Description Explore the creative process of one of Poland's most celebrated historical painters with this vintage 1957 art book dedicated to Jan Matejko. Published by Wydawnictwo Arkady in Warsaw, this volume features an introduction by Prof. Dr. Juliusz Starzyński and is filled with black-and-white reproductions of Matejko's sketches, studies, historical cycles, and portraits. Notably, this specific copy includes a unique handwritten inscription on the title page reading "gift - not for sale" in Polish, French, and English.
Item Details
Title: Jan Matejko (Szkice - Studia / Wielki Cykl Historyczny...)
Introduction: Prof. Dr. Juliusz Starzyński
Publisher: Wydawnictwo Arkady, Warszawa (Warsaw)
Publication Year: 1957
Language: Polish
Format: Hardcover with Paper Dust Jacket
Genre: Art & Photography, History
Subject: Polish Art, Jan Matejko, Historical Sketches and Studies
Features: Handwritten presentation inscription in three languages (Title Page)
Condition Book is in Acceptable vintage condition. The exterior tan paper dust jacket is heavily worn and degraded, featuring significant tears, chipping, edge wear, and old tape repairs, exposing the red cloth hardcover boards underneath. The binding remains intact and secure. The interior pages show typical age-related toning but are generally clean and highly legible with no major tears observed. There is a handwritten inscription in green ink on the bottom right of the title page. Please review all photos carefully to verify the exact cosmetic wear before purchasing.
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