{"product_id":"twee-verhalen-1941-a-c-w-staring-geillustreerde-oorlogsuitgave-met-paasgroet","title":"Two Stories (1941) | A.C.W. Staring | Illustrated Wartime Edition with Easter Greeting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA specially illustrated edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwee Verhalen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Two Stories) by A.C.W. Staring, published in 1941 by the Wereldbibliotheek-Vereeniging in Amsterdam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small hardcover book contains the historical tales \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHet Wilhelmus te Ede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWolfert Swaertvegher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally published in 1837.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edition was produced during the Second World War as an Easter gift for members of the Wereldbibliotheek-Vereeniging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable are the colorful illustrations by Hans van Ingen. His drawings, executed in orange, yellow, and black, bring the historical tales to life. The cover and title page are also richly illustrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy also includes the original loose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaaschgroet 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Easter Greeting 1941). This separate insert, also designed by Hans van Ingen, was issued at the time by the Wereldbibliotheek-Vereeniging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive piece of Dutch book and illustration history from the war years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Twee Verhalen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: A.C.W. Staring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrator: Hans van Ingen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Wereldbibliotheek-Vereeniging, Amsterdam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stories: 1837\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding: Hardcover with illustrated cardboard cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: Multiple color illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 16.5 × 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: Less than 1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Dutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features: Includes original loose Easter Greeting 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic copy with signs of age and wear. The cover shows wear and discoloration, while the paper is locally yellowed and stained. The binding is still reasonably firm. One of the illustrated pages has a small tear. The original loose Easter greeting is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55327130943827,"sku":"AA0407011","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_1928_297ee903-de5f-4f62-9236-6cc8ea274211.jpg?v=1791783363","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/es-ca\/products\/twee-verhalen-1941-a-c-w-staring-geillustreerde-oorlogsuitgave-met-paasgroet","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}