Why You’ll Love It
A rare miniature edition of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, the landmark 1939 novel chronicling a family’s journey from drought-stricken Oklahoma to California during the Great Depression. Barbara Raheb’s 1993 interpretation is numbered #123 of only 300 copies and is especially difficult to find on the secondary market. The readable text is bound in rich burgundy-red pyroxylin, with gilt titling enclosed by a rectangular border made of repeating grapevine leaves.
Rare, retired, and preserved in immaculate condition, it would make a distinguished addition to a miniature library, period study, writer’s room, or serious collection of Raheb’s literary works.
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 Grapes of Wrath 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
