Thursday, April 30, 2020

RELIGION and CHRISTMAS


The (Black Cover) Holy Bible. Size: 1.5" x 1.5"

Holy Bible (Gernat's, Chicago). Size: 1-1/8" by 1-1/2"

Leather and Ivorine Hymnal (1880). Size: 1-7/8" x 2-1/8" x 1-1/16"




History of the Bible (Phinney & Co., Buffalo, 1851). Size: 1.75” x 2-1/8”

Holy Communion with Collects, Epistles and Gospels According to the Use of the Church of England (Oxford / Henry Frowde, London, c1930s). Size: 2 ¼" x 1 ½"




The Child's Bible and Prayer Book by Cecil C. Carpenter (The Baby Bible & Prayer Book Co., Peoria, IL, 1932). Size: 2" x 1 ½"

BIBLE HISTORY (missing Title Page + probably few more pages, 19th century; gift from bookseller). Size: 1-7/8” x 2-1/8”)

Antique Tiny Bible (I assume abridged) within a brass locket (antique; perhaps early 1900s). Size: 7/8" x 7/8"




The New Testament & Psalms (American Bible Society, New York, 1855). Size: 2-5/8” x 3-5/8”



JOHN III, 16 (Philadelphia Tract Society, Philadelphia, PA, nd/vintage). Size: 2.5” x 3-7/8”



Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (old & printed in US but no named publisher or date; may be unbound). Size: 1" x 1.25"

Ethiopian Missionary Story Book (Carved stone, 3 separate pieces inscribed on both sides and connected with string; opens to depict four Christian scenes, antique.). Size (when closed): 3.5” x 2.5”


The Bible Library (Samuel Lowe Co., 1941). Sizes: 2.5" x 3" [From a nun's estate of Sr. Marilyn Reyes, CHM who passed away Jan. 28, 2014 at the age of 94.]


Book titles are as follows:
WONDERFUL DEEDS OF JESUS
LAST DAYS OF JESUS
FROM ADAM TO NOAH
THE STORY OF MOSES
THE THREE MARYS
THE TWELVE APOSTLES
THE PRODIGAL SON
THE BOYHOOD OF JESUS
THRE THREE WISE MEN
A KING IS BORN
ABRAHAM TO JACOB
SAMSON AND OTHER BIBLE STORIES
THE STORY OF ESTHER
THE STORY OF DAVID
THE STORY OF JOSEPH
THE STORY OF RUTH

We have a second set in its original packaging as follows:



Little Books of the Bible. Old Testament stories retold by Jenny Fry and Ruth Hooper (A boxed set. Andromeda Oxford Ltd., U.K., 2002). Sizes: 2.25” x 2.75”. Stories are:
Wisdom of Solomon
Parting of the Sea
The Creation
Daniel in the Lions’ Den
Jonah and the Big Fish
The Story of Samson
David and Goliath
Moses in the Bulrushes
The Story of Joseph
Noah's Ark


AFFIRMATIONS (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, 1997). Size: 3-1/8” x 3-7/8”

YET ANOTHER DAY: A Prayer for Every Day of the Year by Rev. J.H. Jowett (Fleming H. Revell Co., New York et al, 1905). Size: 2.5” x 3-5/8”



Life of Christ by Henry W. Lederer (The Bible Institute, Inc., 1936). Size: 1-5/8” x 2”

The Dead Sea Scrolls, hand-made replica of one of the jars which contained the Dead Sea Scrolls; scroll reproduction with the texts transcribed into modern lettering; and illustrated brochure created by Jean Chavoushian (Armenian Convent, Jerusalem, acquired in 1981 by seller). Scroll size: 3.5” width


Common Prayer (The Finger Prayer Book) (Oxford: Printed at the University Press, London, 19th century). Size: 1” x 3.5”




The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Holy Communion According to the Church of England (sterling silver cover, Henry Frowde, London, Oxford University Press, antique). Size: 1.75” x 3-1/8”



Common Prayer and Hymns A. & M. in leather case (William Clowes & Sons, London, vintage. Seller says George E. Eyre and Andrew Spottiswoode). Size: 2-3/8" x 3.75"



The Book of Common Prayer together with the Psalms of David (Printed by James Clay, Cambridge University Press for James Potts & Company, 1893). Size: 2.75” x 3.75”

1934 Century Of Progress Chicago Worlds Fair Miniature Bible. Size: 1” x 1.5”

MY DAILY COMPANION Prayer Book with Calendar in a black leather wallet The Catholic Importing Co., New York, 1925. Printed in Belgium). Book Size: 1-5/7” 2.5” 


Child’s Bible & Prayer Book by Cecil C. Carpenter (G.C. Lippard, Peoria, IL, 1932). Size: 1.5” x  2"

The Book of Psalms (published by the University of Oxford Press by Humphrey Milford who was the publisher from 1913 to 1954, Bijou Edition, England, 1930s). Size: 1.5” x 2.25”There is a note on the inside that says it was given by Mrs Montgomery right before she died.

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER - UNITED CHURCH ENGLAND & IRELAND (George E. Eyre and Andrew Spottiswoode, printers to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty, London, 1842). Size: 3.75” x 2.25”
The book contains leather covers with gold gilt artwork and gilt along
the page edges. The opening page is personalized with the following handwritten script:
"To Dear Lucy
from her cousin Marion
May 24th, 1850"


BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1864). Size: 2-3/8” x 3-5/8”

Prayer Book, celluloid cover & carrying case (Proost & Cie, Belgium, circa 1930s). Book of Prayers in French. Gold-edged pages. Size: 2.75” x 4”



Prayer Book (white leather cover, missing front pages). Size: 5/8" x 7/8"


Girls’ Own Text Book (John F. Shaw & Co., London, 1864). Size: 2.25” x 2-7/8”

A little book of comfort (David C. Cook Publishing, Elgin, IL). Size: 2-1/8” x 2.25”


Bible Meditations (Hallmark). Size: 2-1/8” x 2.25"

Book of Psalms Tehilim (Hebrew). Size:  1-1/8" X 1.5"

The Book of Genesis (Running Press, 2006). Size: 2.75" x 3.25"

God Cares for you (David C. Cook Publishing, Elgin, IL). Size: 2-1/8” x 2.25”

Hope and Comfort from God's Word (Scripture Selections for Inspiration and Encouragement) (American Bible Society, nd but part of a mass Holiday Greeting card distribution). Size: 2.5" x 3.5"

Jesus is Born (David C. Cook Publishing, Elgin, IL). Size: 2-1/8” x 2.25"

Book of Blessings: 75 Graces From Around the World by Laurada Byers and Joseph Tarsella (Running Press, 2001 & 2015). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

Tiny Koran in keychain (United Kingdom, nd). Size: 1.25" x 1.5"

Koran (red animal-like cover): Size: 7/8” x 1-3/8”


HYMNS (Methodist Episcopal Church) (Nelson and Phillips, New York, 1849). Size: 2-7/8” by 3.75”




HYMNS ANCIENT & MODERN (William Clowes and Sons, London, circa 1900-1910. Missing title page). Size: 2.25" x 3-5/8"

New York World’s Fair Personal Bible [ 2,000 Tribes Pavilion] (Wycliffe Bible Translators, Santa Ana, CA, 1964)   Size: 2” x 2.5” 

The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond (Collins, London and Glasgow, nd but vintage). Size: 2.75” x 3-5/8”

The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond (decorated cover; in box, Collins Brown Dolphin Edition, London and Glasgow, nd but vintage). Size: 2.75” x 3.75"

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker (suede-covered, The Christian Science Publishing Society, Boston, 1918). Eddy Size: 3” x 4.25”



The Story of Noah’s Ark, illustrated by Helen Dardik (in box with cutout figurines, Running Press, Philadelphia/London, 2017). Book Size: 2.5" x 3"



My Place in the Sun (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, 1994). Size: 3” x 3.75”

4 Books in A Pope John Memorial Miniature: Eulogies, Faith, Wisdom, and Wit (Random House, New York, 1966). Size: 2.75” x 3.75”



POPE FRANCIS Bobblehead (Running Press, Philadelphia, 2015). Size: 3.2” X 1.29” x 2.9”

St John III Verse 16 in 267 Languages (Gleniffer Press, Scotland, #26/500). Size: 1-3/8" x 2"

The Life of Jesus (David C. Cook Publishing, Elgin, IL). Size: 2-1/8” x 2.25”

The Life of Paul (David C. Cook Publishing, Elgin, IL). Size: 2-1/8” x 2.25”

Peter Spier’s Little Bible Storybooks (boxed edition of 3 accordion-book titles, Intervisual Communications 1983): Book sizes: 2-1/8” x 2-7/8”
THE CREATION
JONAH
NOAH



The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi by Diane K. Stevenson (Ariel Books/Andrews and McMeel, Kansas City, 1996. 2 copies). Size: 1.75" x 2.25"

The Shepherd Psalm (David C. Cook Publishing, Elgin, IL, 1963). Size: 2-1/8” x 2.25”

The Twelve who walked with Jesus (David C. Cook Publishing, Elgin, IL). Size: 2-1/8” x 2.25"

Your Small Bible (David C. Cook Publishing, Elgin, IL). Size: 2-1/8” x 2.25”

 

Footprints along the pathway of life by Sarah M. Hupp (Peter Pauper Press, Mamaroneck, N.Y., 2003). Size: 3.25” x 4”


Moments of Blessing: Inspiring Thoughts on Self-Acceptance by Gary Smalley and John Trent (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, 1992). Size: 3” x 3.75”

The Finishing Touch: Becoming God’s Masterpiece by Charles R. Swindoll (Running Press, 1995). Size: 3” x 3.75”

Book of Blessings: 75 Graces From Around the World by Laurada Byers and Joseph Tarsella (Running Press, 2001 & 2015). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

A Stranger Passed By by G.H. Petty (Schori Press Evanston, IL, 1978). Size: 2” x 2.75”. Religious. Read May 26.




Silver Jubilee Memoir [of Jesus Christ] (1959-1984) by Francis J. Weber (Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, nd. Edition of 350). Size: 1.75” x 2.75”

 The Shroud of Turin by Francis J. Weber (MarMichel Press, 1999. Edition of 500). Size 2-1/8” x 2 11/16”. Bradbury No. 3162. Designed/printed letterpress by Regis Graden / Nut Quad Press. Bound by Marianna Blau. Glen Dawson’s copy.

 The Comfort Book by Robert L. Wise (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, 1994). Size: 3” x 3.75”

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ANNESI BINDINGS:

The Sermon on the Mount (Annesi Bindings/Macrina Walker, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa). Size: 2.16” x 3”

This miniature book contains the text of the Sermon on the Mount from St Matthew's Gospel (using the text of the World English Bible, an update of the American Standard Version that is in the public domain). It has been digitally printed on 80 gsm paper that has been stained beige and resized before being hand-torn to give the pages deckled edges.
This miniature book has been case bound, with hand-stitched signatures. It has hand-stitched headbands, marbled endpages, and a ribbon marker. The cover is made from brown hand-dyed veg-tanned goatskin, which has been tooled with gold foil.
Approximate size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 cm (2.95 x 2.16 x 0.16 inches)
Total pages: 52
The customized slip cover uses the same marbled paper as the book’s end pages.


The Didache (Annesi Bindings/Macrina Walker, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa). Size: 2.16” x 3”

This miniature book contains the text of the Didache, possibly the earliest Christian text that we have outside of Scripture (using the Roberts-Donaldson translation that is in the public domain). It has been digitally printed on 80 gsm paper that has been stained beige and resized before being hand-torn to give the pages deckled edges.
This miniature book has been case bound, with hand-stitched signatures. It has hand-stitched headbands, marbled endpages, and a ribbon marker. The cover is made from brown hand-dyed veg-tanned goatskin, which has been tooled with gold foil.
Approximate size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 cm (2.95 x 2.16 x 0.2 inches) 
Total pages: 60
The customized slip cover uses the same marbled paper as the book’s end pages. 


The Book of Ruth (Annesi Bindings/Macrina Walker, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa). Size: 2.16” x 3”

This miniature book contains the text of the Book of Ruth from the Old Testament (using the text of the World English Bible, an update of the American Standard Version that is in the public domain). It has been digitally printed on 80 gsm paper that has been stained beige and resized before being hand-torn to give the pages deckled edges.
This miniature book has been case bound, with hand-stitched signatures. It has hand-stitched headbands, marbled endpages, and a ribbon marker. The cover is made from burgundy hand-dyed veg-tanned goatskin, which has been tooled with gold foil.
Approximate size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 cm (2.95 x 2.16 x 0.16 inches)
Total pages: 48
The customized slip cover uses the same marbled paper as the book’s end pages.

The Song of Songs (Annesi Bindings/Macrina Walker, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa). Size: 2.16” x 3”

This miniature book contains the text of the Song of Songs from the Old Testament (using the text of the World English Bible, an update of the American Standard Version that is in the public domain). It has been arranged in verse format (see the third photo) and digitally printed on 80 gsm paper that has been stained beige and resized before being hand-torn to give the pages deckled edges.
This miniature book has been case bound, with hand-stitched signatures. It has hand-stitched headbands, marbled endpages, and a ribbon marker. The cover is made from burgundy hand-dyed veg-tanned goatskin, which has been tooled with gold foil.
Approximate size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 cm (2.95 x 2.16 x 0.23 inches)
Total pages: 76
The customized slip cover uses the same marbled paper as the book’s end pages.

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19th CENTURY MINIATURE DEVOTIONAL BOOKS:
As I'm newly started on my own research, I'm relying on CURIOSMITH for help to categorize the following:

A Chaplet of Flowers (American Tract Society, New York, 19th century). Size: 2.5” x 3.25”

A Threefold Chord ...A Precept, Promise, and Prayer/Holy Scriptures (American Tract Society, 150 Nassau Street, New York, 19th century). Size: 2-3/8” x 3”

Bible Forget-Me-Nots (E.P. Dutton, N.Y., circa 1880s. 2 copies): Size: 3” x 2.75 

Daily Food for Christians (1) (American Tract Society, New York, autographed by prior owner 1875). Size: 2.5” x 3.25”

Daily Food for Christians (2) American Tract Society, New York, autographed by prior owner 1894). Size: 2.5” x 3.25”

Daily Food for Christians (3) American Tract Society, New York, autographed by prior owner 1908). Size: 2.5” x 3.25”

Daily Food for Christians (4) (Henry A.Young & Co., Boston, 19th century). Size: 2-3/8” x 3-1/8"

Daily Food for Christians (5) (Leather-bound, Religious Tract Society, London,  vintage). Size: 2-3/8” x 3-1/8”


Dew Drops (American Tract Society, New York, 1849, Brown cloth). Size: 1.5” x 2-1/8”

Daily Texts with Verses of Hymns and Blank Diary Pages (American Tract Society, New York, circa 1880). Size: 2.5” x 3.25”


GEMS OF SACRED POETRY (American Tract Society, printer: John D. Flagg, New York, nd but antique). Size: 2.5” x 3”

Gift of Piety or Divine Breathings (G W Cottrell, Boston, circa 1850). Size: 2-1/8” x 3-1/8”

Gold Dust / Second Part (J. Masters and Co., London, 1800s). Size: 2.25” x 3-3/8”

Golden Grain (Marcus Ward & Co., London / Belfast & New York, late 1800s). Size: 2-7/8” x 2-7/8”



GOLDEN TEXTS (E. P. Dutton & Co, nd). Size: 3.25" x 3-5/8"

Good Tidings of Great Joy (T. Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row, Edinburgh, 19th century). Size: 2.25” x 2-7/8”


 OUR DAILY DUTY Or Food for Christian Pilgrims (T. Nelson & Sons, London / Edinburgh / New York, 1893). Size: 2.5” x 3-1/8”

Pearls of Prayer (in damaged slipcase, Benziger Brothers, New York, 1880). Size: 1.5” x 2-3/8”

Key of Heaven (w/ 1897 calligraphy inscription by Rev. Nicholas Ward Chas Wildemann, New York, 1891). Size: 2-5/8” x 3.75"

Rosebuds and Promises (Richard Clay & Sons, London circa 1885 via handwritten giftnote). Size: 3.25” x 3.5”



Small Rain Upon the Tender Herb (Religious Tract Society, London). Size: 1” x 1.25”

Vessels of Gold: A Text Book for the Evening (Marcus Ward & Co Limited, London / Belfast / New York, vintage). Size: 4” x 3”



FOR RELIGION, SEE ALSO HISTORY

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CHRISTMAS:

I LOVE YOU by 10,000 Villages in Bangladesh (nd). Size: 2.25" x 2.5" [A SitWithMoi write-up]

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with pictures by W.W. Denslow (Kurt S. Adler, 1982). Size: 2.5" x 3" (also in Fiction)

A TREASURY OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS (Kurt S. Adler, 1978). Size: 3” x 2-3/8”


CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD (Kurt S. Adler, 1979 and 1980 (white cover). 2 copies). Size: 3” x 2-3/8”

Old World Favorite Christmas Recipes Book (Kurt S. Adler, 1982). Size: 3.25” x 2.5”


Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Starring in "TO THE RESCUE" (Kurt S. Adler, 1977). Size: 3.25” x 2.5”

TURN OF THE CENTURY 1900-1910 ALBUM (Kurt S. Adler, 1978). Size: 3” x 2.25”

PEANUTS: A Charlie Brown Christmas (RP Minis, 2018). Size: 3” x 3.25”


Life’s Little Treasure Book of Christmas Traditions by H. Jackson Brown Jr., Rosemary Brown and Kathy Peel (Rutledge Hill Press, Nashville, Tenn., 1994, 1996). Size: 3-1/8” x 3.75”

‘Tis Christmas Once Again (Brownlow Publishing Co., Fort Worth, TX, 1995). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”


 A Precious Moment: Christmas by Sam Butcher (Itty Bitty Books/Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tenn., 1988). Size: 2.75” x 3-3/8”

The Twelve Days of Christmas illustrated by Don Daily (Running Press, Philadelphia/London, 2000). Size: 2-7/8” x 3.25”

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Running Press, 1990. 2 copies). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

 A Christmas Cat’s Tale by Jennifer Greenway (Ariel Books / Andrews & MacMeel, Kansas City, 1994). Size: 3.25” x 4”

The Story of Christmas by Jennifer Greenway (Ariel Books / Andrews & MacMeel, Kansas City, 1994). Size: 3.25” x 4”

 Celebrating Christmas (Heartland Samplers, Edina, Minn., 1993). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

Hershey’s Chocolate Memories: Sweets and Treats since 1895 (Hershey Foods Corp., 1980). Size: 3-1/8” x 2.5”

Christmas in Bethlehem by Ruth Hutchison (Black Cat Press, 1983). Size: 2” x 2-58”

Christmas Wreaths (Nelson Regency, Nashville, Tenn., 1993). Size: 3” x 3-7/8”

Santa's Own Story by E. Willis Jones with illustrations by Rainey Bennet (Black Cat Press, Skokie, IL, 1977). Size: 2.25" x 2-7/8"

Season Aglow, 8-panel accordion-fold book by Juniper von Phitzer Press (San Francisco, nd). Size: 1-3/8” x 2-5/8”

Christmas Traditions by Thomas Kinkade (Media Arts Group, Morgan Hill, CA, 2002) Size: 3.25” x 3.75”

The Christmas Ballerina (pink) (Kurt S. Adler Inc., 1985). Size: 2.5" x 3"


Everything Christmas by Kris Kringle (Running Press, 2005). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

The History of Santa Claus by Elizabeth Marraffino (Kurt S. Adler Inc., 1986). Size: 2 3/4" x 3"

The Legendary Unicorn by Elizabeth Marraffino (Kurt S. Adler Inc., 1982). Size: 2.5" x 3"

The Christmas Cat (Barbie-sized). Size: 1-5/8" x 1-5/8"

The Christmas Goose by Elizabeth Marrafino (Kurt S. Adler, 1985). Size: 2.5” x 3”

The Christmas Teddy Bear by Elizabeth Marrafino (Kurt S. Adler, 1984). Size: 2.5” x 3-1/8”

The Joys of Christmas, A Pop-Up Book (Running Press, Philadelphia, 1989). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

 The Little Book of Christmas Carols (Running Press, Philadelphia, 1991). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

 SILENT NIGHT, words by Joseph Mohr (pop-up book, Ariel Books, Kansas City, 1995). Size: 3-1/8” x 3.75

The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore (Kurt Adler, 1977). Size: 2.5” x 2.75”

The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore (Running Press, Philadelphia, 1989. 2 copies). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore and illustrated by Christian Birmingham (in Decorative Box with figurine of a sleeping mouse in a teacup, Running Press, Philadelphia, 1998). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

Christmas Classics (3 in a Box, Running Press, 2019). Size: 2.5” x 3”:
The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by Christian Birmingham
The Nutcracker from the story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, illustrated by Don Daily
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Christian Birmingham


The Christmas Story (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tenn., 1993). Size: 3” x 3-7/8”

Christmas Cookies (Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tenn., 1993). Size: 3-1/8” x 3-7/8”

Santa’s Surprises by Ernest Nister (pop-up book, Philomel Books, New York, 1992). Size: 3.25” x 3.25”

Yuletide Delights by Ernest Nister (pop-up book, Philomel Books, New York, 1992). Size: 3.25” x 3.25”

The Nutcracker Suite (Kurt S. Adler, 1977). Size: 2-3/8” x 2-5/8”

101 Ways to Say Merry Christmas (Peter Pauper Press, White Plains, N.Y., 1999). Size: 3.25” x 4”

The Twelve Days of Christmas (Peter Pauper Press, White Plains, N.Y., 1993). Size: 3.25” x 4”

A Coke For Santa by Patrick Regan (Andrews McMeel Publishing, Kansas City. From estate of a Coca-Cola executive). Size: 3-1/8” x 3/75”




Twas the Night After Christmas: The Untold Story by Jean Schick-Jacobowitz, Muffin Drake and Susan Pierce (Peter Pauper Press, White Plains, N.Y., 1990, 1994). Size: 3.25” x 4”

The Story of the Christmas Guest, adapted by Helen Steiner Rice from an old German legend and poem (Gibson’s Greeting Cards, Cincinnati, OH). Size: 2-1/8” x 3-1/8”


The Christmas Paintings of Norman Rockwell (Ariel / Andrews and McMeel, Kansas City 1993). Size: 3.25” x 3.75”

The Tales of Mother Goose (Kurt S. Adler, 1977). Size: 2.5” x 2.75”

Twas the Night After Christmas: The Untold Story by Jean Schick-Jacobowitz, Muffin Drake and Susan Pierce (Peter Pauper Press, White Plains, N.Y., 1990, 1994). Size: 3.25” x 4”

PEANUTS HOLIDAY BOX SET with four books on Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day by Charles M. Schultz (unopened, 4 paperbacks in boxed case, RP Minis, 2010). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”


Christmas ornament version of The In(ter)vention of the Hay(na)ku by Eileen R. Tabios (OnceUponTheTree, Apollo, PA, 2019). Size: 1-7/8" x 2.5"




The Little Book of Christmas Carols (Andrews and McMeel, Kansas City, 1993). Size: 3.25” x 3-7/8”

A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas with illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg (Running Press, Philadelphia, 1954). Size: 2.75” x 3.25”

The Nutcracker by Daniel Walden (Running Press, Philadelphia, 1992) Size 2-5/8” x 3-1/4”

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus (Kurt S. Adler, 1982). Size: 2.5" x 3"

FOUR CHRISTMAS STORIES [The Santa Story by Beth Weinhouse, Gifts of Love by Pam Hait, Growing Up Without Santa by Francine Klagsburn, and Christmas Traditions to Share by Katherine Barrett] (Black Cat Press, Skokie, IL, 1981. 249 copies. Design and typography by Norman W. Forgue and hand bound by Bela Blau). Size: 1.75” x 2.5”


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See also The Somesuch Press



See also Miniaturbuchverlag Leipzig






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