Józef ŁUKASZEWICZ - A History of Schools in the Crown and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the Earliest Times to 1794. Volumes I, II, IV [1849–1851]

Poznań 1849–1851. Published by Jan Konstanty Żupański’s Bookstore. 13x21 cm, 13.5x22 cm, pp. VIII, 470, (2), (2), 492, (2), (6), 355; Volume I in hardcover with a contemporary spine, Volume II in half-cloth binding, Volume IV in cloth binding. Good condition (scuffs on the bindings, outdated library and ownership stamps and markings, rust-colored stains on the pages and underlining in Volume II, cut-off sections of the title page and table of contents in Volume IV, without damage to the text).

A monumental study of the history of education in the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The author traces the development of education from the Middle Ages to the end of the 18th century, discussing the activities of schools of various levels and types—including monastic, parish, and academic institutions—as well as the organization of instruction and the teaching community. This set includes Volumes I, II, and IV—Volume III is missing.