AN ORIGINAL LEAF FROM THE NEWBERY BIBLE 1780 WITH AN ESSAY BY RUTH E. ADOMEIT

Published by Dawson's Book Shop, Los Angeles, 1980

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Seller: Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA), McMinnville, OR, U.S.A.Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA)

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47 x 38 mm. (2 x 1 1/2"). 18 pp., [1] leaf. Two copies of the same work, sold separately. Deep brown half morocco over marbled paper boards, flat spine lettered in gilt. WITH A LEAF FROM the Newberry Bible. De Hamel and Silver, "Disbound and Dispersed," 168.5. As new; one copy with the inserted leaf a bit browned with a small open tear to the margin (not affecting the text) but still excellent; the other with a very fine leaf, just a bit browned at the edges. These two copies of this delightful publication feature a leaf of the famed 1780 Newberry "Thumb Bible," accompanied by an essay written by one of the 20th century's most noted collectors of miniature books. It is a charming tribute on the bicentennial of the publication of one of the world's smallest Bibles. The Newberry Bible, fully titled "The Bible in Miniature, or a Concise History of the Old & New Testaments" was produced by Elizabeth Newberry, the niece of John Newbery, pioneering children's book publisher and the namesake of the Newberry Medal. Ruth E. Adomeit (1912-96) was a lifelong miniature book enthusiast: along with being known for her personal library, she wrote the leading bibliography of thumb bibles, was editor of "The Miniature Book Collector" from 1960-62, and was active in the Miniature Book Society. This publication is made especially charming by its size, which perfectly fits the tiny leaf it contains.…

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Title
AN ORIGINAL LEAF FROM THE NEWBERY BIBLE 1780 WITH AN ESSAY BY RUTH E. ADOMEIT
Author
(LEAF BOOK). (MINIATURE BOOKS). (BIBLES - EARLY AMERICAN). ADOMEIT, RUTH E.
Publisher
Dawson's Book Shop, Los Angeles
Publication year
1980
Edition
EACH ONE OF 125 COPIES.
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Phillip J. Pirages Rare Books (ABAA)

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