SOKOŁOWSKI Maryan
ABOUT TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
because of Dietrichson's book
Krakow 1895, in Drukarnia Czasu, pp. 16; format 17.5x26cm
Dedication bearing the Author's signature on the soft cover booklet:
"Her Ladyship Mrs. Adamowa Potocka graciously accept zeche, Author".
Gold seal of the Potocki family on the back cover
HARDCOVER FULL CLOTH OF THE PERIOD, LEATHER SHAYLDZIK ON THE SPINE, ON THE TTLNIM FACE SUPEREXBRIS WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE PILAWA POTOCKI FAMILY.
Condition BDB- minor rubbing of the edges, minor browning of the paper, NICE Piece.
Piece belonged to Katarzyna Adamowa Potocka, née Branicka.
Katarzyna (1825-1907) married Adam Potocki, with whom she resided in the Pod Baranami palace in Krakow, and also built a palace in Krzeszowice. She was a collector (of, among other things, kontusz belts) and philanthropist.
Potocki family of Pilawa coat of arms - one of the largest and wealthiest magnate families in the history of the Republic of Poland. During their heyday they entertained kings, emperors, or Archduke Rudolph. The Potocki surname was carried by primates, great leaders, politicians, artists and generals, members of the family sometimes owned the largest landed estates in Poland[2]. The Potocki family built their own cities and held the highest dignitary offices, they also defended the Polish system, giving their lives in numerous wars.
