Harrison van Beek e.a - Lot kinderboeken - 1945-1970

Collection of a few rare illustrated books assembled for children, in good condition with minimal signs of use. (see photos for a good impression of it)

Example: Piggeltje's Birthday is a well-known Dutch children's book with illustrations by the artist Eelco Martinus ten Harmsen van der Beek (1897-1953), who often signed as Harmsen van Beek. The story appeared around the 1940s/1950s, published by

It's about Piggeltje who has his birthday and receives money to treat at school. He wants to find out where the ice cream is tastiest, but he snacks far too much and becomes ill.

Harmsen van Beek was an influential Dutch illustrator and bookbinding designer. He also became very well known as the creator and illustrator of Flipje from Tiel and as the international illustrator of Enid Blyton's Noddy books.

List of titles:

In the Land Where Everything Is Possible - Harriet Laurey - hardcover 1st edition - in good condition with signs of use present

Peter's Bike - Virginia Allen Jensen - hardcover 1st edition 1970 - in reasonably good condition with signs of use present, spine damaged

Kwik and Kwak - Johan van Hunnik - hardcover 1st edition - in good condition with signs of use present

Piggeltje's Birthday - Eelco Martinus ten Harmsen van der Beek - 1st edition hardcover - in good condition

Knibbel and Knabbel - Greetje Kroone - hardcover 1st edition - in good condition