KOSSAK Zofia - SZALEŃCY BOŻY Z barwnymi Ilustracjami Leli Pawlikowskiej .
Krakow 1929, ISSUE 1. pp. 182, 7 color illustrations by Lela Pawlikowska; format 17.5 x 23 cm.The initials and ornaments in the text are taken from the typographic resources of old printing houses of the 16th century.The color illustrations by Lela Pawlikowska mounted on cardboard backings were done in the manner of old board painting.
"God's Madmen" are stories about saints that grew out of centuries of tradition, not only from literature or hagiographic stories, but also from legends and tales passed down from generation to generation.
Contains: St. Anthony, St. George, St. Francis Xavier, St. Orsula, St. Jerome, St. Andrew's Cross, St. Nicholas.
HARDCOVER FULL LEATHER CONTEMPORARY REFERRING IN STYLE TO THE LUXURIOUS LUXURY BINDINGS OF THE PERIOD. COVERS SURROUNDED BY GILDED BORDERS, SPINES WITH CONVEX BINDINGS, EMBOSSING AND RICH GILDING, COLORFUL SIGNBOARD. HAND-PAINTED DETAILS ON SPINE AND FACES. HAND-DYED MARBLED PAPER ON THE LINERS, ALL CARD TRIMS COLORED IN THE SAME WAY. THE INTERIORS OF THE COVERS FINISHED WITH INTRICATE GOLD STENCILING. PRESERVED PUBLISHER'S COVER.
BDB condition/ BEAUTIFUL Piece.