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1" Dollhouse Scale (1:12) Paper Minis Pre-Printed,
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Each miniature Paper Minis™ is individually printed to achieve an
unparalleled level of color and print quality on the finest
papers. The miniature detail is so defined the signature thimble is placed in each photo as proof
of scale.
None of the pre-printed Paper Minis products needs to be
sealed or sprayed. For your information the printed surfaces
have been tested under running water and allowed to air dry.
The print surface is colorfast and does not run. This is
important to know if you want to "antique" your Paper Mini.
However, be careful to not unnecessarily saturate, which
will cause a slight ripple in the paper surface.
Most designs are very easy to
assemble. Nevertheless, you may visit the on-line library of tutorials and many photo
tutorials.
Note: sizes of
miniatures are given in millimeters for accuracy. For your
information 1"=25.4 mm
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bc1is201 ~
A
Compilation of Fruit & Floral Botanicals,
(1:12)
Illustrations From the
16th to the 19th Century
Compiled by Ann Vanture
Size:
23mmwx6mmdx30mmh
Description: This is a
compilation of antique works from the 16th to the
19th centuries by world renowned botanical artists;
artists from Pancrace Bessa to Jean Louis Prevost.
These are beautiful prints in rich luscious color
and each has the artist's name and approximate date
of creation or professional life era. The book has a
to-scale leatherette cover, end-boards, laminated
box sleeve, cover artwork panel, dust
jacket and 36 illustrated pages. This book has completely finished
edges inside
and out. The typeset descriptors were typed in tiny
(but readable) fonts of Edwardian Script and
Garamond.
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bc1is202 ~
A
Compilation of Ornithological,
Lithographs
(1:12) and Engravings from the 18th & 19th Centuries
Compiled by Ann Vanture
Size: 23mmwx6mmdx30mmh
Description: This is a
compilation of antique works from the 18th to the
19th centuries by world renowned artists; artists
such as John James Audubon, John Gould, L. Bevalet
and Jacques Barraband.
These are beautiful prints in rich luscious color
and each has the artist's name and approximate date
of creation or professional life era. The book
has a to-scale leatherette cover, end-boards,
laminated box sleeve, cover artwork panel,
dust jacket and 36 illustrated pages.
As with all Paper Minis books, this book has completely finished
edges inside
and out. The typeset descriptors were typed in tiny
(but readable) fonts of Edwardian Script and
Garamond.
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bc1is203 ~
Schubert’s Animal Kingdom
(1:12)
Illustrated During the late 19th Century
Compiled by Ann Vanture
Size:
23mmwx8mmdx30mmh (pages unfold to
35mmw)
Description:
This is a
compilation of antique works from the late 19th century by
German artist/naturalist Schubert. Though this is
not his complete works, it is a beautiful and
interesting representation of the animal kingdom,
from insects and jelly fish to primates. Book has a
leatherette cover, laminated box sleeve, dust jacket
and 20 illustrated double-sized fold-out pages.
This book has completely finished edges inside
and out. The typeset descriptors were typed in tiny
(but readable) fonts of Cloister and
Garamond.
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bc1is204 ~ Les Très
Riches Heures du Jean, (1:12)
Duc de Berry (Abridged)
Paintings by the Limbourg Brothers (1413)
Compiled and Written by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size:
23mmwx6mmdx30mmh
Description: The Duc's Book of Hours is
an abridged version of the brothers Limbourg’s
full-scale manuscript of miniature illuminations. The mini book has a leatherette cover, patterned
end-boards, laminated box sleeve and dust
jacket. The 15 full-page paintings selected for the Paper
Minis edition are unrivaled masterpieces of that
period of art. Twelve of the paintings represent the
activities and landscapes inherent to each of the
twelve months of the year in France at that era. Fall in love with the gem like colors
and compositions of peasants at work, royalty at
play and the castles they lived in...literally the
paint used on the original works was made of crushed
gem stones!
To add interest to this book, I have written a
couple pages of background information on the
artists and the Duke and a page of facts and
description for each painting. Font faces Calligraph
and Cloister Black were selected for their ability
to mirror the historical style of the period.
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bc1is205 ~ The Unicorn Tapestries: The Lady and
The
(1:12)
Unicorn
and The Hunt
for The Unicorn
Compiled and Written by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size:
23mmwx8mmdx30mmh (pages unfold to
35mmw)
Description: This volume is a
collection of The Lady and The Unicorn tapestry
series (housed in Paris) and a
collection of The Hunt for The Unicorn tapestry
series (housed in New York City).
Both sets are incredibly beautiful even today and
possess a aura that captures the heart and soul of
all who see them. The weaving of the tapestries was
accomplished by artisans in Flanders in the 15th and
16th centuries – a true miracle that we have them
to enjoy today. Along with the photographs of the
tapestries in this miniature volume is a description
and analysis of both sets. The mini book has a
leatherette cover, illustrated end-boards, laminated
box sleeve, title page and 8 double-sided
double-wide fold-out pages.
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bc1is206 ~ Archangels, Angels and
(1:12)
Cherubs
through the Ages
Compiled and Written by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size:
27mmwx31mmhx8mmd
Description: Beautiful paintings of
archangels, angels and cherubs through the ages
created by the masters of the ages. From Islamic to
Coptic to the Christian masters of old Europe and
Victorian United States. Book has a leatherette
cover, cover art panel, end-boards, dust
jacket, laminated box sleeve and 30 pages of
illustrations and paintings.
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bc1is207 ~ A Collection of Mother & Child Portraits
(1:12)
Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size:
21mmwx29mmhx7mmd
Description: Beautiful paintings and
photographs of mother and child from different art
ages, different styles and color and black and
white. The artwork was very carefully selected to
encompass famous artists and photographers and many
ethnic groups. This mini book has a cloth cover,
cover artwork panel, dust jacket, end boards and 30
lovely works of art. Not shown is a laminated box
sleeve.
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bc1is208 ~ A
Collection of Still Life Paintings
(1:12)
Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size:
21mmwx29mmhx7mmd
Description: From Clara Peeters, to
Marc Chagall, to Frieda Kahlo this is a beautiful
collection of the best and brightest of still life
paintings through the ages. This collection spans
continents, schools, eras, both genders and major
subject matters. All of the exhibits are presented
chronologically and show well in miniature. Book has
a cloth cover with artwork panel, dust jacket,
end boards and 30 pages of wonderful works of
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bc1is209 ~ A
Collection of 19th Century
(1:12)
Maritime Paintings
Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size:
29mmwx21mmhx6mmd
Description: This is a collection of
19th century paintings culled from the Naval
Archives of "brigs" and "barks". These mini gems are
of ships from many countries of Europe. Great gift
for the waterman or woman in your life. Book has a
cloth cover* with artwork panel, dust jacket, end
boards and 24 pages of beautiful maritime paintings.
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*Cloth covers may vary in
color depending on market availability.
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bc1is210 ~ Costumes of All Nations
(1:12)
Published by W. Duke, Sons & Co.
Sizes:
35mmwx22mmhx6mmd
Number of Pieces:
Laminated magazine style cover,
24 semi-gloss one-sided pages (as was the original
album)
Description:
Tobacco companies were the first to generate
souvenir cards for their products, similar to
the baseball-player cards packed with bubble gum
today. A souvenir album of the type here,
published by a cigarette company, was an
extension of the purchasing incentive of cards.
The cards and albums were purchased with 75 to
100 coupons packed with cigarettes back in the
day. This particular album was issued about 1889
with the images of card series Costumes of all
Nations. The series depicts popular actors and
actresses of the time dressed in indigenous or
ethnic costumes. Gorgeous illustrated pages show
the card faces. To complement the album’s
“cards” were the full-page illustrations of
super-famous actresses such as Lillian Russell
and Lily Langtree. The chromolithography
printing of the source album was preformed by
Knapp Litho., and is far scarcer than the
individual cards.
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bc1is211 ~ The
Delineator Magazine for Women
(1:12)
Selections from November 1901 Issue (& various other
issues)
Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Sizes:
20mmwx28mmhx6mmd
Number of Pieces:
Laminated magazine style cover and
un-laminated cover just in case you would like to
"antique" the cover,
34 double-sided pages.
Kit includes
only 1:12 scale version.
Description:
The Delineator Magazine was a standard
unparalleled even today as a multi-faceted woman's
magazine. This particular rendition is a selection
of some of the wonderful antique advertisements and
fashion plates. Some of the color plates were added
from another Delineator for interest sake. There is
also a selection of articles on subjects such as
sewing, embroidery and china patterns.
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bc1is212 ~ McCall's Magazine
(1:12)
Selections from the June 1929 Issue
Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Sizes:
22mmwx28.5mmh (original was a large format
magazine)
Number of Pieces: Laminated magazine style cover,
26 pages plus covers and inside cover
panels
Description:
A fun walk into the past of early 20th
century advertising, fashion, home decor, cooking
and crafts. Marvel at the art of canning fruit and
voting for the prettiest of Co-Eds! You'll love the
period style illustrations. Terrific staging for
your Flapper Girl dolls! |
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bc1is301a ~ The
Paper Minis' Foldout
Book of a Victorian Dollhouse
designed and compiled by Ann Vanture
Size:
23mmw x 32mmh x 4.5mmd (cover), 23mmw x
25mmh (text page)
Number of Pieces: Laminated cover, 4 foldout
rooms with flooring, 100% silk tie ribbon.
Description:
This book is an homage to all the dollhouses of the
Victorian era. The images are a collage and editing
of a variety of photos taken of old dollhouse rooms.
The house cover (front and back) is an edited photo
of an antique dollhouse. When tied back at a 360
degrees you will have a living room, bedroom,
bathroom, kitchen--with a built-in meat locker.
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bc1is301 ~ Boxed
3-book set of Beatrix Potter* books (Set 1)
Written and Illustrated
by Beatrix Potter
Text abridged
to fit by Ann Lenore Vanture
~The
Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse
~The Tale of Tom Kitten
~The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
Size:
11.421mmw x 15.601mmh x 6.03mmd (book cover
each)
Three books range from
26-28 illustrated and typeset pages. The
stories have been condensed in order to fit the
pages and book sizes. Each book has end boards,
cover, dust jacket and laminated storage box with
custom decoration. As you can see from the photo the
books fit perfectly in the box. Not all pages are
shown in the photographs.
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*These
selected works are out of copyright and in the
public domain in the United States. Every effort has
been taken to avoid the use of selected characters
that may be trademarked to products by domestic or
international companies. Copyrights may still
apply in other countries.
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Duchess the dog is
invited to dinner at Ribby the cat's house and
is afraid that mouse pie will be offered. Not wanting to
eat mouse pie, Duchess schemes to replace the pie with
something more appealing and calamity ensues.
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bc1is404-406 ~
The Boxed 3-Book Set of Beatrix Potter
(set 2) (1:12)
~ Tale of Ginger and Pickles
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Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
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Tale of the
Pie and the Patty Pan
Written and Illustrated
by Beatrix Potter
Text abridged to fit by Ann Lenore Vanture
Cover Size: 11.421mmw x 15.601mmh x 6.03mmd (book cover
each)
Three books range from
26-28 illustrated and typeset pages. The
stories have been condensed in order to fit the
pages and book sizes. Each book has end boards,
cover, dust jacket and laminated storage box with
custom decoration for the 3-book set. As you can see from the photo the
books fit perfectly in the box.
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The adorable tale
of Ginger and Pickles--not about food but about
a dog and cat and who are owners of a general
store of the same name. Moral shows just what happens
when they extend credit to everyone, no strings
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Timmy Willie ends
up transported to the town from the garden in a
vegetable hamper and spends time with Johnny
Town-Mouse and other city mice. He experiences
the way of the city and gets terribly homesick
and longs to go back to the peace of the
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selected works are out of copyright and in the
public domain in the United States. Every effort has
been taken to avoid the use of selected characters
that may be trademarked to products by domestic or
international companies. Copyrights may still
apply in other countries.
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bc1is302 ~ Beautiful
Castles of the World
Designed and Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size:
24.558mmw x 20.246mmh x 9.253mmd (book cover)
This is a very unique miniature book. Collectable
edition includes a cloth-bound cover, dust jacket
and laminated box sleeve. A careful and deliberate selection of
the most beautiful castle of the entire globe
beautifully rendered in miniature and in bold, rich
color and artful calligraphy.
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bc1is303 ~ 4-Book
Boxed Collection of
(1:12)
McLoughlin Bros
Children's
Classics:
~ Jack and the Bean Stalk
circa 1872
~ Little Miss Muffet
circa 1882
~ The Story of the Three Bears
circa 1897
~ Hey Diddle Diddle (The
Cat and the Fiddle)
circa 1905
Size:
18.464mmw x 25.035mmh x 3.023mmd (book cover
each)
Description:
This version has four books and
the storage box (now for all four books) is
laminated against wear and tear as is the four book
covers. The illustrations could not be more
rich in color and detail. The McLoughlin Brothers
were absolute genius at selecting the best
illustrators. These are not original to a book set,
but are a collection of some of their best
publishings.
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bc1is304 ~ Tales from
the Arabian Nights (1:12)
Retold
by Shirley Goulden
Illustrated by Benvenuti
Illustrations from the 1958 Italian printing
Size:
21.689mmw x 30.063mmh x 7.5mmd (book cover)
Description:
This book has been taken from my very own childhood
collection, and therefore one of my favorite
miniatures to-date. The illustrations are quite outstanding,
so outstanding that my sister can describe many of
them from memory today! This is a large format
children's book and it has been scaled perfectly.
Therefore, the size is slightly larger than the
average mini-book. Some license was taken to adjust
this book down to miniature size, but the stories
are complete and all illustrations are included. The
original volume has three stories and this edition
has the two best. The book cover is lined, end
boards are included as is a dust jacket and
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bc1is305 ~ The Buckle
My Shoe Picture (1:12)
Compiled and Illustrated by Walter Crane
Size:
21mmw x 27.856mmh x 6.2mmd (book cover)
Description:
A delightful selection of three beautiful
Walter Crane stories, two of which have been re-typeset especially for this
miniature version. The second story has not been
re-typeset because the original hand-calligraphy is
so beautifully executed. This is a book Crane illustrated in
1910, 5 years prior to his death and contains "One,
Two, Buckle My Shoe," A
Gaping-Wide-Mouth-Waddling-Frog" and "My Mother."
The cloth cover displays a laminated version of the
tableau print from "My Mother." Book
includes a dust jacket, storage box sleeve
(not shown), original end boards and 28
pages, each with at least one illustration per
page.
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bc1is306 ~
The Illuminations of The Tory Book of Hours
(1:12)
Size:
21.765mmw x 30.546mmh x 7.604mmd (book cover)
Artwork attributed to Geofroy Tory
Compiled and extensive photo-editing by Ann Lenore
VantureDescription:
Miniature reproduction of the medieval French
illuminated Roman Catholic Book of Hours, ca. 1524.
Artwork attributed to Geofroy Tory (ca. 1480-ca.
1533), who was best known for his calligraphy and
font development and later became an accomplished
designer/illustrator. It is believed that this book
of hours was written and decorated in Touraine, a
former province of France. The original volume has
113 and all the full-page panels have been selected for this
miniature edition. Total page count for the
miniature abridged version is 34 pages. Dark red
leatherette cover with panel artwork, decorative end
boards and dust jacket are included. You must view
the close-up link to appreciate the amazing detail
in miniature. Not shown is the laminated box sleeve.
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bc1is401 ~ Raggedy Ann and Andy
Boxed 3-Book Set, (1:12)
Written and Illustrated
by Johnny Gruelle
Text
Abridged to fit by Ann Lenore Vanture
~ Raggedy Ann Stories
~ Raggedy Andy Stories
~ Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the
Wrinkled Knees
Size:
24mmdx29mmhx25mmw (storage
box)
Description:
Everybody loves Raggedy Ann and Andy and
these miniatures has
been abridged to fit nicely and typeset in a beautiful – and
readable – Garamond font. Each volume contains 32
pages, 2 double-wide illustrated end-boards,
lined cover and dust jacket. The original floral
motif cover has been recreated on the dust jackets.
A laminated storage box to fit all three volumns.
There are five stories replete
with the original cute illustrations in the
Raggedy Ann Stories.
Raggedy Andy comes home to
Marcella's nursery and Raggedy Ann. There are five stories with all
their original illustrations in this volume as
well.
Raggedy Ann, Andy and the
Camel with the Wrinkled Knees have a wild
adventure to a land of pirates and walking ship,
a witch who turns into a princess and reunite a
boy and girl with their King and Queen parents.
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bc1is407-409 ~
Walter Crane's Boxed 3-Book Set of Baby Books
(1:12)
Written and
Illustrated by Walter Crane
Cover Size: .898” x .937” /
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Book 1: Baby's Opera
Walter Crane
was a lovely illustrator of books and here are
three of his "Baby" music books to assemble as a
boxed book collection. The work has been
abridged to showcase his full-page illustrations
and the specific sheet music for each
illustration. The cover is laminated, end boards
are included and there are 24 pages in this
volume. Music includes: The Mulberry Bush, My
Lady’s Garden, I Saw Three Ships, Mrs. Bond, Ye
Good King Arthur, Little Bo Peep, There was a
Lady Loved a Swine, I Had a Little Nut Tree,
Where are You Going, to My Pretty Maid?, Jack
and Jill, Old King Cole
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Book 2: Baby's Bouquet,
A Fresh Bunch
of Rhymes and Tunes
The second
book in the series has been abridged as well to
showcase his full-page illustrations and the
specific sheet music for each illustration. The
cover is laminated, end boards are included and
there are 24 pages in this volume. Music
includes: La Bergère, The Little Disaster, Buy
A Broom, Little Man and Maid, The Little Cock
Sparrow, The North Wind and, The Robin, The Old
Man in Leather, Sur Le Pont D’Avignon, The Four
Presents, Zwei Hasen, Looby Light
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Book 3: Baby's Own Aesop
The third
book in the series showcases his best
illustrations and fables. The cover is
laminated, end boards are included and there are
24 pages in this volume. The laminated storage
box for the 3-book set is included in this kit.
Fables included are: The Fox & The Grapes, The
Wind & The Sun, King Log & King’s Stork,
Hercules & The Waggoner, The Fox & The Crane,
The Man That Pleased None, The Ass in The Lion’s
Skin, The Boaster, The Peacock’s Complaint
Brother & Sister, The Fox Without A Tail, The
Dog & the Shadow, The Crow & The Pitcher, The
Blind Doe, The Geese & The Cranes, The Trumpeter
Taken Prisoner, Hot and Cold, Neither Beast Nor
Bird, The Lion in Love, The Hare & The Tortoise,
Fortune and The Boy, The Ungrateful Wolf, The
Fisherman & The Fish
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bc1is410 ~ English Fairy Tales, 1918
(1:12)
Illustrated by Arthur
Rackham
Illustrated fairy tales set, book 1
Size: 23mmw x 30mmh x 7mmd (box cover),
22mmw x 29mmh (actual book)
Description:
Laminated cover and box
sleeve, dust jacket, end boards, 28 illustrated
pages in both black and white and full color.
The volume is a compilation of all the best
Rackham illustrations along with the original
book’s captions and titles typeset in a tiny but
readable Garamond font. Paper Minis fairy tale
books are a showcase for beautiful vintage
illustrations, as is apparent by the sample
pages. Look for the other fairy tale books
offered by Paper Minis.
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bc1is411 ~ Stories from Hans Andersen
(1:12)
Written by Hans Christian Andersen
Illustrated by Edmund Dulac, c1911
Illustrated fairy tales set, book 2
Size: 23mmw x 29mmh x 7mmd (box cover),
22mmw
x 29mmh (book cover)
Description:
Twenty-eight pages of wonderful Dulac illustrations carefully restored. All the
original tag lines were re-typeset in a tiny
Garamond font and the original end-board artwork
was used. A first edition cover design was used
to enhance this miniature version. Edition has a
laminated cover and box sleeve, plus a matching
dust jacket. The antique book really lent itself
well to a miniaturized version!
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bc1is412 ~ My Very Own Fairy Stories, 1917
(1:12)
Written and Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
Illustrated fairy tales set, book 3 and set's
box
Size:
23mmw x 29mmh x 7mmd (box cover),
22mmw x 29mmh (actual book)
Description: Laminated cover and box
sleeve, dust jacket, end boards, 28 full-color
illustrated pages. The volume is a compilation
of four of the best stories and their
illustrations: The Cheery Cricket, The Kind
Hearted Ginger Bread Man, The Ugly Caterpillar
and the Rubbery Dubbery Smiles. Text is
completely typeset in a tiny but readable
Garamond font. Paper Minis fairy tale books are
a showcase for beautiful vintage illustrations.
Look for the other fairy tale books offered by
Paper Minis.
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