The Bible in Brief (1963) – Luxury Gilt-Edged Edition – Nederlandse Boekenclub

A well-maintained and atmospheric edition of De Bijbel in ’t Kort (The Bible in Brief), printed in 1963 by the Nederlandse Boekenclub in The Hague.

This edition features a black binding with gold print and a beautiful gilded edge. The interior contains illustrations based on old engravings in reddish-brown print, which gives the book a characteristic, almost graphic appearance.

The text is presented in simpler Dutch, intended to make the Bible accessible to a wider audience. Typographically well-executed and sturdily bound – a fine example of solid Dutch book production from the 1960s.

A stylish object for lovers of religious books, vintage print work, or classic interior pieces.

Specifications

• Title: De Bijbel in ’t Kort

• Year: 1963 (Third edition)

• Publisher: Nederlandse Boekenclub, The Hague

• Binding: Black leather / leather texture

• Gilded edge

• Illustrations: 26 drawings (Marits Rietdijk)

• Height: 21.5 cm

• Thickness: 4 cm

• Condition: Very neat vintage condition

• Small signature on title page