Hermann Hesse Appraisal

Knulp by Hermann Hesse (1972 Dutch Translation)

This item is a Dutch language edition of Hermann Hesse's classic work 'Knulp, drei Geschichten aus dem Leben Knulps.' The book is a paperback edition featuring a cream-colored interior title/copyright page with sharp black typography. According to the visible documentation, the text was translated from German by P. H. H. Hawinkels and features cover design by Alfons van Heusden. This specific edition was published by Uitgeverij De Arbeiderspers in Amsterdam in 1972, holding the rights to the Dutch output (ISBN 90 295 1899 5). The paper quality appears consistent with trade paperbacks from the early 1970s, showing slight natural aging and a light yellowing or patina to the edges of the pages. The binding appears intact as shown. The typography is clean and professional, using a serif font typical of literary publications of the era. The page also shows a partial table of contents (Inhoud) including titles such as 'Vroege lente' and 'De afloop.' There are no visible signs of significant water damage, tearing, or prominent foxing in the displayed section, though the outer cover appears to have a green spine with white lettering.