Omslag met serie huizen te Bedfordshire 1826

This is the title page of a book of architectural studies by Dutch artist Jan Dam Steuerwald, published in 1826. The title page reads "STUDIES naar GEBOUWEN in Bedfordshire. Op steen gebragt door I.D. STEUERWALD" which translates to "Studies of buildings in Bedfordshire, brought on stone by I.D. Steuerwald." The title page features elegant calligraphy and lists the author's name as well as the name of the printer, who was also the artist's son. The title page is a classic example of a printed book's title page from the 19th century, showcasing the detail and care that went into such printed works during this period.