Stefan Żeromski - *Before Spring*, Warsaw 1925 [ First printing, first edition, artistically designed binding ]

Stefan Żeromski - *Before Spring*, Warsaw 1925

J. Mortkowicz Publishing House, Publishing Society in Warsaw.

First edition, printed at the W. L. Anczyc & Co. printing house in Kraków on Mirowski wood-free paper.

Numbered piece.

Hardcover, contemporary artistic binding reflecting the work’s content, with a cloth spine featuring the title.

The book block has been conserved and re-sewn; the edges of several pages have been reinforced; the interior is in generally good condition—with some localized soiling, water stains, crayon underlines, and pencil notes—otherwise in very good condition. Canvas bookmark.

Number of pages: 383

Format: 13 x 17.5 [cm]

First edition of one of Stefan Żeromski’s most important novels. This book ruthlessly exposes the political and social realities of the Second Polish Republic, focusing on the rebellion and disillusionment of the youth, stark social contrasts, and dramatic attempts to find a remedy to heal the homeland.

A striking piece.