Why You’ll Love It
This is a handcrafted readable miniature edition of The Bells and Other Poems by Edgar Allan Poe. Created in an exact 1:12 scale, this finely bound hardcover volume faithfully reproduces the elegant 1912 gift edition that paired Poe's haunting poetry with the enchanting colored illustrations of Golden Age artist Edmund Dulac. It has a soft olive-beige cover adorned with intricate gilt-style decorative vines, ornamental borders, and a crisp central title panel.
Perfect for displaying on the shelves of a Victorian study, Gothic library, writer's desk, or a spooky room box.
Details
Materials: Hardcover, paper pages
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1" tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note this listing includes: The "The Bells and Other Poems" book shown. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
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.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
