116. GEMBARZEWSKI Bronislaw, Żołnierz Polski. Ubiór, uzbrojenie i oporządzenie (...). Century XI - XVII.
Warsaw 1960, Wydawnictwo Ministerstwa Obrony Narodowej, 548 p., including 255 plates.
First original edition of an exceptionally illustrated compendium on the clothing and armament of the Polish Army. Volume one of a complete series of six dealing with the period from the beginnings of Polish statehood to the end of the 17th century, and strictly up to the Battle of Kliszów in 1702. The volume contains255 colored plates depicting the various formations. Low edition of only 7,000 pieces.
Publishers' period binding, full cloth in average condition with loss and rubbing, especially at edges; spine embossed and gilt with title and motifs of military crosses; front cover also embossed and gilt with military banners and cannons; front cover slightly loose; interior in db condition, sometimes stains but dry; boards in bdb condition; overall average condition.