Some Verses | François Pauwels | c. 1915

An early 20th-century poetry collection from the iconic Dutch Library series, published by the Maatschappij voor Goede en Goedkoope Lectuur in Amsterdam.

This edition exudes the interwar atmosphere: a plain cardboard binding, refined typography, and beautiful Art Nouveau ornamentation on the title page and interior.

A fine example of how literature was made accessible to a wider audience in the early 20th century.

Details

• Author: François Pauwels

• Title: Enkele Verzen

• Publisher: Maatschappij voor Goede en Goedkoope Lectuur

• Printer: De Degel, Amsterdam

• Period: approx. 1912–1920

• Language: Dutch

• Height: 18 cm

• Thickness: < 1 cm

• Binding: Printed cardboard hardcover

• Condition: Good vintage condition, slight signs of wear commensurate with age

A charming item for lovers of early 20th-century literature, book design, or as a subtle decorative addition to a classic interior.