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polish publications Kowalski Marian - Polish paper money 1794-1994, Warsaw 1994, ISBN 838555887X 222 A4 pages, hardcover, illustrated catalog with historical commentary. Book new, in wrappers. Book published for the 200th anniversary of Polish paper money. Discusses its history from the establishment of the Bank of Poland until 1994. I. Polish paper money until the establishment of the Bank of...
Katalog trojakow polskich, 2008Tadeusz Iger, Warszawa 2008, 330 Pages.
A well-known and respected item. One of the reference items on military cooperative coins of the interwar period. Preservation condition of the item very good.
Polish publications Kalinowski Piotr - Paper Money: Prussia. Part XXIV-XXVI: Gdansk Pomerania, Kalety 2019, ISBN 9788365324672 pages 421-487, format A5, softcover, color photographs. The catalog covers paper money (banknotes and notgelds) in circulation on the territory of Prussia (Provinz Westpreußen, Pomeranian Province, Freie Stadt Danzig). It presents the issue of: banks (central, provinc...
Polish publications Michal Bishop - Banknotes my passion. Notebook II 1916(1917) - 1923(1924), Kielce 2024, ISBN 9788362509355 116 pages in B5 format, soft cover, over 70 colorful, often enlarged photographs, a collection of treatises on various aspects related to the production and issuance of Polish banknotes. The author presents and describes in detail the issue of banknotes of the General ...
foreign publications Friedberg Arthur L., Friedberg Ira S. - Paper Money of the United States, 2021, 22nd edition, ISBN 9780871847225 311 pages, A4 format, hardcover, book new, in foil
foreign publications Slabaugh Arlie R. - Confederate States Paper Money, Includes currency issued by the Southern States, 10th Edition, Iola 2000, ISBN 0873492684 254 pages approx. A5 format, softcover. For decades, the primary catalog of Confederate States money covering the Civil War period (1861-1865) and the postwar Reconstruction period, both Confederate and Southern states (broken down b...
Myntboken 2023, Archie Tonkin - Nr 53, 2023A. Tonkin, Sweden 2023, 304 Pages
The Commemorative Book of Kolski County. On the anniversary of the tenth anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Poland 1918-1928.Published by the Department of the Kolski Sejmik. Kolo - Lodz Province.Edited by Zygm. Kotkowski, embossed in "Drukarnia Polska" Ludomir Mazurkiewicz i S-ki in Lodz in two thousand pieces. The plates were made at Roman Borkenhagen's Photochemigraphic Work...
[ULTIMATE PRINTING]. WYSZYŃSKI STEFAN. Easter wishes sent on official paper with the coat of arms of the Primate of Poland to an individual with handwritten signature, dated : Warsaw - Easter 1972. format 20/29 cm. Printed on 1 side , traces of folding, envelope.
[CHROMIŃSKI KAZIMIERZ]. To His Excellency Monsignor Slepowron Kossakowski Bishop of Vilnius of the Order of S. Alexander Nevsky Knight. On the sixteenth of May 1806 Vet: st: Format 14/20 cm. p. [8]. Broch., ed. [ Text in verse with footnotes ] (W).
Cajthaml, M.: České chmelové znímky. ČNS Chomutov 2001. Vázáno, 256 str.
A well-known and valued issue. Preservation condition of the item very good.
foreign publications Berk Harlan J. - 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, Second Edition, Pelham 2019, ISBN 0794846327 138 pages format approximately 26 x 31 cm, hardcover. The counterpart of the Polish album "100 numismatic rarities in the National Museum in Cracow" showing ancient coins. The album presents 100 of the most famous Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins from 650 BC to 1453, including Brutus'...
Album of the celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Stefan Batory University in Vilnius. Published by the Fraternal Aid of Academic Youth of the U. S. B. in Vilnius. 44 pages. Dimensions 22 x 32.5 cm
Żeromski, Stefan (1864-1925) Wierna rzeka : klechda / Stefan Żeromski. Kraków : Spółka Nakładowa "Książka" : chief typesetters S. A. Krzyżanowski ; Warsaw : J. Mortkowicz ; New York : The Polish Book Importing, copyright 1911/1912 [6], 264 pages, [1] sheet of plates; semi-canvas of period, 20 cm; good condition, rubbing and soiling of binding, stamp in text and on last page of supplem...
Interesting articles. Pieces in excellent condition. Binding : hardback Pages : 120 Publisher: PTN Branch in Krakow Nr4/2021
A volume covering paper issues of the World War II period. Banknotes of the Bank of Issue, the Government in Exile, numerous samples, designs, as well as note-like issues. The volume is the rarest on the auction market. 2008 edition, Warsaw264 pagesformat: 25 x 32 cmhardcover with wrapper
The only manual on the market describing the techniques used by gold coin forgers. written by a forensic expert who has worked as a numismatic expert for many years. Printer's condition of the item.
A well-known item. Traces of use. Preservation condition of the item good.
Jasienica, Paweł (1909-1970) The Poland of the Piasts / Paweł Jasienica ; [designed by Stanisław Toepfer]. Wrocław : Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich, 1960. 390, [2] s. : il. ; publisher's cloth binding with illustrated wrappers, 21 cm; light scuffs and tears to wrappers, otherwise perfect condition; 1st edition; graphic design by Stanislaw Topfer;
Okudzhava, Bulat (1924-1997) Poems and songs / Buat Okudzhava ; translation, introduction and editor: Ignacy Szenfeld. Warsaw : "Iskry", 1967. 69, [3] p. ; publisher's booklet, 18 cm; edition 1; edition of 2500+257 copies; author's autograph on pre-title page;
Żukowski, Olgierd Contemporary warships / Olgierd Żukowski. Published Warsaw : Wojskowy Instytut Naukowo Wydawniczy, 1932. & Żukowski, Olgierd Steel sharks : a brief history and description of submarines / Olgierd Żukowski. Warsaw : Military Institute of Science and Publishing, 1931. Physical description. [6], 100, [1] pages : illustrations, photographs ; [3], 87 p., [4] f. plates ; pe...
A Practical Guide Embracing Recipes, Hints, and Advice Concerning Rural, Domestic, Handicrafts, Industry, and Commerce for All States in the Country and in the City / collected from works and manuals peculiar and foreign, of various authors by J. R. Kwasniewski. Cracow : J. R. Kwasniewski, 1891-1892 518, XVII p., publisher's half-canvas, 20 cm; rubbing and soiling of the binding, a few small s...
Kraszewski, Jozef Ignacy (1812-1887) Ulana : a Polesian novel / by J. I. Kraszewski. Vilnius : Glücksberg, 1843. 274 s. ; period linen, 17 cm; rubbing and soiling of binding, block loosened, some pages frayed, soiled, several stamps and signatures on 2 f., on half of surviving front paste-down written in period information about the work; 1st edition;
This is the second book in a series devoted to the minting of Sigismund the Old, describing the remaining penny issues from the three mints described. As in the first book, here too many collectors may be very pleasantly surprised to see in the catalog a coin from their collection, purchased at one of the numismatic auctions, which in addition may turn out to be a very rare variant.
foreign publications Сидоров В.Ю. - Каталог-справочник Золотые монеты периода правления Николая II, Moscow 2024, 2nd edition - supplemented. 230 pages format about 12.5 x 19 cm, cardboard binding, richly illustrated (with color photos) catalog of gold coins of Nicholas II and from the period of Soviet minting of tsarist gold in 1923...
James of Voragine (Blessed ; ca. 1228-1298). The golden legend : a selection / Jacques de Voragine ; translated from the Latin by Janina Pleziowa ; the selection was made by Marian Plezia with an introduction and footnotes ; the book decorated by Maria Spain-Neumann. Warsaw : Wydawnictwo Pax, dr. 1956 (year of publication 1955. on p. tit.). LXXXVII, [1], 766, [2] p., [12] f. tabl. : il. ; publ...
[NAPOLEON]. A pictorial chronicle of Napoleon Bonaparte, or pictures of the Hero's battles and deeds of war ; 100 engravings on steel according to the paintings in the Versailles Museum and other monuments, with the addition of historical explanations by PP. Bourienne, Fain, Gourgand, Hugo, Mignet, Norvins, Segur, Thiers and others. By Jan Nep. Bobrowicz. Second edition enlarged with a descrip...
Polish publications Parchimowicz Janusz, Brzezinski Mariusz - Trojaki Stefana Batorego, Szczecin 2023, edition I, ISBN 9788387355043 358 pages B5 format, hardcover, richly illustrated, very detailed (591 illustrated varieties) catalog of Stefan Batory's trojaki, new copy, in foil
The most well-known and appreciated catalog of Polish trojaks. An indispensable item in the library of every collector of coins of the royal Polish period, containing also trojaks minted under the partitions and in countries associated with Poland. Very good condition.
Batowski, Zygmunt (1876-1944) Norblin / written by Zygmunt Batowski.Lviv : E. Wende, 1911 [4], 219, [1] p., [22] p. tabl. : il. ; publisher's cloth with rich embossing and gilt, 28 cm; rubbing and scuffing of binding, 1920 dedication on title page, otherwise block consistent and clean; Series Science and Art / Society of Higher School Teachers in Lviv ; Numerous illustrations in the text inclu...
Maria Skotnicowa [pseud. Marza Ostrawicka], Smile of the Tatra Mountains. Dream and Lida is dedicated to M. Ostrawicka. A series of novel fragments against the background of true events with a foreword by Anna Skarbek.Warsaw, 1932. General typesetting by Gebethner and Wolff. Printed by Zakład Drukarski F. Wyszyński i S-ka, Warsaw. Cover and vignette at the end was designed by Karol Klosowski...
A well-known item. Traces of use. Preservation condition of the item good.
Likovský, Z.: Známky českých pivovarů. Plzeň 2008. Vázáno, 207 str.
Pawlikowska, Aniela (1901-1980). Jagnieszka / by A & M. Mediceusow, a to iest pseudonymow malowana y pisana. Jagnieszka abo o Pannie na niedźwiedź iako iachała w Krakowie mieście histhoria osobliwa przed wiekami mnogimi zasłychana... And here I am repeating for the second time that the xiagi tey titul iest Jagnieszka [Medyka] : sumptem "Bibliotheki Medyckiey" ; Lwow : można kupować ...
Монеты Руссии 1700-1917, 1986В.В. Уздеников, Москва 1986, 504 pages.
MARCISZEWSKA née KRZYWKOWSKICH MARYA. A noblewoman's cook, also a collection of the most necessary farm news. Such as: arranging cold meat, salting cucumbers, sowing gardens, arranging dairy products, washing underwear, various colored things, gloves, bleaching linen, picking out stains, preserving various things for winter, growing raspberries and vase flowers, as well as various cosmetics b...
Szklarski, Alfred (1912-1992) Tomek among the headhunters / Alfred Szklarski ; [ill. by Józef Marek]. Katowice : "Silesia", 1965. 256 s. ; cardboard binding, 21 cm; more than good condition; 1st edition; 6th part of the novel cycle. Cover, pastedowns and illustrations by Józef Marek.
Koziczynski J., Banknotes of Poland Lucow Collection Volume V 1944-1955 Volume V covers the history of paper money from 1944 - 1955, with photos and degrees of rarity. edition 2010, Warsawpages 320format: 25 x 32 cmhardcover with wrapper
Suffczynski, Kajetan (1807-1873) Polish battles and soldiers' adventures / by K. S. Bodzantowicz. Boje polskie Poznan : J. K. Żupański, 1871. [4], XLVII, [1], 415 p. ; half-leather slipcase, 18 cm; condition rubbed binding, us title p. and in text stamps, light soiling; illustrated booklet cover preserved; Concerning the times of the Duchy of Warsaw; On title page, pseudonym of the author, a...
Die Münzen der Vorzeit Livlands, Theil I & II (2)Münzen der Ordenzeit und unter den Köningen.
Geld in Lettland, 2007 & Livonian Coins 1562-1621, 2002 (2)2007 & 2002. 63 + 44 Pages.
A rarer volume describing an interesting chapter in the history of Polish paper money covering the zloty of the interwar period. edition 2005, Warsaw264 pagesformat: 25 x 32 cmhardcover with wrapper
Vilnius Collective Magazine for the Year 1859 Vilnius, 1859 [2], 175, 158; 63; 40; 41; 39; [2] pp; period half leather, 24cm; good condition, binding abrasions, period stamp and entry on title page, last p. with non-moisture; among others: Outlines of the history of Pagan Lithuania, by J. Jaroshevich; Jozef Sapieha, by J. Bartoshevich; Xiąże Udalryk Radziwiłł, by J. Bartoshevich; Importanc...
Bulowski, Leon Kolonje for Poland / Leon Bulowski. Warsaw : by the author, 1932 234, [5] p. ; booklet publ. illustr., 22 cm + Atlas : 16 p. ; rubbing and scuffing of binding, block consistent and clean; illustrations in text, fold-out maps;
Aksumite Coinage, 1995S. Munro-Hay, B. Juel-Jensen, London 1995, 285 Pages + Plates.
Jubilee book of the Polish prison system 1918- 1928 / [edited by [...] Zygmunt Bugajski et al]. Warsaw : Union of Prison Workers of the Republic of Poland, 1929 332, [2] p., [8] f. tabl. : ill., err. ; publisher's booklet, illustrated, 32 cm; good condition, last 5 pages minor yellowing/staining and back cover larger, otherwise nice and clean copy, block consistent; Commemorative book edited b...
Chen-Uei A treatise by the Chinese Mandarin Chen-Uei On women / from Chinese into Russian by Prince Larylov, from Russian into French by A. D. and from French into Polish by I. M.. *** translated. Edycya 2, poprawna. Warsaw : by N. Glücksberg, Xięgarz i Typografa Królewskiego Uniwersytetu, 1822 224 pp; artist's half-leather, 14 cm, embossing and gilt on spine ornaments, joining leather and ...
New, limited, fully numbered edition ofthe best complete study of Polish banknotes. Piece #122 autographed by the author. Catalog bound in Italian leather personally selected by Czeslaw Miłczak. The center of the book made of 100 gr offset paper, made by Swedish Munken Polar. The design of the cover, as well as the copper matrix for the embossing on the cover, made personally by Czeslaw Miłc...
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) Dramatic works : in twelve volumes. Vol. 1-12 [complete] / William Shakespeare ; biography of Shakespeare and prefaces to individual works compiled by. Roman Dyboski ; studyum "Shakespeare in Poland" written by Ludwik Bernacki ; selection of translations by Stanislaw Krzeminski. Warsaw : Gebethner and Wolff ; Krakow : G. Gebethner and Company, [1912]. ca 3900 p...
A well-known and valued item. Preservation condition of the item very good.
REMER JERZY. Vilnius. Poznan [1934]. Polish Publishing House < R. Wegner >. Rotogravure printing by Zakłady Graficzne Biblioteki Polskiej in Bydgoszcz. Illustrations according to photographs by Jan Bulhak. Format 16/21 cm. p. [3] p., 210, [3] p., Opr., publisher, cloth, sand-colored. On the front embossed, colorful coat of arms of Vilnius. On the spine images of : Our Lady of the Dawn Gate, t...
Linde, Samuel Bogumił (1771-1847) Dictionary of the Polish language / by Samuel Bogumił Linde. T. 1 part 1, A-F, T.1 part 2 G-L Warsaw, 1807-1808 [12], XVIII, [60], 668 p., 1 tab tab, [8], 669-1322 p; period half leather, 25 cm; two parts in one volume; several stamps, first three pages creased, one with repair, remainder of block good condition, block consistent and clean; rare item; "The d...
Szklarski, Alfred (1912-1992) Tomek in the land of kangaroos / Alfred Szklarski ; [illustrations by Mieczysław Serwin-Oracki]. Katowice : Silesia, 1957. 245, [3] s. : il. ; publisher's cardboard binding, illustrated, 21 cm; more than good condition, extensive dedication small stamp on preface page; 1st edition; 1 part of a novel cycle. Cover art, pastedowns and illustrations by Miroslaw Serwi...
Lepecki, Mieczyslaw Bohdan (1897-1969) From the Amazon to the Land of Fire : travels in South America / Mieczyslaw Lepecki. Warsaw : People's Publishing Cooperative, 1958. 397, [3] p., [62] f. tabl. : maps ; soft cardboard binding, illustrated, 20 cm; dusty binding, taped wrapper' otherwise more than good condition; numerous illustrations;
PUBLISHING PACKAGE! Six books wrapped in gray paper with stamps "K. Miarka wyd. z o.o. Mikolow Graphic Works": Defoe, Daniel (1661?-1731) ROBINZON KRUZOE With 7 color engravings and numerous engravings in the text ; by Wladyslaw Ludwik Anczyc Mikolow [1939] , published and printed by K. Miarki Sp. wyd. z o. p. 328 p., [7] pages of plates with illustrations ; original binding, publisher's cloth...
Andrzej Mikołajczyk, Numismatic Lexicon, 1994, PWN, hardcover, 17.5x24.5 cm, 348 p., very good condition, Complete book, with lots of illustrations of coins and banknotes.
Catherine II tsarina of Russia: a historical romance / Eugene Zabel ; translated by author. Tadeusz Dropiowski. Katowice : Polski Instytut Wydawniczy, 1931. 344, [3] pp, [25] pp. plates ; period decorated cloth, 23 cm., richly decorated, embossed and gilt, portrait mounted on frontispiece ; good condition, minor rubbing of binding ; overall nice copy; From the preface: "Probably about no woman...
Nechanický, Z.: Mincovnictví Albrechta z Valdštejna. Ústí n. Orlicí 1991, Hána, J.: Rubní značky pražských groš. Plzeň 1998. Separát - Mincovnictví církevnícjh institucí ve střední Evropě. Kroměříž 2008. Aukční katalog fy. Meissner Neumann č. 5/2006 Brož.
A well-known and respected publication cataloging monastic bracelets. Printer's condition of the item.
foreign publications Sayles Wayne G. - Ancient Coin Collecting I, Iola 1996, 087341442X 197 pages, hardcover with wrapper, author's autograph on pre-title page. The first volume in a popular six-volume series on ancient coins. The book contains dozens of tables, charts, maps and drawings and several hundred photographs of coins. The methods of identifying and attributing coins are presented in...
A well-known and valued item. Preservation condition of the item very good.
Hásková, J.: Pražské groše (1300 - 1526), Chaurova sbírka. NM Praha 1991 Vázáno, 282 str.