Why You’ll Love It
A handsome early Barbara Raheb miniature book celebrating the work of Rudyard Kipling, this 1981 edition of Poetry and Prose is numbered #129/300. The tiny volume contains pages of readable text accompanied by black-and-white illustrations. Kipling was both a poet and storyteller, known for works ranging from The Jungle Book and Just So Stories to poems including If and Gunga Din. Raheb’s edition is bound in rich cobalt blue pyroxylin with elaborate gilt titling, decorative spine tooling, and a beautifully intricate geometric border framing the cover.
Rare, retired, and beautifully preserved, it is a distinguished addition to a miniature library or Barbara Raheb collection.
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 Poetry and Prose book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
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Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
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