Magazines auctions
The first issue of the newspaper *Ilustrowany Kurjer Polski*, dated October 13, 1939. Dimensions: 30 cm x 21 cm, 7 pages. Condition as shown in the photos.
Dimensions: 28 x 20 cm Condition as shown in the photos.
TATERNICZEK. Kraków. Published by PTTK. 4th edition, paperback. No. 10: June 1966. p. 38. Tears and minor losses in the photograph affixed to the cover (“a photograph by Marian Bała depicting the poet and carriage driver Mr. Kaczara, a friend of K. I. Gałczyński, studying a piece of *Taterniczek*”). Paper slightly yellowed. Mimeographed typescript. Contents include, among others: M. Ko...
TATERNICZEK. Kraków. Published by PTTK. 4th paperback edition. No. 13: November 1967. p. 34. No photo (Krywań) on the front cover; covers are dusty; paper is slightly yellowed; in good condition. Mimeographed manuscript. Includes, among others: A Trip to Herat—J. Petrus; Mountaineering in France. The Year 1967 – H. Agresti; Podkowiński’s Frenzy, or The Pearl of the Tatras; A Joyful Tr...
PRL/IIIRP - Collection of Archaeology and History Journals - “Military Archaeology” and “Explorer”
1 EUR
Set of magazines: “Odkrywca” and “Archeologia Wojskowa.” Size: 29 cm x 20.5 cm. Condition as shown in the photos.
SKRZYDLATA Poland. Vol. 1, Nos. 1–7 (Nos. 2–3 combined): May–December 1945. Each issue is approximately 24 pages. Warsaw. Main Political and Educational Directorate of the Polish Army. Bound in a period half-leather binding with the original paperback cover preserved. Cover slightly soiled, in good condition. Ex-libris in the form of a stamp. An aviation-themed magazine published since 1...
SKRZYDLATA Poland. Vol. 2, issues: 1–12: Jan.–Dec. 1946. Each issue is approximately 24 pages long. Warsaw. Main Political and Educational Directorate of the Polish Air Force. 4 volumes bound together in a period half-leather binding with the original paperback covers preserved. Good condition. Ex-libris in the form of a stamp. An aviation-themed magazine published since 1930, the oldest a...
Date: Year I / 1908 Technique: total of 7 individual issues (includes issues: 1, 2, 3–4, 5, 6, 7–8, 9), original paperbound booklet edition Dimensions: 300 × 240 mm Note: Publisher: Mánes Association of Fine Artists in Prague (S.V.U. Mánes) Condition: spines of the booklets are cracked, fallen apart, or detached from the original binding cordLot information:An exceptionally rare and sou...
SKRZYDLATA Polska. Vol. 3, Nos. 1–12: Jan.–Dec . 1947. Each issue approx. 24 pp. Warsaw. Published by “Prasa Wojskowa.” 4 issues bound together in a period half-leather binding with the original paperback covers preserved. Good condition. Ex-libris in the form of a stamp. An aviation journal published since 1930; the oldest aviation periodical in Poland. Owner’s signature.
A set of collector's reprints of Polish newspapers from World War II, published by “Gazety Wojenne.” The condition of the item is shown in the attached photos.
DIRETTISSIMA. No. 1: III 1972. Katowice 1972. 4, p. 25. Paperback. Covers slightly dusty and discolored; interior in good condition. A guide to the Silesian Mountaineering Community. Editorial committee: K. Grodziski, A. Grossman, J. Kiełkowski, S. Kiełkowska, P. Palus, S. Rudziński. Includes, among others: J. Kiełkowski – A Graphic Description of a Climbing Route; J. Skorek – The Poli...
SKRZYDLATA Poland. Vol. 4, Nos. 1–12: Jan.–Dec . 1948. p. 316, [2]. Warsaw. Published by “Prasa Wojskowa.” Bound in a period half-leather binding with the original paperback cover preserved. Good condition. Ex-libris in the form of a stamp. An aviation journal published since 1930, the oldest aviation periodical in Poland. Owner’s signature.
ZIEMIA. An illustrated biweekly travel magazine. Volumes 1930–1931 A bound collection of two volumes of the illustrated travel magazine *Ziemia*: Volume XV – 1930: Nos. 1–23, 491 pp., [1].Volume XVI – 1931: Nos. 1–12, 231 pp., [1]. A richly illustrated magazine devoted to regional studies, history, historical monuments, ethnography, folk art, and the various regions of the Second Pol...
CHIMERA. Warsaw. Edited and published by Zenon Przesmycki. Vol. 8. Vol. 9, No. 27: Oct.–Dec. 1905. pp. [8], [4], [341]–520. Paperback. Periodical BJ 2, 11. Spine reinforced with tape, cover edges slightly chipped; interior in good condition. Copy partially uncut. Library stamps removed. Issue 27 of Volume 9 (Volume 9 was comprised of issues 25–27). Color autolithograph on the cover by ...
IIRP - *Płomyk* Weekly Magazine for Children and Youth, Year 21, Volume II, May 11, 1937, Warsaw
1 EUR
A magazine published on May 11, 1937, in Warsaw. Softcover, 23 cm x 17 cm. Condition as shown in the photos.
Format: 29.5 x 21 cm, softcover Publisher: State Institute of Art Condition: signs of wear.
Issue 11-12 of the monthly magazine “Trzeźwość,” published in Warsaw in 1939. Softcover, size 26.5 cm x 18 cm. Condition as shown in the photos; a few pages are still uncut along the edges where they were printed.
Date: in Hora Kutná, on Saturday, February 2, 1889 Technique: original newspaper leaf Dimensions: 515 × 330 mmLot information:A period print of a Czech regional newspaper from early February 1889, published just three days after the tragic event at Mayerling Castle near Baden (where the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Rudolf, died on January 30, 1889, along with Mary Vetserová).___________...
Literary Weekly: A magazine devoted to literature, the fine arts, and criticism. Vol. 1: 1838–1839
62 EUR
Literacki Weekly, a magazine devoted to literature, the fine arts, and criticism. Poznań. Edited by A. Woykowski. Vol. 4, unbound [Vol. 1], nos. 1–52: April 2, 1838–March 25, 1839. pp. [2], 416. Czas. BJ 8, 91. Creases on the outer pages, the first two pages loose, noticeable yellowing on approx. 30 of the final pages, some pages with signs of moisture damage along the spine. Requires the...
Format: 29.5 x 21 cm, softcover Publisher: State Institute of Art Condition: signs of wear.
YEARBOOK of the Scientific Society Affiliated with the University of Kraków Vol. 9: 1824. Kraków. Printed by Akad. 16d. pp. [6], 423, [1]. Paperback. Good condition. Uncut copy. Includes, among others: A Treatise on Dikes [embankments, levees] —both ancient and modern—A Treatise on the Origins of Analytical Geometry, An Introduction to the History of Jan Sobieski, King of Poland, and A R...
Warsaw Review of Literature, History, Statistics, and Miscellaneous Topics. Vol. 1842, No. 9. Warsaw. Ed. J. Budziłowicz. 16d, p. 96. Paperback. Covers slightly creased; in good condition. Contents include, among others: An excerpt from the poem *Obłąkany* by M. Sk.; *Tęsnota* (from Schiller); *The Lives of the French Marshals*; *Stannica Hulajpolska*; and *The Historical Novel as a Visual...
RUCHLiteracki. A weekly devoted to literature, the fine arts, science, and social issues. Lviv. Published by Gubrynowicz and Schmidt, edited by B. Zawadzki, printed by K. Piller. 4 volumes bound in period half-leather. Vol. 1–2. 1874–1875 [with missing issues]. Czas. BJ 7, 205. Cover worn, volume unbound, pages loose, creases on the edges of some pages, minor stains. Underlining in the tex...
Polish Yearbook. A Calendar for Poles in Hungary for the Year 1942. Budapest. Published by "Biblioteka Polska." 8, p. 265, [4], 2 plates. Paperback. Covers slightly soiled; interior in very good condition. Includes, among other topics: The Polish Nation’s Devotion to the Virgin Mary, Regent of Hungary Miklós Horthy, Hungarian Literature Past and Present, Polish Affairs, Polish Refugees in E...
SKRZYDLATA Poland. Vol. 6, nos. 1–12: Jan.–Dec. 1950. pp. [2], 288. Warsaw. Published by the Ministry of National Defense’s “Prasa Wojskowa” in collaboration with the Aviation League. Bound for the fourth time in period-appropriate half-leather with the original paperback cover preserved. The canvas is scuffed along the spine edges; in good condition. An aviation magazine published s...
POLISH Construction Industry Vol. 4, Nos. 3–7, 9–10/11: 1928. Vol. 5, Nos. 1–6: 1929. [Warsaw]. Polish Publishing House "Kresy" W. Guzowski. Editor-in-chief and responsible editor: Tadeusz Jan Żmudziński. 4th edition bound in imitation leather with gold lettering on the spine, retaining the original paperback cover. In good condition. Publisher’s stamp. Each issue contains illustrati...
SKRZYDLATA Poland. Vol. 5, Nos. 1–12: Jan.–Dec . 1949. p. 288, [2]. Warsaw. Published by “Prasa Wojskowa.” Bound in a period-style half-leather binding with the original paperback cover preserved. In good condition. An aviation magazine published since 1930; the oldest aviation periodical in Poland.
ANNUAL REPORT of the General Assembly of the Central Agricultural Society of the Grand Duchy of Poznań, held on March 9, 10, 11, and 12, 1914, in Poznań. Compiled by Wacław Swinarski Vol. 19, Part 1: Papers. Poznań 1914. Central Agricultural Society of the Grand Duchy of Poznań. 8, pp. [16], 114, [14], Table 2. Paperback. Supplement to *Ziemianin*. The top margin of the last page is missi...
ILUSTROWANY KURJER POLSKI. Kraków. Vol. 4: 1943, Nos. 1–5, 7, 9–12, 14–17, 19–52; 40 cm. Half-cloth binding. A valuable document of the Polish press published under German occupation. “Ilustrowany Kurjer Polski” was one of the most important Polish-language propaganda magazines published by the German authorities in the General Government. It was published in Kraków from 1939 to ...
OJCZYZNA. An independent democratic weekly. Harbin (Charbin). Published by a group of progressive Polish intellectuals in Harbin. Editor: K. Krąkowski. Folio format. Contemporary half-leather binding. Nos. 1–135: December 16, 1945–June 10, 1949. Scuffing on the front cover; in good condition. Issues comprise 4 pp. On the front cover: the magazine’s title in gold lettering, the publicati...
Catholic Missions. An Illustrated Monthly Magazine. Volume XI. 1892. Published by Catholic Missions. Kraków 1892. Edited by Marcin Czermiński. pp. [4], 340; illustrations in the text (including full-page illustrations); 30.5 cm. Hardcover in half-leather with a label on the spine; marbled edges. Condition: scuffing on the binding, isolated minor tears on the pages, slight soiling on a few pa...
Good condition (creases), complete, 16 pages. A unique booklet from the Second Polish Republic era advertising the Officer Cadet Schools. Includes an order confirmation for a school. A very interesting example of interwar military-themed graphic art.
Literary Monthly. Warsaw. Ed. A. Wat. 4. paperback. Nos. 1–7, 9–11, 13–20: Dec. 1929–Aug. 1931. p. 944. Czas. BJ 5, 112. Copies removed from their bindings; spines and frayed margins reinforced with tissue paper; issues slightly trimmed by the bookbinder. A complete set(minus two confiscated issues—No. 8 and 12)ofa strongly left-leaning (even crypto-communist) Warsaw monthly edited ...
Warsaw Courier. Warsaw. Edited by K. Olchowicz. Folio. Contemporary half-leather binding with a small label. Vol. 99, Nos. 271–360: October 1–December 31, 1919. Scuff marks on the cover, creases and tears on several pages, a few loose pages, yellowed paper. Library stamp. Each issue (except holiday editions) appeared in two editions: morning and evening. A complete fourth quarter of a popu...
May 3. 1840 (30 issues). Paris. A journal associated with the Czartoryski faction. Issues: March 15, March 23, March 31, April 8, April 15, April 25, April 30, May 8, May 15, May 25, May 31, June 8, June 16, June 24, June 30, July 8, July 15, July 25, July 31, August 7, August 15, August 24, August 31, September 11, October 13, October 21, November 11, November 23, December 3, December 31. Edi...
Lviv Review. Lviv. Ed. E. Podolski. 8th ed., in period-style binding. Vol. 4, No. 7. 1874. pp. VIII, 812. BJ 6, 472. Endpapers cracked along the spine; in good condition. Issues 5 and 6 were swapped by the bookbinder. The collective title page and table of contents for the volume are attached to the final issue (after p. 786). The volume consists of issues 1–12. "Przegląd" was published tw...
TRYBUNA Ludu. Official organ of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party. Warsaw. Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party. folio. Vol. 14, No. 100 (4412). Special edition: April 12, 1961. p. 6. Shows signs of handling, in good condition. "The First Man in Space. After completing his spaceflight, Yuri Gagarin landed today at 10:55 a.m. in a designated area of the ...
STATISTICAL MONTHLY. Vol. I–II, complete set. Warsaw, 1920. Central Statistical Office. pp. VIII , 208, 173, [1], 209–368; VIII, 78, [2], VI, 201, [1], XXIX, [1], 103, [1]; 23.5 cm. “Miesięcznik Statystyczny” was the first scientific journal published by the Central Statistical Office of the Republic of Poland. It was published from 1920 to 1923 under the editorship of Stefan Szulc, f...
Solidarność Weekly, 1981. Nos. 2–5, 7–11, 13–25, 27–34, 36–37; 49 cm. The magazine was among the first independent right-wing periodicals that were legally permitted to be published in the People’s Republic of Poland. Its publication was suspended during martial law; it was revived in 1989 and continues to be published to this day. This collection includes issues featuring articl...
“Kreis-Blatt für den Schrodaer Kreis / District Weekly for the Środa District,” No. 13, Wednesday, March 27, 1875, size 21x26.5 cm, pp. 33–36 [District Weekly] and 349–356 [Public Informant] local minor soiling and discoloration, creases, and slight tears and edge damage A bilingual ( Polish-German) official weekly of the Środa County, published in Środa during the Prussian partiti...
SONG OF THE NIGHT – Jan Kiepura, Magda Schneider, M. Hemar – feature film, 1933, directed by Anatole Litvak, music by Mischa Spoliansky, Polish lyrics by Marian Hemar, produced by Cine-Allianz, 1932–1933, distributed in Poland by “Tempofilm,” Warsaw, 5 Wielka St., film size 18.5x25.5 cm, no. 8 good condition, slight tear on the spine A pre-war, richly illustrated program for the musi...
Issues from 1995 to 2007.
Catholic Missions. An Illustrated Monthly Magazine. Volume 12. 1892. Published by Catholic Missions. Kraków 1892. Edited by Marcin Czermiński. pp. [4], 340; illustrations in the text (including full-page illustrations); 30.5 cm. Hardcover with half-cloth binding Condition: scuffs/stains on the binding, slight staining on a few pages, outdated stamp A monthly magazine published from 1882 to 1...
NEW Warsaw Journal. A historical, political, and scientific journal. Warsaw. Edited by F. Dmochowski. Printed by the 20th Order of the Piarists. 16d. Bound in a period-style cardboard cover. Vol. 6: April–June 1802. pp. [4], 396. Period: BJ 5, 334. Slight scuffing on the spine; in good condition. Title label on the spine. Owner’s signature. Complete volume consisting of three monthly issue...
[PIŁSUDSKI, Józef] MAŁY PŁOMYCZEK No. 35—an issue dedicated to Józef Piłsudski, Warsaw, May 11, 1939
12 EUR
MAŁY PŁOMYCZEK No. 35, a weekly magazine for children in municipal schools – an issue dedicated to Józef Piłsudski, Warsaw, May 11, 1939; publisher: Polish Teachers’ Union; editor: Anna Świrszczyńska; size: 13.5x20cm; 16 pages tears along the spine [1/2 the length], general soiling This issue was published in connection with the May 12 anniversary of Marshal Józef Piłsudski’s dea...
“Zygzaki. A Satirical and Literary Weekly,” No. 2, Warsaw , March 6, 1907, editor and publisher: Ignacy Kossobudzki, editorial and administrative offices: 39 Aleja Jerozolimskie, printed by: Edward Nicz & Co., Warsaw, 70 Nowy Świat, size 21x29 cm, p. 16 visible signs of wear and folding, slight localized soiling, minor tears, and chipped edges An early issue of a Warsaw-based satirica...
STAŃCZYK - a one-day newspaper from 1906 - THE 1905 REVOLUTION / PPS, ND, Duma - political satire
12 EUR
“Stańczyk.” One-day publication, November 25, 1906, Warsaw 1906. Price: 20 groszy; publisher: Feliks Kaufman, Warsaw, 20 Królewska St.; printed by W. Cywiński, 36 Nowy Świat St.; size: 23x29 cm; 8 pages significant loss of the title page margin [without affecting the text], tears along the edges, slight soiling A satirical and political one-day publication issued during the turbulent p...
A set of nine issues of the magazine *W Służbie Narodu* published in 1982, during the period when martial law was in effect in Poland. These publications serve as an interesting historical record of the era, illustrating the official portrayal of the activities of the Citizens’ Militia, law enforcement agencies, and the social and political events of the time. The set includes: Issue No. 2...
"A Hundred Meters of Love"—a film program, Adolf Dymsza, Zula Pogorzelska, 1932, producer : Józef Rosen, screenplay: Konrad Tom based on an idea by Adolf Dymsza, cinematography: Antoni Wawrzyniak, music: Władysław Dan, production and distribution: “Patria-Film,” Warsaw. 16x24 cm, unnumbered page 6 [folds out “into three”] A pre-war, richly illustrated program for the 1932 Polish s...
The Agricultural and Industrial Weekly, published by the Imperial-Royal Krakow Economic and Agricultural Society. Krakow. Edited by M. Jawornicki. Printed by Czas. 4th edition, in period-style binding. Vol. 5, Nos. 1–35, 37–50: 1858. 400 pp. Czas. BJ 8, 104. The corner of the back cover is creased; otherwise, in good condition. Three issues are missing from this complete volume: 36 and 51�...
Agricultural Central Bulletin for the Province of Posen. Official Gazette of the Chamber of Agriculture for the Province of Posen, Issue 7. Posen, February 23, 1918. Vol. 46, pp. 46–53 local creases, minor tears, and signs of wear A German-language agricultural journal serving as the official publication of the Agricultural Chamber of the Province of Posen (Landwirtschaftskammer für die Pro...
[IGNACY MOSCICKI] MAŁY PŁOMYCZEK No. 21 — Ignacy Mościcki, Name Day Issue, Warsaw, February 2, 1939
12 EUR
MAŁY PŁOMYCZEK No. 21, a weekly magazine for children in municipal schools – Ignacy Mościcki, name day issue, Warsaw, February 2, 1939, publisher: Polish Teachers’ Union, editor: Anna Świrszczyńska, size: 13.5x20 cm, 16 pages general soiling, minor tears along the spine, creased page corners This issue was prepared to mark the name day of Ignacy Mościcki, President of the Republic of...
[CALENDAR]. Berlin Calendar for the Common Year 1834. With engravings. Published by the Prussian Royal Calendar Commission. Berlin. 16 pp., [26], 308, 98, 97, [1], 13 plates. Contemporary half-leather binding, edges stained. Binding covered with transparent film; minor soiling inside. Library stamp. A significant portion of the calendar (pp. 3–144) is devoted to Friedrich W. Schubert’s tex...
VILNIUS. A quarterly devoted to matters concerning the city of Vilnius. Vilnius. Ed. A. Wasilewski. Published by the City Council. 8 pp., paperback. Vol. 1, No. 1–2: June 1939. p. 176. Time. BJ 9, 42. Slight scuffing on the spines and covers; lower margin of the first page of issue No. 1 is cut off. Complete set. Includes, among others: P. Bohdziewicz—Vilnius: A Baroque City; E. Łopacińs...
“Dzięcioł.” Vol. I, No. 11, Warsaw , June 15, 1906, editor and publisher: Antoni Orłowski, printed by A. Michalski, Warsaw, 27 Chmielna St.,size 23x30.5 cm, p. 8, RARE visible signs of use and folding, minor tears and chips along the edges, localized discoloration. One of the substitute titles of the famous Warsaw-based “Mucha, ” published during the 1905–1907 revolution. As a res...
“The Raven.” Vol. I, No. 3, Warsaw , July 13, 1906, editor and publisher: Lucjan Mroczkowski, printed by A. Michalski, Warsaw, 27 Chmielna St., size 23.5 x 30.5 cm, p. 8, RARE signs of folding and wear, localized tears, and minor edge losses; spine torn along its entire length An illustrated Warsaw-based satirical and political magazine, associated with *Mucha* and belonging to a group of ...
A set of five issues of the magazine *W Służbie Narodu* (*In the Service of the Nation*), dedicated to the activities of the Citizens' Militia, law enforcement agencies, and social and political issues. The set includes: Issue No. 12 from 1965 Issue No. 14 from 1965 Issue No. 15 from 1965 Issue No. 21 from 1965 No. 23 from 1965 No. 3 of 1969 No. 9 of 1969 No. 24 of 1970 No. 25 of 1970 No. 26...
MAŁY PŁOMYCZEK No. 38 – Mr. Twardowski on the Rooster, Warsaw, June 1, 1939, Editor: Anna Świrszczyńska, Art Director: Kazimierz Pieniążek, Publisher on behalf of the Polish Teachers’ Union: Stanisław Kwiatkowski, printed by the Polish Teachers’ Union Printing House in Warsaw, size 13.5 x 20 cm, p. 16 general soiling, minor tears on the spine The colorful cover depicts Mr. Twardow...
TO SIBERIA (Fiery Hearts) – film program, Smosarska, Brodzisz, Bodo, 1930, directed by Henryk Szaro, screenplay by Wacław Sieroszewski, Anatol Stern and Henryk Szaro, music: Henryk Wars, cinematography: Zbigniew Gniazdowski and Mikołaj Farkas, production: “Kineton-Sfinks,” Warsaw, 19x26 cm film, double-sided print in good condition A pre-war, illustrated program for the 1930 Polish his...
Journal of the Ossoliński Public Library. Lviv. Ed. F. Siarczyński. Printed by J. Schnayder. 8vo, paperback. Vol. 2, No. 1. 1829, pp. [2], 144, plate 1; 167. Minor damage to the spine; cover slightly scuffed; stains on the back cover. Library duplicate (stamped). The journal was published from 1828 to 1834, usually four issues per year. From 1831 onward, it was published as: “Scientific Jo...
LITHUANIA and Rus’. An illustrated monthly magazine devoted to culture, history, regional studies, and folklore. Vilnius. Edited by J. Obst. Published by F. Zawadzki. 8vo, paperback. Vol. 3, No. 2: August 1912. pp. [65]–152, 5 plates. Cover worn, rust-colored stains near the staples, small loss at the front cover corner. Owner’s signature. Dedicated to W. Syrokomla.
Weekly Review of Social Life, Literature, and the Fine Arts. Warsaw. Edited by the Weekly Review. Folio. Bound in a period-style cloth binding. Series 5, Vol. 17: 1881. pp. [4], 648. Scuffs on the spine and cover; loss of oil-coated paper in the corner of the front cover; stains on the front cover; slight soiling inside; ink stain on one page. A few pagination errors. A yearbook consisting of ...
Handicraftsand Drawing. Bimonthly [later monthly]. Official publication of the Section for the Teaching of Handicrafts and Drawing of the Polish Association of Public School Teachers. Warsaw. Edited by W. Snopek. 4th edition, bound in contemporary half-leather. Vol. 5–7: 1931–1933. Cover scuffing, slight tear on the spine, minor staining inside. Each issue contains 24–48 pages; the 1931�...