BALIŃSKI, LIPIŃSKI- STAROŻYTNA POLSKA t. I-IV [set in 4 vols.] publ. 1885-6, map, leather

BALIŃSKI Michał, LIPIŃSKI Tymoteusz

ANCIENT POLAND

in historical, jeographical and statistical terms described

t. I-IV [set in 4 vols.]

Warsaw 1885-6, ed. and printed by. Orgelbrand's Sons, pp. [VIII] 888, VIII; [2] 985, X; [VIII[, 535; 296, II,XX; 876, XIII; format 13x20.5 cm; 1 map folded after text in: 49x62 cm;

One of the most important scientific works in the oeuvre of Michał Baliński and Tymoteusz Lipiński, Polish historians. A work describing the history and description of the Polish lands. Arrangement of contents within provinces.

Rare in a complete set, especially with a map!

HARDCOVER HALF-LEATHER BINDING OF THE PERIOD. SPINES WITH RAISED SCROLLS, EMBOSSING AND GILT.

Condition DB/ minor traces of insect on covers, rubbing of spines, rubbing of binding edges, on k.tyt. notation no. and unidentified heraldic stamp, small tear of map, despite minor defects EFFECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN ERA COVER.