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Antique Miniature Books

Antique Miniature Books 'Faust' by Goethe I&II, Schmidt & Günther, Leipzig, 1907
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Faust volume 1 & 2 by Johann Wolgang Goethe. Printed in these miniature version by Schmidt
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Miniature Antique Furniture, First Edition
By Herbert F. Schiffer, Peter B. Schiffer
Located in valatie, NY
Miniature Antique Furniture by Herbert F. and Peter B. Schiffer. Wynnewood: Livingston Publishing
Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

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Rare Miniature Dutch Book Press with Books, circa 1800
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A table top miniature antique book press with books included, two drawers. Oak, Chestnut and Pear
Category

Antique Early 1800s Dutch Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

4 Antique Miniature Books Little Webster Dictionary Shakespeare Talfourd Blair
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four antique miniature leather bound books: The Little Webster Dictionary – 18,000 words
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Miniature Pair of Green Art Deco Leather Books Oscar Wilde Rudyard Kipling 1900s
By Oscar Wilde
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Collection of two miniature antique leather-bound books in green by The Little Leather Library
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

2 Antique Miniature Leather Methodist Hymnal & American School Hymn Book
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique mid-late 19th century Christian hymnals, one leather bound book of Methodist Hymns
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Books

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Charming Collection of 23 Antique Leather Miniature Shakespeare Books
Located in Chicago, IL
Charming collection of 23 antique leather Miniature Shakespeare books in original leather holder
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Books

Materials

Paper, Leather

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Allegory of Fortune
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: S. Spinelli Collection, Florence; their sale, Galleria Pesaro, Milan, July 11-14, 1928, lot 112 (unsold); reoffered Galleria Luigi Bellini, Florence, April 23-26, 1934,...
Category

16th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Antique Miniature Books For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique miniature books available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and animal skin, all antique miniature books available were constructed with great care. Antique miniature books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique miniature books bearing neoclassical hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique miniature books are appealing in their simplicity, but Alexander von Solodkoff, Geza von Habsburg-Lothringen and Herbert F. Schiffer produced popular antique miniature books that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Miniature Books?

Prices for antique miniature books start at $35 and top out at $4,156 with the average selling for $184.

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