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Two bookshops, first quarter of the 19th century

year: 1822

type: prent
print
detail: nee
dimensions: 9,4 x 11 cm. 10 x 12 cm.
related terms: boekhandels
period: 19e eeuw
classification:
G: Boekhandel en uitgeverij

contents: In the upper picture a mother is taking her son to a bookshop. In an accompanying text (not seen in this reproduction) children are advised to read as much as possible. Below, the girl on the left has bought a book: she is putting the money into the hand of the bookseller. New categories of books arrived in the 18th century such as the novel, the periodical, novelettes and also the children's book.

origineel:
©description: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek
©reproduction: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek




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