Why You’ll Love It
A rare miniature edition of East o’ the Sun & West o’ the Moon, the beloved Norwegian fairy tale first published in the 19th century featuring a young woman, a troll princess and an enchanted prince. Barbara Raheb’s 1980 interpretation is a particularly desirable early example of her miniature bookmaking. Numbered #285 of only 300 copies, it features readable text and black-and-white illustrations within a rich burgundy pyroxylin binding, embellished with gilt titling and a decorative sun design on the cover.
Rare, retired, and preserved in immaculate condition, this storybook miniature would be especially beautiful in a fairy-tale library, nursery, fantasy-inspired room, or serious collection of Raheb’s earliest 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 East o’ the Sun & West o’ the Moon 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
