Mickiewicz - Dziady part III, pub. Paris 1833 with the author's bust

Mickiewicz - Dziady part III, pub. Paris 1833 with the author's bust

We have already written about the first and first editions of the works of bards and their popularity. These books are valuable not only because of their important role in national literature, but also because of their material value.

Holidays are fast approaching, it is a time of relaxation and rest, also from the hustle and bustle of auctions.

Today, therefore, we will not dwell on the subject in more detail. The presentation will be limited to the description of the physical item:

MICKIEWICZ Adam

DZIADY Cz. III

with the author's bust
Paris, 1833, pp. 287, [1]; 12 x 19cm format

The second edition of the text of the third part of "Dziady" (the first edition appeared as "Poezje" vol. 4 in 1832), and the first separate edition of this work [!], One of the most important in the history of our literature.

"The inner title page is noteworthy, composed in an intricate arrangement of various fonts, and next to it a delicious engraving by Oleszczyński, depicting the bust of Mickiewicz from the medallion of David d'Angers. Below the engraving, Oleszczyński's dedication to Stefan Witwicki, in French. Print of the text [...] beautiful and exemplary "(Semkowicz 145). "The second edition of 'Dziady' is one of the most beautiful Mickiewicz prints published during the lifetime of the poet [...] Antoni Oleszczyński [...] is simply astonishing with its expressiveness and artistry" (Syga 106)).

HARD BINDING FULL CONTEMPORARY LEATHER, FLAT BACK WITH EFFECTIVE Gilding, COVERS WITH A BLIND-EMBOSSED DECORATIVE FRAME, IN THE INTERIOR WITH A RICH Gilded, EFFECTIVE EMBELLISHED CORNER, ORGANIC DECORATIONS. UPPER CUT OF CARDS COLORED, OTHER NATURALLY UNCUT. STICKERS OF HAND COLORED PULLED GENTLY VARNISHED MARBLE PAPER. THE INTERIORS OF THE COVERS FINISHED WITH A DECORATIVE TRAIL. BOTH ORIGINAL BROCHURE COVERS KEEPING!

Very rare with original covers!

VERY GOOD CONDITION/  a few extreme sheets cleaned, seals incl., WIDE MARGINS, VERY NICE COPY

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