Featured is a Rare micro miniature  copy of Fortunee by Madame (Countess) D'Aulnoy, a French literary fairy tale also known as Felicia and the Pot of Pinks (included by Andrew Lang in his Blue Book of Fairy Tales) ... 4 plates illustrated by Frederic Regamey ... printed in 1896 by Patrault & Cle, Paris ... a Deluxe Edition of a mere 50 copies left uncut, in its original paper wrappers and printed on "japon imperial" paper (handmade paper from mulberry bark).    

The book is more specifically known as belonging to the collecting category of Microbibliography, a category which I both professionally sold and collected.

In "Inches" lingo, the micro book measures 1 and 1/8" x 1.5" x 2/8".    

This has been in my personal collection for approximately 30 years.  I have neither seen nor sold a finer copy ... in the original publisher's wraps and uncut.

Domestic Shipping for this item by USPS Priority Mail - small flat rate box so as not to get harmed or lost in shuffle - to include tracking and insurance.  We are happy to combine shipping where able.  Be sure to check out our other offerings.

Selling on eBay as early as 1997.  "The Mermaid" is also still a bonded auctioneer and real estate broker who spent the past "many" decades' specializing in books, ephemera, estates, and real estate.  Just shy of two million books sold to date.  Books and paper aside, if it is "Stuff", she has sold it!  She has now returned to eBay.  Health issues have brought us back.  We are even selling our own collections!  And ... we are picky.  If we wouldn't add it to our own collections, we won't sell it.  Hope you find something that you want, need, and, most important of all, will enjoy!  We look forward to transacting with you and making new eBay friends and customers.  Thanking you for your patronage in advance ... ! 

 

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