Why You’ll Love It
A charming miniature interpretation of one of Europe’s best-known fairy tales, this Barbara Raheb edition of Puss in Boots is numbered #288/300. The story is most closely associated with Charles Perrault, whose version appeared in his influential 1697 collection of fairy tales. Its clever feline hero uses wit, elaborate schemes, and a magnificent pair of boots to transform his penniless master’s fortunes, making the tale a centuries-old favorite about cleverness triumphing over circumstance. Raheb’s edition contains pages of readable text with black-and-white illustrations. The binding is especially handsome, pairing a rich brown pyroxylin spine with warm, feathered hand-marbled cover and delicate gilt decoration on the spine.
Rare and retired, it would be a wonderful addition to a miniature nursery, children’s library, fairy-tale collection, or finely appointed dollhouse bookcase.
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 Puss in Boots book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
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