Adam Mickiewicz ,Elwiro Andrioli,Pan Tadeusz,1882

Period bookplate containing 24 full-page (37 x 27 cm) signed woodcuts by Andriolli and the face and spine of the original cover along with a dozen pages of excerpts from the poem. Gilt edges of the pages, decorative lining. Perfect state of preservation. Piece intended for booksellers to familiarize themselves with the planned publication and place an order. This is the first ever illustrated edition of Pan Tadeusz.