Why You’ll Love It
An enchanting early Barbara Raheb miniature edition of Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, this 1981 book is numbered #169/300 and contains pages of readable text. First published in 1905, Potter’s beloved story follows a little girl named Lucie who searches for her missing pocket handkerchiefs and discovers Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, a charming hedgehog laundress living in a tiny cottage in the hills. The binding is especially lovely, pairing rich red pyroxylin with a hand-marbled cover in feathery waves of crimson, rose, pink, and cream, accented with fine gilt titling along the spine.
Rare, retired, and dating from the early years of Raheb’s miniature bookmaking, this delightful literary treasure is perfect for a nursery, children’s library, storybook 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 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
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