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below. Sizes of
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information 1"=25.4 mm
Think about Paper Minis subscriptions as a great holiday
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proverbial gift that keeps on giving! Everyone loves the
25th book, so I have decided to offer it to everyone who
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Each miniature Paper Minis™
book 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 need 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.
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b1is003 ~ Handcrafted Wood Miniature
Desktop Bookcase (pre-assembled)
FREE AT THE END OF THE
24-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION
A $24.98 VALUE, Includes Shipping & Handling
Size: 4.25"w x 2.25"d x 5.5"h/10.795 cm x
5.715 cm x 13.97 cm
Fit for 1" scale (1:12) books only
Description: This unusual and lovely desktop bookcase is
handcrafted specifically from a Paper Minis design
by our artisan in Peru. The bookcase is made of
solid wood and is beautifully trimmed. The front is
glass and you can see accents of brass hardware with
a little key. Each bookcase is hand-painted
in cream color. The display is filled with many of
the Paper Minis books. Keep your collection safe and
clean and available to you to admire and to show off
when visitors come to call.
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bc201 ~
A
Compilation of Fruit & Floral Botanicals,
(1:12)
Illustrations From the
16th to the 19th Century
Compiled by Ann Vanture
Size: 23mmwx6mmdx30mmh
Book 1 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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bc202 ~
A
Compilation of Ornithological,
Lithographs
(1:12) and Engravings from the 18th & 19th Centuries
Compiled by Ann Vanture
Size: 23mmwx6mmdx30mmh
Book 2 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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bc203 ~
Schubert’s Animal Kingdom
(1:12)
Illustrated During the late 19th Century
Compiled by Ann Vanture
Size:
23mmwx8mmdx30mmh (pages unfold to
35mmw)
Book 3
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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b1is009a ~ Mother Goose Rhymes,
1915 edition
(1:12)
Arranged and Edited by Eulalie Osgood Grover
Illustrated by Frederick Richardson (abridged
version)
Size: 20mmwx30mmhx7mmd (book alone)
Book 4 Description: Volume has a laminated cover,
laminated box sleeve, dust cover, end boards, title
page, 27 luscious illustrated pages. The text and
illustrations of this little jewel have been
faithfully recreated, and the text has been newly
typeset at a tiny size in Bernhard and Baker Signet
fonts.
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bc001 ~ Children's
Object Book (circa 1880)
(1:12)
Size: 36mm x 25mm (fold-out page), 19mm x 25mm
(title page),
20.5mm x 27.5mm (cover)
Pieces: 9 two-sided fold-out pages (18
printed pages), end boards, book cover,
dust cover and laminated box sleeve
Book 5
Description: The actual life-scale book
was published in England circa 1880. This is one of
the more beautifully illustrated children's books I
have ever seen and is one of my all time favorites.
The artwork has been edited to reflect the original
1880’s beautiful color, and the pages actually
fold-out to double the size of the book. Pages are
designed for clarity of detail and color on both
sides. Artistic license was taken to recreate a dust
jacket, and the end boards are enhanced versions.
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bc003 ~ The Circus Procession
Fold-out Book (1:12)
McLoughlin Bro's., N.Y. (circa 1890)
Original Engineering by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size: 40mmw x 27mmh (cover), 38mmw x 25mmh (1
panel), 12-panel procession unfolds to 49 cm (19.5”)
Book 6
Description: A miniature version of the
human-scale McLoughlin Brothers’ Publishing fold-out
book of an entire circus procession. Book includes a
laminated cover with tie ribbon, end boards, title
page and a 12-panel fold-out procession. All panels have
been meticulously cleaned and enhanced to restore
original color and detail. The text of the
story-poem has been completely typeset in a Geo Slab
typeface to match the original book's typesetting.
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b1is013 ~
Ladies' Hat Sampler Book
(1:12)
Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Sizes: 20mmwx28mmhx6mmd
Book 7
Description: 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.
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bc211 ~ The
Delineator Magazine for Women
(1:12)
Selections from November 1901 Issue (& various other
issues)
Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Sizes:
20mmwx28mmhx6mmd
Book 9
Description 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. The Delineator Magazine was a standard
unparalleled even today as a multi-faceted woman's
magazine. This particular rendition is a selection
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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b1is022 ~
300 Years of Fashion (1700-2000)
(1:12)
Compiled
by Ann Lenore Vanture
Sizes: 20mmwx28mmhx6mmd
Book 8
Description: 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. The book is a compilation of
ladies’ fashion from each decade between the years
1700 and 2000...from full-length hooped skirts and
corsets to barely-there miniskirts. We’ve come a
long way baby!
Please Note: Kit version
includes storage box for the three current books.
A kit version storage box will be included in with
the pre-assembled version for you to make.
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bc204 ~ 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
Book 10
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 Duc, 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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bc205 ~ 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)
Book 11
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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bc306 ~
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
Vanture
Book 12 Description:
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 pages 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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bc007~ The Grimm's Fairy Tales
(1:12)
Illustrated
by Ada Dennis and
E. Stuart Hardy et al.,
Published by E.P. Dutton &
Co. circa 1902
Size: 23mmw x 29mmh x 7mmd (box sleeve),
22mmw x 29mmh (book)
Book 13
Description:
Laminated cover, laminated box sleeve, dust jacket,
illustrated end boards, 26 illustrated pages, plus
portrait of the Brothers Grimm. This is a
compilation of all the illustrations in the human-scale version illustrated by Ada Dennis, E. Stuart
Hardy et al. Some artistic license taken, i.e.,
book’s cover. Captions are typeset in a Harrington
font with accents in Garamond. This is a perfect
companion piece to the Paper Minis Fairy Tales of
All Nations and Mother Goose Rhymes.
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bc008 ~
Fairy
Tales of All Nations, 1910 (1:12)
Translated and Edited by Logan Marshall
The John C. Winston Company, Philadelphia
Size: 23mmw x 29mmh x 7mmd (box cover),
22mmw
x 29mmh (book cover)
Book 14
Description:
Laminated cover, laminated box sleeve, dust jacket,
illustrated end boards, 28 page (27 illustrated pages). The
volume is a compilation of all the full-page color
illustrations of the human-scale 1910 book, which is
a collection of international fairy tales from more
than a dozen countries. The captions have been
typeset in a tiny but readable Garamond font. As you
can see by the sample pages that this is an
outstanding illustrated children's book, and is a
perfect companion piece to the Paper Minis Grimm’s
Fairy Tales and Mother Goose Rhymes.
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bc301a ~ 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.
Book 15
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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bc207 ~ A Collection of Mother & Child Portraits
(1:12)
Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size:
21mmwx29mmhx7mmd
Book 16
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 the
laminated box sleeve.
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bc208 ~ A
Collection of Still Life Paintings
(1:12)
Compiled by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size: 21mmwx29mmhx7mmd
Book 17
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
art. Not shown is the laminated box sleeve.
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bc206 ~ Archangels, Angels and
(1:12)
Cherubs
through the Ages
Compiled and Written by Ann Lenore Vanture
Size:
27mmwx31mmhx8mmd
Book 18
Description: Beautiful paintings of
archangels, angels and cherubs through the ages
created by the masters of these eras. 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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bc1is401 ~ Raggedy Ann Stories, Written and
Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
Abridged version written by Ann Lenore Vanture
Raggedy Ann and Andy set, book 1
Cover Size: .819”w x 1”h x .287”d /
20.813mmw x 25.41mmh x 7.548mmd
Book 19
Description:
Everybody loves Raggedy Ann and this version of Raggedy Ann Stories has
been paraphrased by Ann Vanture to fit nicely in a
mini book and typeset in a beautiful –a nd
readable – Garamond font. The volume contains 32
pages, 2 double-wide illustrated end-boards,
lined cover and dust jacket. The original floral
motif cover has been recreated on this edition
and dust jacket. There are five stories replete
with the original cute illustrations and it's
going to look adorable with the next two in the
boxed set.
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bc1is402 ~ Raggedy Andy Stories, Written and
Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
Abridged version written by Ann Lenore Vanture
Raggedy Ann and Andy set, book 2
Cover Size: 819”w x 1”h x .287”d /
20.813mmw x 25.41mmh x 7.548mmd
Book 20
Description: Raggedy Andy comes home to
Marcella's nursery and Raggedy Ann. The book has
been condensed to fit by Ann Vanture and
re-typeset to match the 3-volume set in a
Garamond font. The volume contains 32 pages, 2
double-wide illustrated end-boards, lined cover
and dust jacket. The original floral motif cover
has been recreated on this edition and dust
jacket. There are five stories with all their
original illustrations.
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bc1is403 ~ Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel
with the Wrinkled Knees, Written and Illustrated
by Johnny Gruelle
Abridged version written by Ann Lenore Vanture
Raggedy Ann and Andy set, book 3 and set's
box
Cover Size: 819”w x 1”h x .287”d /
20.813mmw x 25.41mmh x 7.548mmd
Book 21
Description: 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. The book
text has
been condensed by Ann Vanture to fit the miniature size
and match the 3-volume set. A Garamond font has
been used. The volume contains 32
pages, 2 double-wide illustrated end-boards,
lined cover and dust jacket. The original floral
motif cover has been recreated on this edition
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bc012~
The Real
Mother Goose (1:12 )
Illustrated by Blanche Fisher Wright, 1916
Size:
23mmwx6mmdx29mmh (box ),
21mmwx8mmdx28mmh
Number of Pieces: cover, illustrated front
and back end boards, 26 illustrated
pages,
dust jacket, and volume box sleeve
Book 22 Description: This is a
miniature of the original Blanche Fisher Wright's
The Real Mother Goose. Selected rhymes and
illustrations make up this lovely book of the work
most of us were raised on. The rhymes have all been meticulously
re-typeset at a tiny point size.
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bc304 ~ 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)
Book 23
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
laminated storage box sleeve (not shown).
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bc305 ~ The Buckle
My Shoe Picture (1:12)
Compiled and Illustrated by Walter Crane
Size:
21mmw x 27.856mmh x 6.2mmd (book cover)
Book 24 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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b1is023 ~
A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden, 1899 (1:12)
Compiled and Illustrated by Walter Crane
Size:
21mmw x 27.856mmh x 6.2mmd (book cover)
Everyone loves the
25th book, so I have decided to offer it to everyone
who signs up for the subscription. It will be sent
with the 24th book.
Book 25 Description:
British Arts and Crafts designer Walter Crane’s
illustrations intertwine nature and human figures,
many of which morph into floral forms. The text is
Crane's original hand calligraphy. The best
illustrations are compiled in this volume yet all
the text is intact. Original artwork has been
scrubbed in order to bring out the richness of the
period's muted color scheme. This book was written
and illustrated by Crane in 1899. The cloth cover displays a laminated version of the
tableau print from the original cover. The dust
jacket and the laminated storage box sleeve also
displays the original book front and back cover art.
The original end boards are used and there are 30
full-color illustrated pages.
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