Wednesday, July 1, 2020

CURRENT MINIATURE BOOK LIBRARY (as of February 2020)

The Miniature Book Library consists of four areas: a Bibliotheque, a wall with three bookcases, a tabletop, and a binder--here are their summary images (click on images to enlarge):

AS OF JULY 2020







Selected Close-up Images:









AS OF FEBRUARY 2020

Bibliotheque

Two Bookcases 

 Tabletop

Binder


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We present each area below with close-ups:

BIBLIOTHEQUE

(Late 19th century Dutch, multiple part form, walnut and burlwood veneers, oak secondary, shaped pediment with asymmetrical foliate carving, two hinged doors with eight window lights each, floral carved surround, shelved interior, glazed panel sides, lower bombe cabinet with two drawers, foliate carved skirt, raised on front ball and claw feet. 98" x 78" x 16". Interior shelves a new addition created January 2020 by Saint Helena cabinet-maker.)






















TWO BOOKCASES










TABLETOP











BINDER






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THE EARLY DAYS

YOU CAN SEE THE LIBRARY DURING ITS EARLIER PHASES AS IT GREW BY GOING HERE and HERE. Here's how the Library looked when it was first organized on top of a desk:

(March 2019--In the beginning was [always] the Word..."





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