / condition: good+, slight soiling and discoloration on the binding, title lettering and spine decoration slightly worn, visible stitching between the title page and the blank page next to it, and between pp. 256 and 257; pen...
GDYNIA AND THE SEA. PUBLISHED BY THE ROBERT WILKE MOTORBOAT COMPANY IN GDYNIA.[1938] Printed by Morskie Wydawnicze Zakłady Graficzne, owned by E. Mikołajczyk. 15x22 cm; 64 pages, publisher’s paperback cover. Inventory stickers present; otherwise, condition is more than good. A monograph on Gdynia dating back to 1233. Over 70 photographs, most of which document Gdynia’s development (inclu...
A book published by the Ministry of National Defense during the Polish People's Republic exclusively for generals, admirals, and officers of the Polish Army. The back section of the book contains numerous sketches with maps. Hardcover, 25 cm x 18 cm, 516 pages plus a section with sketches. Condition as shown in the photos.
Oskar Wilde, Leon Choromański (translation and introduction)/ Salome. A Tragedy in One Act / Warsaw 1914 / Published by Ferdynand Hoesick / period hardcover, half-parchment with gilt lettering on the spine and front cover. Patterned endpapers and colored page edges/ p. 58/ black-and-white illustrations in the text/ very good- condition, slight soiling on the binding in places, a few creases o...
A book exploring artistic changes in Poland at the turn of the millennium. Year of publication: 1971 Publisher: Arkady Illustrations, maps: black-and-white illustrations in the text Binding: hardcover with cloth and gold lettering on the spine, dust jacket Dimensions: approx. 31x24.5 Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A set of small-format books on art published by the National Publishing Agency in Warsaw between 1974 and 1986. A book about clocks in German. Softcover, 46 pages each, size 14.5 cm x 10.5 cm. Condition as shown in the photos.
The Third Reich - P.P. Möbius's book *Schnellboote*, Berlin 1943, Kriegsmarine, Navy, Karl Dönitz
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A book published by Karl Curtius in Berlin in 1943. It contains many photographs and illustrations, and is written entirely in German. Hardcover, 21.5 cm x 14 cm, 312 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
Published in German, *Illustrated Lexicon of Weapons from World War I and World War II*, published in 2001. It presents individual and crew-served firearms, as well as sabers, daggers, and trench knives. Numerous, detailed photographs. Pages: 256. Condition shown in the attached photos.
M.S. CERVANTES. THE ADVENTURES OF DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA. Translated by J. Walicki. WARSAW 1931, published by J. Przeworski’s Bookstore. 392+[4] pages, 19x14 cm. Hardcover, cardboard binding. Wear and damage to the cover and spine; the block is loose; the first two sections are detached from the block; the condition of the pages themselves is more than good. An edition featuring color and ...
A book on the history of the Navy. Published by the Ministry of National Defense in 1955, 164 pages. The condition of the item is shown in the attached photos.
Wonders of Poland / Jerzy Smoleński / The Sea and Pomerania / Poznań 1932 / Wydawnictwo Polskie R. Wegner / hardcover, cloth-bound with decoration referencing the coat of arms of Pomerania on the front and spine / p.[8], 172, [4]/ black-and-white illustrations in the text/ good+, minimal soiling on the binding, slightly worn decoration on the spine, slightly dusty top edges of the pages, neg...
Japan - A Picture Book on Military Uniforms and Equipment from Around the World Through the Years
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The album contains a vast number of color and black-and-white photographs of soldiers and military equipment from around the world and from various periods, including both World War II and the post-war era, such as the Vietnam War. All text is in Japanese; in addition to the photographs, the book also includes illustrated diagrams. Hardcover, 29 cm x 21 cm, 172 numbered pages. Condition as sho...
Roman Dallmajer/ My Memoirs of the 1863–1864 Uprising/ Leipzig 1912/ printed by W. Drugulin/ p. 108/ half-cloth binding/ photograph of Dallmajer on the title page/ Condition: Good+, minor pencil notes in the text, provenance stamps in numerous places, minor soiling on the title page, slight scuffing and creasing along the edges of the binding, minor soiling on the binding A valuable memoir b...
Home Electrochemistry (Stefan Sękowski) — A book published by the State School Publishing House in Warsaw in 1971. Contains many illustrations. Softcover, 16.5 cm x 12 cm, 178 pages. Eroica User Manual (Kasprzak Radio Works) - A brochure containing the user manual for the Eroica radio manufactured by Kasprzak Radio Works. Inside, there are many illustrations explaining how to operate the de...
The magazine “Junak,” published by the Polish YMCA Publishing House affiliated with the Polish Army. The cover features three soldiers symbolizing Home Army soldiers, with Sigismund’s Column visible in the background. This issue includes, among other things, two articles on the Warsaw Uprising. “Warsaw in Our History” The article presents the history of Warsaw as the capital of Polan...
A monograph by Marek Grajek, published in 2013. 346 pages. The condition of the item is shown in the attached photos.
A book published by the State Medical Publishing House in Warsaw in 1955. Softcover, 24 cm x 17.5 cm, 160 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
A calendar published by the Missionary Association of the Pallottine Fathers in Warsaw in 1935. Inside, there is a list of church holidays with dates, a list of saints’ names, as well as several short stories and a large number of illustrations. Softcover, 24 cm x 17 cm, 128 pages. Condition as shown in the photos; the back cover is missing.
7 copies of the "Żurawiejki Cavalry" brochures, published by the Ministry of National Defense in 1990. Each brochure is identical and contains the same content. Softcover, size 13.5 cm x 10 cm, 48 pages. Condition as shown in the photos