Printeboekje Voor Kinderen [picture-books for children], Amsterdam: H.M. Houtgraaf [late 18th century / first half of the 19th century]. Dutch.
A children's book with poems and eleven engraved plates (colored by hand), among them is one poem in favor of Jews (De Joden Kirke - "Jewish Church") with an engraving by its side depicting Jews praying in a synagogue. Amongst the other poems: a children's celebration, a digger-ship, slaughterer of chickens, the crane, electricity and more.
Several other booklets from the series "Printeboekje Voor Kinderen", about craftsmen and scientific novelties, were printed during the first half of the 19th century.
[1], 16 leaves + [11] engraved plates (colored by hand), approx. 9.5 cm. Good-fair condition. The last printed leaf (pp.15-16) is glued to the last blank leaf and is torn at the margins. Stains. Worn cover, stains, creases and tears.