KIESZKOWSKI Jerzy. Chancellor Krzysztof Szydłowiecki. From the history of culture and art of Sigismund times, 1-2 complete. 160 figures in text, 56 plates [...]. Poznan 1912; Nakł. Księg. J. K. Żupański. Pp. [8], XXXVI, 930, numerous illustrations in text, f. tabl. 68, total pagination; 26.5cm.
Hardcover half-leather binding of period.Signboard on the spine, decorative lining, top edge of pages stained red, preserved booklet covers (design by Jan Bukowski). Good condition, slight rubbing of binding, 1-2 folds slightly loose, otherwise nice condition - vol.2 and a large part of vol.1 uncut!
Published in 850 numbered pieces, this one #199.
Contains: part 1: Szydłowieccy; part 2: Krzysztof Szydłowiecki, his public and private life; part 3: Humanists and art in the life of Krzysztof Szydłowiecki. Abrasions of binding spines, yellowish spots on pages in places. footnotes. Indexes. Monograph of the Grand Crown Chancellor and Castellan of Cracow, supporter of King Sigismund the Old (he directed Poland's foreign policy).
