Dicht en ondicht 1874

"Dicht en ondicht" (Dense and Sparse) is the title of a book of poetry by Johannes Petrus Hasebroek, a Dutch poet and writer. This title page from the second edition of his book was published in 1874, in Amsterdam by W. H. Kirberger. The simple, elegant typography of the title and author’s name reflects the refined taste of the time, and the straightforward title suggests a focus on the different styles and densities of poetry. The title page is a unique window into the world of 19th-century Dutch literature.