Polish Armed Forces Through the Ages — 1st Edition

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Polish Armed Forces Through the Ages — 1st Edition

Name: Polish Armed Forces Through the Ages — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Polish Armed Forces Through the Ages: Thousand Years of the Polish Arms, Compiled by W. Dziewanowski & A. Minkiewicz — First Edition

Publication: London, "Orbis" Polish Travel Office, Ltd., 1944

Formatting: Oblong Folio, pp. 32.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original red cloth binding remains firm and structurally sound, showing only gentle shelf-wear, slight rubbing to the extremities, and minor marking to the boards. The silver-stamped vignette of the Polish trumpeter and the titling to the front board remain particularly bright and unoxidised, presenting exceptionally well. Internally, the volume is tight and square. The endpapers, which feature decorative Polish civic coats of arms, are well-preserved, and the text block is notably clean and crisp. The pages and vibrant colour plates are free from major blemishes or foxing, exhibiting only the faintest handling marks to the margins. A highly presentable copy of a delicate oblong wartime publication.

Catalogue Note: First edition. A striking bilingual publication issued in London during the Second World War under the auspices of the Polish Ministry of National Defence.

The work celebrates the extensive military history of Poland and is heavily illustrated with thirty vibrant colour plates by the acclaimed artist Kazimierz Pacewicz. It serves not only as a comprehensive visual historical survey of Polish military uniforms, ranks, and insignia, but also as a powerful piece of wartime patriotism for the Polish forces in exile.

Uncommonly found in such well-preserved condition, as these large oblong formats are often prone to heavy wear and structural damage.

Published in London during the height of the Second World War, Polish Armed Forces Through the Ages offers a visually stunning tribute to a millennium of Polish military heritage. With dual text in both English and Polish, this evocative album chronicles the evolution of the nation's armed forces from medieval knights to the modern soldiers fighting in exile. Brilliantly illustrated with thirty vibrant colour plates by artist Kazimierz Pacewicz, it is a proud celebration of resilience, bravery, and the enduring spirit of the Polish forces.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: W. Dziewanowski & A. Minkiewicz

Book Publisher: "Orbis" Polish Travel Office, Ltd.

Book Language: English & Polish

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 32

Book Publication Year: 1944

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: K. Pacewicz

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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