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Ex Libris Hedgehog Bookplate by C.W. ter Kuile, 1923

This striking ex libris design, dated 1923, features a stylized hedgehog as its central motif. The artwork is enclosed within a decorative border, with the inscription "EX-LIBRIS" prominently displayed at the top and the name "C.W. TER KUILE" at the bottom. The hedgehog is depicted in profile, its spiky exterior rendered with fine detail against a backdrop of concentric, arching lines. The use of a limited color palette, primarily black, white, and subtle grey tones, lends a graphic and timeless quality to the piece. This ex libris would have served as a personal mark of ownership for books, reflecting the owner's appreciation for art and literature. The design's bold lines and distinctive subject matter make it a memorable example of early 20th-century bookplate art.

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