Hans Van Wijk (3 results)

Hardcover. First English-language edition. Fair hardcover missing the back-strip and with rubbing to the tips and light tanning to the boards and a gift inscription to the half title; otherwise, the interior is clean and bright; no dj as issued and lacking the loose map. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. A book of mostly photographs with descriptive text on the effects on the Netherlands of the North Sea flood of January 31/February 1, 1953. A combination of a high spring tide and a severe European windstorm over the North Sea caused a storm tide which struck the Netherlands, Belgium, England, and Scotland. Worst hit were the provinces of Zeeland, South-Holland, and North-Brabant in Holland, with over 1800 fatalities and widespread property damage. This volume was published to benefit the Netherlands Flood Relief Fund. Introduction by Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands; otherwise the contributors are uncredited though the text is by Hans Redeker and there are photographs by Ed van der Elsken, Aart Klein, Ed van Wijk, and others. Unpaginated [96 pages]; 122 b&w photos; 7.5 x 10.25 inches. Text in English. Ref: Gierstberg & Suermondt, Dutch Photobook, p.21.…

Harde kartonnen band, in zeer goede staat. Vrijwel als nieuw. Please see description or ask for photos.

Condition: Very Good.