Author: Anslijn, P.D.
Title: Children's Books, 1834, Illustrated history with funny children doodles | Vaderlandsche tafereelen uit de zestiende en zeventiende eeuw. (...) Zalt Bommel, Joh. Noman en Zoon, 1834, 108 pp. Illustrated with 27 pages of two etchings on one page.
Description: Children's book on Dutch history of the sixteenth and seventeenth century. In his preface, Anslijns explicitly notes that the book is not to be mistaken for a school textbook. The stories are accompanied by several illustrations (by H.P. Oosterhuis) and should inspire children to read and learn more about their collective history.Contains numerous plates depicting historical events (such as 'De Noordsche Maatschappij der Walvischvangst', 'Oprigting der O.I. Maatschappij', 'Dood van Egmond en Hoorne') as well as portraits of Dutch illustrious figures (often with drawn-on horns and moustaches)Inscription of former owner on first page: Joh. Barneveld / WeespChildren's literature - Dutch history - geschiedenis - leesboek - schoolbook - leermiddel - education  Bound in half linen on marbled paper, 17.6 x 10.8 cm. Worn binding. Front board partially detached, damaged spine, some foxing/small stains throughout the book. Occasional water stains. Ink stains on some of the portraits (drawn-on horns and moustaches, pp. 60-61, pp. 76-77.

Keywords: Children & Education