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This 1913 antique pocket book is a classic volume from the celebrated Dutch educational series "Handboekjes Elck 't Beste." Written by publicist Frits van Raalte, it compiles insightful early 20th-century essays on education and child-rearing. The volume features an ornate, authentic Art Nouveau cover layout designed by Anna Catharina Berlage (daughter of the pioneering Dutch architect H.P. Berlage). It stands as a wonderful historical collectible for enthusiasts of period book design, Dutch heritage, or social history.
Condition Report:
This authentic century-old paperback softcover is in worn, antique condition. The front cover exhibits typical signs of age, including noticeable creasing, surface smudging, and minor spotting. There is visible chipping, fraying, and small tears along the outer edges and corners, particularly at the bottom left. The spine shows significant wear and paper loss characteristic of pocket books from this era. The binding remains intact, and the interior pages show expected uniform toning/browning due to age, but the text and beautiful cover graphics remain fully legible. Please review the photos carefully to evaluate the condition details.
