A One-of-a-Kind Copy of “A Treatise on Good Work”
Bid for an extraordinary, hand-bound leather edition of “A Treatise on Good Work” by Tadeusz Kotarbiński – the first Rector of the University of Lodz and one of Poland’s most influential humanist thinkers. This 1969 edition has been specially crafted by the University of Lodz Library Bookbinding Workshop, making it a true collector’s item.
Prof. Kotarbiński believed that good work combines reliability, craftsmanship and respect for its recipient. This unique copy embodies that philosophy, inspiring not only through its content but also through its exquisite form. It stands as a tribute to the University’s heritage and the artistry of its library craftsmen.
Place your bid on Allegro – don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of history.
Exclusive Tour of the University of Lodz Library – Bookbinding Workshop and Selected Works from the Special Collections
Step behind the scenes of the largest and most modern academic library in the region!
The winning bidder will enjoy a private tour of the university of Lodz Library Bookbinding Workshop, where priceless literary treasures are preserved. Highlights include:
- A 15th-century illuminated manuscript: Liber precum latinarum et gallicarum
- The 1493 incunabulum Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel, featuring over 1,800 woodcuts, including the oldest known view of Kraków
- Nicolaus Copernicus’ De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (1566)
- Gerardus Mercator’s 1633 atlas, a masterpiece that revolutionised European cartography
Bid now on Allegro for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore these cultural treasures and learn the secrets of their conservation.
VIP Library Card – Your Gateway to Exclusive Services
Become a VIP in the world of books! This special card grants one year of premium access to the library’s most prestigious services, including:
- 15 book loans for 6 months – no deposit required
- E-book reader rentals with extended usage
- Legimi codes for thousands of e-books
- Convenient book locker service
- Private study room reservations
- Up to 500 scans in the Reprography Workshop
- Disinfection of up to 50 volumes in the fumigation chamber
- Two custom bibliographic compilations
- A sweet surprise: honey from the library’s own apiary
Bid on Allegro and unlock a year of unparalleled access to literature, knowledge and exclusive benefits.
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