The smallest of the books is also the oldest: Bijou Picture of London, measuring just 1-1/8" tall (30mm), was published in 1810 and features 31 engravings of London landmarks. It is valued at £150-200, as is the similarly-sized Bijou Picture of Paris published in 1812. The Holy Bible pictured at left, published in Glasgow in 1896, is a mere 1.5" tall (40mm). It has 376 pages and features engraved plates, gilt-stamped morocco leather binding, and a magnifying glass in a rear pocket. It is expected to bring £200-300.
The Three-Day Antiques and Fine Art Sale will be held March 16-18. Oh, I wish I could be there! Read more about it and see more pictures here.
8 comments:
What amazing little books! Ah, if only to have limitless funds. :-)
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Grace, son una verdadera obra de arte, que pena no poder conseguirlos.
Gracias por el enlace.
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I wish I had unlimited funds, too, I'd be on a plane to England! They have a ton of beautiful things listed for that auction, including tiny antique china and plenty of non-miniature treasures, too. I spent a couple hours drooling over the auction listings!
- Grace
Wow! What Gorgeous little books! I have a tiny thumbnail Bible stories that was printed in 1810 and is only one and one quarter inch tall.... but it is in very worn condition ... the top cover is missing altogether... but I love it and would never part with it! I LOVE old treasures!
IAN_DANBURY@SKY.COM
What lovely little books. I have a leather bound book like a purse. In perfect condition of Psalms.it is 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" translated out of the original Hebrew.By His Majesty's Special Command.Then a Royal Crown.London.Printed by G.E.Eyre and W.Spottiswoode,
Printers to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty. WAREHOUSE.189 FLEET STREET. 1857
Could you please tell me if this is
worth anything.
March 11th 2011 9.25pm
Daydreamer, you're so lucky to have an antique like that! How did you come across it?
- Grace
Ian, thanks for posting about your little book. I think your best bet for valuation of it would be to contact an auction house like Bamfords (link in the post). They will probably be able to steer you in the right direction or refer you to an appraiser who specializes in such things.
- Grace
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