GALLUS JOZEF, STAROSTA WESELNY : A COLLECTION OF SPEECHES, POEMS AND SONGS FOR THE USE OF STAROSTA, BEST MAN AND GUESTS AT WEDDING RECEPTIONS [1907].

Description

A publication of a customary and utilitarian nature, containing a collection of speeches, toasts, poems and songs for use at wedding ceremonies. The book was addressed to wedding officiants, best men and participants in the ceremony, providing a practical guide to the traditional forms of speeches associated with wedding ceremonies.

The collection reflects the customs and social culture of the era, showing the forms of marriage celebration, ceremonial and occasional language operating in the wedding tradition. The publication has documentary value for the study of customs and social culture, while also being an interesting reminder of past social practices.

The copy is hand-bound in leather in the bindery of the Polish Antiquarian, with the utmost care taken to ensure durability and security for generations.

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