Essai sur les principes régissant l'administration de la justice aux Indes Orientales hollandaises surtout dans les îles de Java et de Madoura et leur application 1880

This 1880 book, "Essai sur les principes régissant l'administration de la justice aux Indes Orientales hollandaises surtout dans les îles de Java et de Madoura et leur application" by C.P.K. Winckel, is a title page for a work exploring principles of administration of justice in the Dutch East Indies, particularly on the islands of Java and Madura. The text is in French, highlighting the significant role of European languages in colonial administration. The book is bound in a format common to the time, with a simple design. The title page features a minimalist aesthetic, typical for the era, further emphasizing the book's practical content. This piece provides insight into the intellectual and cultural context of Dutch colonial rule in Southeast Asia.