Why You’ll Love It
A delightful tribute to Charles Dickens' first great literary success, this is a miniature edition of The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Barbara Raheb. Published in 1981, this collectible features readable text, black-and-white illustrations. Bound in handsome warm caramel pyroxylin with an elegant gilt-stamped decorative border on its cover. It is numbered #225 of 300. Beautifully preserved in immaculate condition, it is a wonderful addition to a miniature library, Dickens collection, or any investment-quality display of artisan miniature books.
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 Pickwick Club Book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
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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.
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