Cracow, 1648, in the Printing House of Franciszek Cezary I.K.M. Typ.
31 cm, pp. [16], 271; [4], 139, [2]; 162, p. [2], with 2 frontispieces, elaborate initials, ornamentation, woodcut finials. Half leather binding.
One of the earliest publications constituting instruments of political culture in Poland. A compilation of occasional speeches setting standards of behavior also in the social sphere of the leading classes.
Complete piece of a rare edition preserved in excellent condition, with minimal discoloration of a few pages, hardly visible traces of a few minor conservation corrections made by the Polish Antiquarian. Piece in a binding close to period bindings.