SZAJNOCHA Karol - Jadwiga and Jagiello. 1374-1413. historical narrative. Vol. 1-3. Lvov 1855-1856. Nakł. K. Wilda. 8,...

SZAJNOCHA Karol - Jadwiga and Jagiello. 1374-1413. historical narrative. Vol. 1-3. Lvov 1855-1856. Nakł. K. Wilda. 8, s. [8], 384; [8], 402; [10], 434, [1]. Bound in psk. gilt of period.
Wraps somewhat rubbed, paper yellowing in places, browning more pronounced at times. Bibliot. stamp. (with tsarist eagle), stickers and inventory notes. First edition of the greatest work of the eminent historian, a work that enjoyed extraordinary popularity among his contemporaries. Attention was drawn to the beautiful language with which it was written, the clarity of the lecture and its great literary qualities. Includes, among others: The Land, The Nation, Gediminovtsy, Greater Poland, Lesser Poland, The Coming of Hedwig, Jagiello, Ladislaus II, The Baptism of Lithuania, Red Ruthenia, Vytautas, The Descent of Hedwig, Horodlo. The "Appendices" included, among others: On the condemnation to the mines, On the cutting of knights in the gate, On the lackie cross, The initial lineage of the Melsztyńskis and Tarnowskis, The document of dedication of Jadwiga W. to the Duke of Jagiello, On the baptism of Jagiełło, Jagiełło's apostolic journey, On the governors in Rus in the 14th century, On Przemysl in the hand of Lithuania.