Ex libris van Delprat-Veth 1915

This 1915 *ex libris* by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (1868-1938) is a small, finely-detailed piece, which can be found in the Rijksmuseum. The piece features a typewritten letter, with the text partially obscured by a yellowed stain, the artist uses this to create a unique aesthetic that brings to mind an old, fragile and personal item. This *ex libris* was likely used as a bookplate, a small label placed on the inside cover of a book, and would be used to denote ownership. This piece is typical of the *ex libris* genre, which developed alongside book collecting and printing.