Why You’ll Love It
A charming early Barbara Raheb miniature book celebrating one of the most beloved illustrators of the Victorian era, Kate Greenaway Treasury was published in 1984 and is numbered #13, a wonderfully low edition number. The tiny book contains pages of readable text accompanied by black-and-white illustrations, bringing Greenaway’s nostalgic world of childhood, gardens, bonnets, and old-fashioned dress into miniature form. Bound in warm brown pyroxylin, the book is decorated with gilt titling and a delightful period-style design of a mother and child on the cover, with additional gilt details along the spine. Kate Greenaway was both an illustrator and writer whose distinctive images of children in idealized Regency-inspired clothing became enormously popular and influential.
Rare, retired, and beautifully preserved, this is a particularly sweet choice for a nursery, children’s library, Victorian room setting, or serious 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 Kate Greenaway Treasury 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
