The eight essays in this book discuss various types of libraries in the Netherlands. The work includes numerous black-and-white illustrations. The wrappers of this copy have darkened irregularly and are partially worn through at the joint (one-inch long splits at top and bottom), with minor loss at the tail of the spine. Otherwise the book shows minor wear and soiling. A loosely laid-in plate indicates that this copy came from the reference library and stock of H. P. Kraus.