SYROKOMLA - BIRTHDAY JAN DĘBORÓG Illustrated by E. M. Andriolli. Warsaw 1880.

SYROKOMLA Władysław

BORN JAN DĘBORÓG

The history of his lineage, head and heart, told by himself.

With rhythm he wrote down ... (Ludwik Kondratowicz).

Illustrated by E. M. Andriolli.

Warsaw 1880. published by Józef Ungra, pp. 112; format 26x34 cm

Nine full-page woodcuts within pagination, strong prints. Text printed in red line frame.

A nobleman's storytelling inspired by a reading of "Pan Tadeusz," about two feuding Polesie noble families, the Dęborogs and Brochwicz, full of lyrical descriptions of nature.

HARDCOVER FULL CONTEMPORARY LEATHER WITH RICH GILT AND HAND-MALLENGED DECORATIONS ON BOTH FACES, ALLUDING IN STYLE TO THE LAVISH BINDINGS OF THE ERA. CARD TRIMS GILDED ON THREE SIDES. COVER BOARDS MADE OF HAND-DYED MARBLED PAPER.

BDB condition/ minor soiling of pages, NICE piece.