Why You’ll Love It
A handsome miniature edition of Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield, the beloved coming-of-age novel first published in 1849. IGMA Artist Barbara Raheb’s 1980 interpretation is an especially early example of her miniature bookmaking. Numbered #276 of only 300 copies, it features readable text bound in warm caramel-brown pyroxylin. The cover is beautifully understated, with gilt titling surrounded by a rectangular border of repeating elongated leaf and diamond motifs, carefully arranged to turn at each corner.
Rare, retired, and preserved in immaculate condition, this miniature classic would be a distinguished addition to a Victorian library, writer’s study, or serious collection of Raheb’s work.
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 David Copperfield book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
