Little Kingdom by the Sea, a celebration of Dutch cultural heritage

Memories are our most precious possession and often come to life through something small. Therein lies the power of a souvenir too. On October 7, KLM added her newest Delft blue house no. 103 to the expanding collection. The world-class miniatures are modeled after historic (canal)houses and landmark buildings from all over the Kingdom of the Netherlands. They are filled with history; the stories will enrich you with knowledg...

From the 17th century onwards, Dutch merchants and traders have traveled the seven seas in search of new opportunities. In the Golden Age, Amsterdam became the warehouse of the world and the gateway to Europe. At the same time, Dutch scientists unravelled the mysteries of daily life, while painters presented a new vision of reality and changed the world of art. The inspiring stories of courageous pioneers, innovative entrepreneurs, talented artists and other notable characters have captured o...

Met 'Kingdom by the Sea, 500 Years of Dutch Design presenteert auteur Mark Zegeling aan de hand van de Delfts blauwe huisjes van KLM een overzicht over ruim vijf eeuwen Nederlandse bouwkunst. De kaft van deze Engelstalige Limited Edition bestaat uit een tegel van echt porselein, speciaal gemaakt en handbeschilderd door Royal Goedewaagen. Elk boek is genummerd en gaat vergezeld van een certificaat van echtheid.

'Kingdom by the Sea' vertelt de verhalen achter een hondertal monumenten die model ...