Rose-Angélique - Arthur van Schendel - Novel – Meulenhoff Amsterdam 1922

Literary novel from the interwar period: “Rose-Angélique – De Droomers van de Liefde” by the Dutch writer Arthur van Schendel, published by J.M. Meulenhoff in Amsterdam in 1922.

Van Schendel is one of the better-known Dutch authors from the early twentieth century. His work is known for its dreamy and romantic style, in which history, imagination, and symbolism come together.

This copy is bound in the original red cloth publisher's binding with gold and black lettering, designed in a decorative style strongly influenced by Art Nouveau and early Art Deco bookbinding. The binding decoration and typography make the book visually appealing, both to collectors and lovers of decorative old books.

The top edge of the text block is gilt, a detail that was often used in fine literary editions from this period.

Inside is a historical handwritten inscription from 1923, which gives the book a personal and time-bound character.

An atmospheric edition from the Dutch interwar period, suitable for both book collectors and lovers of classic literature or decorative vintage books.

Specifications

• Title: Rose-Angélique – De Droomers van de Liefde
• Author: Arthur van Schendel
• Publisher: J.M. Meulenhoff
• Place: Amsterdam
• Year: 1922
• Language: Dutch
• Binding: red cloth publisher's binding with gold and black lettering
• Page edges: gilt top edge
• Height: approx. 20 cm
• Thickness: approx. 3 cm
• Condition: reasonably good antique condition with wear to the spine, slight signs of use, and a historical inscription from 1923. Cover slightly warped.