Bandontwerp voor: Margarete Boie, Waal - Waal! Das leben eines Sylter Grönlandfährers, 1942 before 1942

This is a cover design for the book *Waal-Waal!* by Margarete Boie, published in 1942 by the German publisher D.J. Thieme, a book series known as *Deutsche Bücherei*. The design, by Dutch artist Reinier de Vries, is characterized by its use of ornate, hand-drawn calligraphy and decorative elements, highlighting the traditional nature of the book’s content. The use of a decorative border and the inclusion of the book’s title and author’s name in a prominent place on the cover are characteristic of book cover design of the early 20th century. The title "Waal-Waal!" evokes a sense of drama and excitement, hinting at the adventurous content of the book.