English Bijou Almanac for 1838

Author: Schloss, Albert
Title: English Bijou Almanac for 1838
Publication: London: Albert Schloss, (1837)

Description: 64pp. "Poetically illustrated" by L.E.L. (Letitia Landon), with portraits of Landon, Queen Victoria, King William IV, Sir Walter Scott, Giulia Grisi, and Mozart. Also contains a calendar and lists of royal birthdays, European sovereigns, Queen's Ministers, the Royal Household, and Scientific Institutions. Tinier and more finely printed than its peers in England or on the Continent, the English Bijou received rave reviews from the contemporary press. Spielmann described it as "a miracle of fine and delicate engraving, done consistently and beautifully to an almost unbelievably tiny scale." Trace exterior soiling, else near fine in white morocco sporting intricate giltwork and red leather onlays, with green morocco spine. A.e.g. The matching slipcase is likewise white morocco with a red onlay and gilt decoration. (Spielmann 448; Bondy pp.42, 165; Bromer/Edison, pp. 94-97; Welsh 2660). (3/4 by 9/16 inches; 20x15mm).

Seller ID: 32763

Subject: Miniature Books



Bromer Booksellers specializes in the book beautiful, specifically, fine and private presses, miniature books, designer bindings, illustrated books, pop-ups and movables, and antiquarian children's books and toys. We travel the world seeking the finest books in our fields of interest and have purchased important private collections in this country.

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