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BRYCE,D. MINIATURE -TINY ALPHABET OF ANIMALS & ALPHABET OF BIRDS - 2 vols in 1
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Tiny alphabet of animals and Tiny alphabet of birds, David & Son. Glasgow. 2 volumes bound in 1, circa 1900

DESCRIPTION: 64pp and 62pp unnumbered colour chromolithographed pages. The smallest colour printed book in 1900. Bound in pictorial paper covers of a young boy reading on the front and advert of Mellin's food at the back. Sellers stamp of 'A Halliday & Son Antiques Wells, Somerset to front paste down end paper.

Comments: A beautiful miniature believed to be the only recorded miniature to have been printed in colour in its time.

SIZE: 22 x 29 mm

CONDITION: MINIATURE: Minor wear to the lower joint. a few very minor spot marks to lower front cover and at rear to the edges. Slightly mishapen caused by expansion. Overall a good copy.

£250.00

 

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