Why You’ll Love It
A beautifully finished miniature edition of James Hilton’s beloved Goodbye, Mr. Chips, the 1934 story of a gentle English schoolmaster looking back over his long life and decades of teaching at the fictional Brookfield School. Nostalgic, tender, and quietly moving, the story became one of Hilton’s best-known works and inspired several film and television adaptations. Barbara Raheb’s 1997 miniature edition is particularly elegant, with readable text, black-and-white illustrations, and gilded page edges. The cobalt blue pyroxylin binding is finished with gilt titling and delicate decorative linework, giving the tiny volume the appearance of a fine collector’s edition.
Numbered #21/200, this rare and retired book is especially difficult to find; at the time of listing, we have not located another copy currently available for sale online.
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 Columbus Discovers America 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
