Lot 404

9 True Miniature Books; 1 Small WW II Bible

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
Nine miniature books. 1) The Little Webster 18,000 Words by Tiny Book and Novelty Co., New York. H 2 1/8" W 1 1/2" D 1". 2) WW II. The Heart Shield Bible "May This Keep You Safe From Harm." Gold plated steel covered (most of gold plate is gone) Presented to: P.F.C. Robert H. Adkinson From: Hickory Grove Club. Complete with exception of first protective page which has been torn off. H 4 3/4" W 3". 3) "Orphan Willy" By Aunt Laura. Breed, Butler Co., Buffalo, NY 1862. Black embossed cloth cover 64 pages. H 2 1/8" W 1 5/8". 4) Qty 2 Encased English Dictionary with Magnifying Glass by Frederick a. Stokes Publishing Co. Book H 1" W 3/4" Case H 1 3/8" without loop at top W 1 1/8". One has text and a globe embossed. The second one just has a globe and book on reverse of case. 5) Dew-Drops, "My Speech Shall Distil As The Dew. Deut. 32:2". published by the American Tract Society,150 Nassau-street, New York. Embossed cover with decorative element on cover in gold ink. Complete. Ends at page 128 although last blank page missing. Circa 1860 6) Miniature Book. Maroon leather with elaborate gold tooled covers and spine. Integral leather flap closure. Not in English. H1 1/4" W 1 1/8" Talmud? Muslim? Very Fine Condition, 7) Green cloth binding with embossed metal covered and clasp photo-album. Tiny oval photos glued onto some of the pages. 10 images in total. H 1 1/4" W 1 1/8". 8) Red leather and metal bound accordian book containing color images of famous italian paintings ie. Botticello. Has hole so can be worn as necklace. H 1 1/8" W 1 1/16". 9) Metal portfolio with accordian book inside with photographic images presumably of roadside attractioins near Aix-Les Bains. A nice little collection of Mini's (and one pocket New Testament). Link for high-res images:

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