'The Dutch edition received positive reviews, such as 'a war document of striking density' and ‘Parents and educators are strongly advised to read this diary.’  After the first edition, the second edition followed in December 1947 and the third edition in February 1948. Only the first three Dutch editions look like these. Otto Frank had always thought that he had a fair idea of what went on inside Anne’s head. But when he read her texts, he realised that this had not been the case. ‘The Anne that appeared before me was very different from the daughter I had lost. I had had no idea of the depth of her thoughts and feelings.’Otto’s excerpts were read not just by his relatives, but by friends as well. They felt that Anne's texts were 'an important human document' and that Otto should not keep the texts to himself. It took some time before Otto agreed with them. Still, it was not easy to find a publisher so soon after the war, because most people wanted to look to the future. His acquaintances Jan and Annie Romein, both historians, helped Otto Frank find a publisher. Jan Romein had read the diary and written a short column titled ‘A Child’s Voice’ about it for Het Parool, a Dutch newspaper.Among other things, he wrote: ‘When I finished the book, it was night and I was amazed that the lights were still on, that there was bread and tea, that I did not hear the roaring of airplanes or the thumping of soldiers’ boots in the street - I had been captivated and taken back to the unreal world that is now almost a year behind us.’ Het Achterhuis / Dagboekbrieven 12 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944 Anne Frank Hardcover 1948, third print of the book Publisher: Contact Amsterdam 254 pages Dutch 'Printed in Amsterdam' Condition: Very good, old paper/carton. Pages and cover are not white. Bookstore sticker in front (most old Dutch books have this). Name written with pencil. One page has a 'tear'. Careful packaging and send secured with Track&Trace Dear Ebayers: Please note that shipping time can be longer then the given time Shipment within 2 business days after receiving payment Countries that are not on the shipping list can contact us for information about delivery