Retro Europe – Netherlands.

1 ) Ilkra Edel vase 2024/18, West Germany 1970s; 2 ) Scheurich vase 242-22, West Germany 1960s;
3 ) Dick Bruna book cover design 1963, “Drie Dartelende Doodgravers” by Havank > Shop

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To kick start this new blogging season, I have chosen these striking items as a nod to AQ-V’s past and to the future. This post combines personal favorites of mine—bold graphic illustrated 1960s book covers by famed Dutch artist Dick Bruna for Zwarte Beertjes pocket books and 1960s/70s German ceramics. These are highlights from collector Werner‘s private collections plus goods for sale in his online shop Retro Europe in the Netherlands, shipping worldwide. Be sure to check it out.

Dick Bruna book cover designs: 1 ) 1961 “Griezelverhalen uit Japan” by Edogawa Rampo;
2 ) 1962 “Doden voor Diamanten” by Ian Fleming; 3 ) 1975 “Spaanse Pepers” by Havank;
4 ) 1963 “Señor Saint” by Leslie Charteris Mustache > Shop
Images © Retro Europe / sticknobills

Strehla vase, East Germany 1960s / Image © Retro Europe / sticknobills

Scheurich vases, West Germany / Image © Retro Europe / sticknobills

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