Nowicki F. - Volhynia and its inhabitants in 1863 [Dresden,1870, printed by J.I. Kraszewski Printing House].

Fortunat Nowicki, Volyn and its inhabitants in 1863. A brief description of the Volyn governorate in terms of jeography and statistics by F.N.
Dresden, 1870. Printed and circulated by J.I. Kraszewski.
Half-fl. binding, pp. VIII,138, f.tab. 1, format 16.7 x 11.8 cm.

Bad condition: binding tattered, spine peeled off, front cover with title page separated from the block, numerous traces of dampstaining and mildew throughout the volume, soiling, trace of adhesive tape on the coverlet. Pieces after gas disinfection (fumigation).

A few catalog markings and ownership stamps (Protection of the Name of Warsaw Students, Tow. Care of Children, N.-Clean.).

Interesting item describing Volhynia, in content: geographic part (including borders, area, rivers, inherent riches, extent, administrative division, coats of arms and civic uniform, settlement and historical memorabilia in numerous districts), statistical part (population: number of inhabitants, sex ratio, population growth, division of inhabitants by nationality, religions and states; labor: farming, forestry, cattle, horse and sheep raising, factory and industrial traffic, roads.; property: private, treasury, public, capitals; public establishments and administration, public burdens and treasury revenues; list of names of landowners in Volyn in 1848.

[edited 7.11.2025 - 2 photographs added, slightly modified description of condition].