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

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

Van Schendel is among 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 converge.

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

The top edge of the book block features gilt edging, a detail often applied to well-produced literary editions from this period.

Inside is a historic handwritten inscription from 1923, which gives the book a personal and period 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 linen publisher's binding with gold and black print

• Page edges: gilt top edge

• Height: approx. 20 cm

• Thickness: approx. 3 cm

• Condition: good vintage condition with wear to the spine, light signs of use and a historical inscription from 1923