Polish original covers for books

"Polska. Jej dzieje i kultura" (1927–1928) — complete set in a rare binding and signed dust jackets by Tadeusz GronowskiA three-volume monumental historical edition of the Second Polish Republic in navy cloth binding, with original Art Deco dust jackets signed by Tadeusz Gronowski. A very...

Illustrated children’s books from antiquarian bookstores are unique editions combining literature, art, and history. Learn how to choose collectible copies, assess their condition, and buy online safely. A practical guide for parents, collectors, and anyone looking for one-of-a-kind...

See how the condition of two copies of the same book can differ- from a beautiful, complete binding to a damaged copy requiring costly conservation. Learn what to look for when purchasing rare book collector’s editions.

H.G. Wells - The War in the AirA small pre-war book with a big message. Air warfare vision, a prophetic look at technology, and civilization’s fragility. Perfect for collectors and fans of pre-war sci-fi.

Rare first Polish editions of Karl May’s novels in original period publisher’s bindings. Winnetou, Old Surehand, and Through Wild Kurdistan preserved in above-average condition – exceptional collector’s copies offered by Antykwariat Sobieski.

The "Best of the Best" section, or creme de la creme, "The best of the best" not only from our offer, but the best on the market. Extremely rare items, valuable and sought-after prints, real rarities. These books are usually not featured on our website, they are not available to the general public,...

Adam Mickiewicz's "Pan Tadeusz" publishing stencil with engravings by Elwir Androlle.

A book the best gift "Reading books is the most beautiful fun that mankind has come up with." Wisława Szymborska, polish poet and essayist. Nobel Prize laureate for 1996.  

Why is it worth buying first editions, first prints and early editions of literature. The value of the first editions of twentieth-century novelists on the global book market has increased significantly over the past dozen or so years.

Polish original covers for books aka "printed bindings" are machine-made bindings for a part or all of the edition for a mass recipient. Today, perfectly preserved Polish publishing covers are often classified as rare books due to our historical legacy. There are many such rare books in the offer...