Ontwerp voor een diploma van de Vereniging ter Bevordering van de Belangen des Boekhandels 1909

This 1909 design for a diploma by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries is a simple yet elegant piece. The design features a blank page ruled with thin horizontal lines, with the word "DIPLOMAX" at the top in a stylized, calligraphic font. The text is written in Dutch and likely outlines the purpose of the diploma, which is to honor those involved with the Association for the Promotion of Bookselling interests. The blank space beneath the title suggests that the diploma was intended to be personalized, perhaps with the recipient's name and a space for a signature. This artwork demonstrates the artistic and design sensibilities of the early 20th century, capturing a sense of formality and attention to detail.