Stępowski Janusz- Legend of the mast pine [hand colored copy][1934][opr.graf. Atelier Girs-Barcz].

Warsaw 1934/ Published by Glowna Księgarnia Wojskowa/ binding, hardback with linen spine, ornaments and gilding on the front/ 22x27cm/ p.63/ hand colored illustrations (woodcuts) on separate pages and ornaments in the text/ good condition, rubbing the edges of the binding (especially the corners), foxing (browning) of the front, rust spots on the pages (mostly on the edges), foreign dedication on the pre-title page.

Graphic design: Atelier Girs-Barcz.

Book awarded Grand Cup in London and Grand Prix in Paris.

Bibliophile edition of a poem by Janusz Stępowski (1900-1969), a poet and writer who focused on maritime themes in his work. The book decorated with hand-colored woodcuts, ornaments and initials. One of the prettiest publications designed by the Girs-Barcz duo.