Bandontwerp voor een boek gepubliceerd door dr. P. Kieft 1884 - 1952

Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, a Dutch artist born in 1874, created this design for a book published by Dr. P. Kieft in 1884. The artwork, a pen and ink design, features several iterations of the title "Deutsche Bucherei" in various font styles and borders. The piece demonstrates the artist's mastery of calligraphy, showcasing a range of lettering styles and decorative elements. De Vries's meticulous craftsmanship is evident in the precision of his lines and the intricate details of the borders. The design is a testament to the beauty and artistry of traditional bookbinding and letterforms, capturing the essence of typographic design in the late 19th century.