Why You’ll Love It
This beautiful miniature poetry anthology, Famous Poems. It is filled with pages of readable text and black-and-white illustrations. Barbara Raheb’s 1981 edition is numbered #144 of only 300 copies. The deep green pyroxylin binding is particularly elegant, with a gilt rectangular frame surrounded by an intricate interlacing border and ornamental flourishes at each corner. Additional gilt bands and details decorate the spine.
Rare, retired, and preserved in immaculate condition. This tiny volume has the presence of a finely bound poetry book, and might be the perfect piece for a gentleman’s study, writing desk, bedroom bookcase, or carefully assembled miniature library.
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 Famous Poems book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
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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.
A Commitment to Research
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