1818 Respect du a le Tete Couronnee Lobarzewski French Very Scarce 1st

Description: Click here to see our other books! Respect du la Tete Couronnee, ou Expose Historique, Politique et Moral des Grands Evenemens Relatifs a la Pologne, en Reponse aux Ecrits Calomniant la Memoire de seu Stanislas Auguste, Dernier Roi Electif du Pologne Ignacy Lada Lobarzewski 1818 Plucharr : St. Petersbourg 8" by 5" [5], 6-228, [1pp] SUMMARY A very scarce first edition of this French work, an in-depth history of Poland, written by Ignacy Lada Lobarzewski, an admirer of Stanislaw Poniatowski. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work. A very scarce work. In French. With a half-title. The last leaf is an errata. This work is a concise yet in-depth history in Poland, discussing the politics and great events in Polish history. The work was written as a reply to slanderous works against Stanislaw August Poniatowski, who was the last elected King of Poland. He was a controversial figure, criticized for his failure to stand against the partitions. However he was a great patron of the arts and sciences, and a supporter of progressive reforms. In this work, Lobarzewski defends Poniatowski and his policies, as well as the leaders of Targowica. He was a supporter of absolutism in Russia, and an enemy of the revolution and Napoleon. The work has a very kind view on Polish history, the author writing with an affectionate tone. In this work Lobarzewski emphasizes Poland's contribution to the development of culture, and defends the country's good name. The author is believed to have some connection to Poniatowski, though it is not known what, though he was possibly a household member. CONDITION In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little rubbing to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head of the rear board. Small light marks to the boards and spine. Internall, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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