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[Marcilly, Paris], 1836. 2 x 2.7 Cm. 63pp., illustrated with 8 full page illustrations, bound in full gilt decorated red morocco, all edges gilt, lacks front and rear free endpapers, pencil markings on pastedowns. A very good little copy and quite scarce locating only two auction records and only one copy via OCLC. [Welsh, D.V. Miniature books, no. 2840] These little books were primarily published for ladies containing love songs or verses of love.
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Glasgow: Bryce, David, & Son, 1905. Five miniature volumes. (127); (127); (240); (384); (127)pp. The volumes included are: Golden Thoughts from Great Authors; Witty, Humorous, and Merry Thoughts; Robert Burns' Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect; The Smallest English Dictionary in the World; and Old English, Scotch, and Irish Songs. The five books fit into a wooden box, lacquered with a tartan pattern, that contains six compartments and a glass-paned lid. One compartment has a portrait of Robert Burns with a magnifying glass that fits over it. Surrounding the portrait are the title, Mite Series in Tartan, and the publisher's information. Bryce published this set with various combinations of books. All five volumes are bound in red roan wrappers gilt-stamped with the titles on the front covers. The dictionary shows some slight chipping to the front free endpaper and frontispiece page. The bottom of the box is slightly warped and the lacquer is chipped in spots. Only two institutional copies of the set are recorded, each with different combinations of books. An uncommon set in the desirable tartan box. (Bondy, pp. 72 & 113; Garbett, pp. 25-27). (1 by 3/4; 25x19mm).
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Les Fleurettes
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Crumbs From The Master's Table
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New York: D. Appleton, 1831. 192 pp. Approximately 2 1/4 x 2 3/4". Blue cloth over boards, paper label on spine, corner bumping with small portion of boards showing through, otherwise in very good + condition. (Bradbury, D. Appleton, 1; Welsh 4865). Daniel Appleton (1785-1849) began publishing in New York in 1831 and his first imprint was this miniature book. There are two editions of this book, both with 1831 on the title page. One edition has numbered pages and "stereotype edition" on the title page. The other edition has unnumbered pages and no mention of "stereotype edition". It is not possible to know which version came first. This edition was 2,000 copies and was very popular as inspirational books had a good market at that time.
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EN SHO HI CHO: SECRET BOOK OF BIG LEAVES AND SWALLOW. [An Erotic Color Hand-Pain
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[Japan n.d.ca.1860's]. Green silk brocade cloth covers, very clean, solid copy, 8.5 x 12 cm., accordion folded, painted on both sides, 12 double-page erotic color paintings, all edges gilt, on thick album leaves. OBSCURE CHARMING WORK . *** *** *** . . . A SUPERB POLYCHROME PAINTED MINIATURE EROTIC ALBUM . . . TWELVE DOUBLE-PAGE STUNNING EROTIC SCENES . . *** A miniature Japanese hand-painted erotic album. As was the custom at the time, these albums were seldom signed or signed with a pseudonym to hide the true artist's name. . This stunning and skillfully painted album is most likely the anonymous work of a famous Ukiyo-e artist, executed in polychrome with the utmost detail. . *** . THE TITLE: EN SHO HI CHO: SECRET BOOK OF BIG LEAVES AND THE SWALLOW: Is a play on words, the "big leaf" means the vagina, and the "swallow" refers to the penis, and of course most of the erotic books contain the character "Hi" [Himitsu = secret] secret or hidden book in the title. .…
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Metamorphoses 5.
by Aly, Islam.
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Cedar Falls, Iowa:: Islam Aly,, 2017.. Edition of 30. 2 x 2 x 1.5" miniature book. Laser-cut mould-made Johannot paper. Twenty sections of 2 folios per section. Handbound in laser cut and engraved wooden boards with Coptic binding of linen thread. Signed and numbered by the artist. Islam Aly: "In the Metamorphoses series, I am focusing on Islamic art and design. I want to reveal how patterns develop and morph in a book that makes the viewer experience their beauty, elegance, harmony, intricacy, and complexity. "Metamorphoses 5 represents a square that morphs into a star. The patterns in the book are combined, duplicated, interlaced, and arranged in multiple combinations that are precise, beautiful, and symbolic.
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Sonnets
by KEATS, John
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London: Anthony Treherne, 1905. First Edition (thus). Flexible boards. Very good. Miniature (5cm x 7cm). A very good copy in the publisher's limp brown leather, stamped in blind. Rubbing to extremities and the binding a touch shaken, but a clean copy of this miniature book. All edges gilt,though the gilt is somewhat dulled. Appears to be genuinely rare; we note just three library holdings, all in the USA (Harvard, UVA, and Worcester PL [MA]).
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![[ LIVRE MINUSCULE - MINIATURE BOOK 65 x 53 mm] The Bible Christian - The contrast between the...](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/674/488/675488674.0.m.jpg)
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[ LIVRE MINUSCULE - MINIATURE BOOK 65 x 53 mm] The Bible Christian - The contrast between the righteous and wicked
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T. C. Johns, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London,1838 - 1839, minuscule (6,5 x 5,3 cm), VII + 93 - VI + 63 pages. Reliure de l'époque, portefeuille à rabats plein veau brun, rabat avec titre estampé à froid. +++++++ Charmant livre minuscule, relié en porte-feuille dans un beau veau de qualité, et comprenant deux titres autour du Christianisme : The Bible Christian (La bible chrétienne), The contrast between the righteous and wicked (Le contraste entre le juste et le méchant) respectivement de 1839 et 1838. Préface en anglais du premier texte : "The authors of this arrangement of scripture, confidently lay their little work before the public, sure that the word of god has not been deceitfully handled, and that he never will permit that word, to return unto him void. In this day of much christian profession they were led to see the deep necessity of not alone being, called by the name of the lord, but of earnestly striving to…
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New York: D. Appleton, 1831. 192 pp. Approximately 2 1/4 x 2 3/4". Blue cloth over boards, paper label on spine, corner bumping with small portion of boards showing through, otherwise in very good + condition. (Bradbury, D. Appleton, 1; Welsh 4865). Daniel Appleton (1785-1849) began publishing in New York in 1831 and his first imprint was this miniature book. There are two editions of this book, both with 1831 on the title page. One edition has numbered pages and "stereotype edition" on the title page. The other edition has unnumbered pages and no mention of "stereotype edition". It is not possible to know which version came first. This edition was 2,000 copies and was very popular as inspirational books had a good market at that time.
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EN SHO HI CHO: SECRET BOOK OF BIG LEAVES AND SWALLOW. [An Erotic Color Hand-Pain
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[Japan n.d.ca.1860's]. Green silk brocade cloth covers, very clean, solid copy, 8.5 x 12 cm., accordion folded, painted on both sides, 12 double-page erotic color paintings, all edges gilt, on thick album leaves. OBSCURE CHARMING WORK . *** *** *** . . . A SUPERB POLYCHROME PAINTED MINIATURE EROTIC ALBUM . . . TWELVE DOUBLE-PAGE STUNNING EROTIC SCENES . . *** A miniature Japanese hand-painted erotic album. As was the custom at the time, these albums were seldom signed or signed with a pseudonym to hide the true artist's name. . This stunning and skillfully painted album is most likely the anonymous work of a famous Ukiyo-e artist, executed in polychrome with the utmost detail. . *** . THE TITLE: EN SHO HI CHO: SECRET BOOK OF BIG LEAVES AND THE SWALLOW: Is a play on words, the "big leaf" means the vagina, and the "swallow" refers to the penis, and of course most of the erotic books contain the character "Hi" [Himitsu = secret] secret or hidden book in the title. .…
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Cradle Verses.
by GREENAWAY (Kate) and LOCKER (Frederick)
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GREENAWAY (Kate) and LOCKER (Frederick):Cradle Verses. 1880. Illuminated Manuscript of Four Poems by Frederick Locker, written by his own hand, with extensive illustrations in watercolors by Kate Greenaway. This charming book was prepared on commission for presentation on the birthday of Frederick Locker's wife, Jane. 24mo., [48] pages; presentation vellum binding with full watercolors on corners, titled: "Babies and Blossoms", all edges green. Housed in custom green morocco leather box, gilt-lettered: "Hannah Jane Locker | 1880", with hand-made velvet pouch.
Unique and extremely charming miniature book.
Reference: Spielman and Layard p.96, illustrated pp 280-281.
Provenance: Jane Locker Lampson, thence by descent; acquired by Mrs. Robert S. Pirie from Seven Gables bookshop circa 1961.
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Sonnets
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London: Anthony Treherne, 1905. First Edition (thus). Flexible boards. Very good. Miniature (5cm x 7cm). A very good copy in the publisher's limp brown leather, stamped in blind. Rubbing to extremities and the binding a touch shaken, but a clean copy of this miniature book. All edges gilt,though the gilt is somewhat dulled. Appears to be genuinely rare; we note just three library holdings, all in the USA (Harvard, UVA, and Worcester PL [MA]).
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The Sad Tale of Bazouge
by Steinlen, Theophile-Alexandre (Illustrator)
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Boston: Museum of Fine Arts (Boston). Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1961. Booklet. Light crease at the spine of the front cover. ; A humorous tale of a crow or raven who successively, page after page, drinks and drains numerous glasses of spirits until its view of the world blurs, it stands, then falls on its back. Told wordlessly, with drawings only, and the story line is obvious. The stylized head and beak of the bird reoccur in Steinlen's book illustrations of crows and vultures. Swiss-born, creative polymath Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923) was painter, fabric designer, sculptor, periodical publisher, printmaker, and illustrator. Renowned for his turn-of-the-century, Art Nouveau-style, Steinlen produced drawings of Parisian street life, depicting average working-class people, actors, vendors, prostitutes, the upper class out of their element, criminals, and families, all in the urban environment. He was equally known for his many drawings of cats in both natural…
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The Beauties Of Washington Irving (Illustrated by George Cruikshank)
by Irving, Washington
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THE BEAUTIES OF WASHINGTON IRVING. ILLUSTRATED BY GEORGE CRUIKSHANK. PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM TEGG, LONDON, 1866. 4 X 5/58. 373 5/8. pages, plus adverts. USED. Good condition. All gilting still visible on titling on spine. Foxed on a a few pages.
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Harold's Fairy Tale
by Crockett Johnson
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HAROLD'S FAIRY TALE, FURTHER ADVENTURES WITH THE PURPLE CRAYON. HARPER & BROTHERS FIRST EDITION. Exlib. Acceptable Condition. No Dust Jacket is included. RARE.
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A Picture For Harold's Room
by Johnson, Crockett
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Johnson, Crockett: A Picture For Harold's Room, A Purple Crayon Adventure. First Edition, Harper & Brothers 1960. Ex-lib. Good Condition/ No Dust Jacket. Rare/scarce. 64 pages 6 1/4 X 8 3/4
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Harold's Trip To The Sky
by Johnson, Crockett
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Johnson, Crockett. Harold's Trip To The Sky. More Adventures With The Purple Crayon. First Edition. Harper & Bros., 1957. Hardcover. Used. Good Condition/ No Dust Jacket. Front cover sticker damage. A clean, solid copy. Please see our photos. Rare/Scarce.
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Gone is Gone: or The Story of a Man Who wanted to Do Housework
by Gag, Wanda
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GONE IS GONE, BY POPULAR CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATOR WANDA GA'G. USED. VERY GOOD CONDITION/ VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. 1935 Coward-McCann First Edition, Stated Twelfth Printing Thus. A crisp, clean copy in a nice yellow unclipped dust jacket. A nice find.
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(Miniature Book) Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1859, The Address by Carl Sandburg Before the United States Congres s
by Sandburg, Carl
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Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1959. 38 pp. Letterpress by Joh. Enschede en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland and binding by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam. Gilt leather, decorative end papers, all edges gilt, one of 2,000 copies, with Lincoln 1 cent stamp. A Fine copy. Bradbury 16, p. 253. . Limited Edition. Leather. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 2 5/8" x 1 7/8" . Miniature.
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Equal Rites: Compact Discworld Novel
by Pratchett, Terry
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Complete text of Equal Rites printed in tiny print in miniature book. Third in this compact series that was "specially handmade by imps of the Counterweight Continent" (as the jacket states). Actually typeset in Great Britain and printed in China. Hard-to-find collectible for Pratchett lover.
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English-French French-English Midget Series Dictionary
by Burgess & Bowes Ltd [Editor]
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A very good+ red cloth bound softcover, completely revised and corrected.25.000 Words with Dialogues, ets. Containing Automobile Terms, Dialogues, Geographical and Christian Names, Photographic Terms, Etc.
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Let the Games Begin.
by [Pequeño Press] Linda Geenen
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Bisbee, Arizona:: Pequeno Press,, 1998.. Edition of 50. 2.5 X 2.875", 131 page miniature. Printed in Eurostile and Zapf types on Neenah Classic Crest paper by Pat Baldwin. The illustrations were "painted" on the computer from a collection of antique playing cards. Poker chip on front cover, facsimile of $1000 bill on back cover. The felt covered boards with silk screened symbols, handmade paper end papers and binding were done at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery by Patrice Baldwin and staff. Signed and numbered. These pithy observations of a professional dealer range from comments by the players on life, poker and other players to commentary on the philosophy of poker.
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