CZACKI T. - A collection of interesting XIV numismatic plates.1844.

CZACKI Tadeusz - An interesting collection of XIV numismatic plates engraved on copper containing images of Polish numismatic coins issued on both sides at the work of Tadeusz Czacki; in total 215 pieces and oryentic pieces of 10. With adding their detailed description, as well as enclosing XIII plates important for Polish antiquity in terms of paleography used in the most ancient diplomats, starting from 1185; containing, among others, fac simile signatures of Polish kings. With a portrait of Tadeusz Czacki. Vilnius 1844. by R. Rafalowicz. 4, pp. 44, portrait 1, numismatic plates. 14, facsimile plates 13. publisher's pencil.
Banach 346. spine covered with paper, rubbing of cover edges, trace of dampness inside, yellowing and browning of paper in places. Preserved rear cover of brochure. Ex-libris wsp. Fourteen numismatic plates for T. Czacki's work "On Polish and Lithuanian Laws"; ten of them drawn and engraved by Aleksander Orłowski, four by Jan Ligber. "Orlowski's engravings in particular go far beyond a technically faithful reproduction of numismatic coins. The portraits of Polish kings on the coins are cut with a line full of expression and chiaroscuro, with the individuality of both the portrayed and the artist himself being highlighted [...]. In turn, how he valued his work is evidenced by the fact that on each plate he placed a full signature at the bottom: 'Al. Orłowski fecit.'" (Banach, p. 50). Finally, thirteen plates with likenesses of ancient manuscripts and royal signatures. Infrequent.