1960, ISBN: dd0039ac2c1119f5b051230e02873fd4

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Paris: Bibliothèque Polonaise. Very Good-. 1937. First Edition. Softcover. xxix, 477 & [8] pages; Publisher's printed wrappers. Minor wear and some splitting along the to… Mehr…

Paris: Bibliothèque Polonaise. Very Good-. 1937. First Edition. Softcover. xxix, 477 & [8] pages; Publisher's printed wrappers. Minor wear and some splitting along the top of the front hinge and the bottom of the rear hinge, minor toning at the edges of the wrappers. Portrait of Claude de Mesmes comte d'Avaux, from an old engraving. Text in French. A significant modern study of the particular mission to Poland of Claude de Mesmes, comte d'Avaux (1595–1650) -- one of France's leading diplomats. During the period covered by this volume, the Count worked towards an armistice between Sweden and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Treaty of Sztumska Wies. Much of the correspondence of Claude de Mesmes with various parties related to Poland and this treaty is transcribed in this volume. There is included also - "Journal de Charles Ogier Secretaire de l'Ambassade (17 mai, 1635 - 16 juin 1636) -- in Latin. Published as the first of a series from the Bibliothèque Polonaise -- "Documents relatifs aux rapports diplomatiques entre la France et la Pologne, 1." This copy has two US postage stamps issued to honor Ignace Jan Paderewski (4 cents and 8 cents) mounted to the title page, rubber-stamped "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE" / Town Hall, Krakow, Poland / with the round cancellation stamping: "Washington D.C. / Oct 8 / 9:00 A.M. - 1960." There is a signature dated 1946 on the front blank. An uncommon book. See OCLC Number: 4520383. ., Bibliothèque Polonaise, 1937, 3, Boston, MA: Printed for Subscribers, 1833 Book. Fair Only. Hardcover. Third Edition. Written "to the great and free nation of the United States of America" after his short stay in America following his being "liberated from prison, and from the prospect of a more gloomy future, by some of your fellow citizens" 428 pages. Binding is quite worn, soiled, and faded, front board is nearly detached, light foxing within, lacks the frontis.., Printed for Subscribers, 1833, 2<

1832, ISBN: dd0039ac2c1119f5b051230e02873fd4

Boston: Carter and Hendee, 1832. Hardcover. Reading copy (Ex-lib., markings at spine, bookplate inside front cover, pocket inside back, usual markings; Front board nearly detached, rear … Mehr…

Boston: Carter and Hendee, 1832. Hardcover. Reading copy (Ex-lib., markings at spine, bookplate inside front cover, pocket inside back, usual markings; Front board nearly detached, rear board loose; Some foxing and toning throughout, but still readable; Binding loose). Boards; Cloth tape at spine; 406 pp. +18 pp. of bw line drawings. Hordynski was a POW in the Polish Revolution in the Napoleonic wars, fighting as Major of the Late 10th Regiment of Lithuanian Lancers.The book is dedicated to "The Great and Free Nation of the United States of America," as Hordynski was freed by the Americans. Quite an amazing history to read, from this first-hand perspective., Carter and Hendee, 1832, 2.5<