Why You’ll Love It
An early Barbara Raheb miniature edition of one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most important early tales, MS. Found in a Bottle was handcrafted in 1981 and is numbered #172/300. The book contains more than 45 pages of readable text accompanied by black-and-white illustrations. Poe’s mysterious sea tale was first published in 1833 after winning a literary contest and earning the young author a $50 prize, an important early success in his career. Raheb’s miniature edition is bound in deep green pyroxylin with gilt spine decoration and a gilt sailing ship on turbulent seas on its cover.
Rare, retired, and beautifully preserved. It is a natural treasure for a Gothic library, writer’s study, a boy's bedroom or serious collection of miniature books.
Details
Materials: Faux leather (pyroxylin) binding, paper
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1" tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Barbara Raheb, IGMA Artisan
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The miniature MS. Found in a Bottle book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
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