Didomenico, Joseph; Caldwell, Emily; Perrin, Brian; Miniature Book Collection (Library of Congress)Biblio.com
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réf. 1561387185-11-1-29Running Pr Book Pub. Pop. Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Running Pr Book Pub unknown
réf. 1561387185-11-1Running Pr Book Pub. Pop. Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Running Pr Book Pub unknown
réf. 112941India probably Bundi circa 1780 AD. . Single leaf illuminated manuscript on paper in Sanskrit with illuminated miniature in the text lightly rubbed overall bright and attractive unexamined out of frame 205 x 115 mm; mounted and framed Germany gallery label to verso. An attractive manuscript leaf from a dispersed eighteenth-century manuscript of the Gita containing the heading for the seventh chapter of the text reading 'Gyan-Vigyan Yoga Namm Seventh Chapter'. The miniature set on a beautiful outdoor terrace next to a running stream shows a dialogue between Sri Krishna and Arjun. India, probably Bundi, circa 1780 AD. unknown
réf. 146011Very Good. External dimensions 38 × 32 mm 8 card leaves with window mounts on both sides containing 10 loosely-inserted albumen prints visible size 21 × 14 mm. Bone covers backed in blue velvet with an ornate gilt brass clasp; all edges gilt; spine lightly rubbed; a few prints slightly discoloured or creased; in excellent condition overall. The subjects of the portraits six women and four men are not identified. The 'gem' photographs in this charming pocket keepsake were popular in the 1860s and 1870s. unknown
réf. 121365India Rajasthan mid-19th century. . Single folio ink & gouache on paper heightened in gold depicting Lord Hanuman bowing down before Lord Rama and Lakshmana under a willow tree in a green terrain with lotus-adorning rivers full page 307 x 220 mm miniature 222 x 132 mm; miniature framed within double rulings of green and blue borders some light surface abrasion to upper edge of painting causing slight chips to pigment with loss else attractive copy a few ink inscriptions to reverse early gallery stamp of 'The Curious House Rega' good overall condition. A very attractive painting depicting Lord Hanuman taking a deep bow before Lord Rama and Lakshmana visually representing the deep devotion and respect he has for his two protectors. The tranquil landscape forming the backdrop of this scene reflects the serenity of the moment with lotus flowers appearing in rivers on both sides of the figures and a very elegantly depicted willow tree framing them. Likely painted in Rajasthan in the mid-nineteenth century. India, Rajasthan, mid-19th century. unknown
réf. 125263Qajar Persia circa 1800. . Single illuminated miniature painting with decorated borders miniature 180 x 110mm total leaf 260 x 140mm; illustration depicting a seated teacher with three pupils in attendance sitting by a running stream under some poplar trees illustration heightened in gilt mounted to cats with gilt decorations to borders framed and glazed. A charming and beautifully drawn illustration in the style of Reza Abbasi 1565-1635 the leading Safavid miniaturist known for his distinctive ability to capture texture and movement in his drawings by combining ink lines with wash colours. This illustration is likely from the early Qajar period and demonstrated the lasting influence and legacy the great classical artists had over the future generations of artists and patrons alike. Qajar Persia, circa 1800. unknown
réf. 108953Qajar Persia and later late 19th century. . Single large board composite panel comprising two sections of nasta'liq calligraphy and an illuminated miniature total 330 x 200mm; opaque pigments on paper heightened with gilt bordered with calligraphic panels in nastaliq the Fatiha to the left attributed on reverse to Mir Imad and a couplet by Ahmad al-Husayni to the right laid on gold sprinkled ground bright and attractive condition. An unusual triptych composition formed of two early calligraphic panels to the right placed above one small illustration of a youth horizontally placed one nineteenth-century miniature painting of Layla visiting Majnun in the wilderness and then a printed reproduction of verses in nasta'liq to the left. Qajar Persia and later, late 19th century. unknown
réf. 181092Netherlands: second half of the 15th century. Radiant devotion A vibrant Pentecost scene from a Netherlandish Book of Hours. At the center the Virgin Mary is seated in a deep blue mantle while the Apostles gather around her as the Holy Spirit descends in the form of a dove from above. An owl is nestled in the lower margin of the border. Ornate borders with scrolling foliage naturalistic flora and fauna and architectural interiors are typical of Southern Netherlandish and Flemish illumination from the late 15th and early 16th century. The style and composition is reminiscent of works by artists of the Utrecht school see for example Walters Ms. W.182 or active in Bruges see Walters Ms. W.183 and 184. Provenance: Stephen C. Massey. Illuminated miniature and border on vellum 133 x 105 mm panted in gold and colours. Presented in a gilt frame with UV protective glass. A little rubbing in outer margins of miniature otherwise well preserved and with gilt bright; small bump to edge of frame on the back. A very good example. hardcover
réf. 119661Mughal India possibly Murshidabad mid- to late-18th century. . Single miniature painting on card opaque pigments with gold depicting a scene with a Prince on horseback accepting a drink from a gold vessel from a village maiden miniature 282 x 179 mm full album page 394 x 255 mm; painting framed within multiple gilt rulings innermost frame painted with delicate pink and white flowers on a spiralling green vine set against a richly gilt background some very minor surface soiling overall in exceptionally bright and attractive condition floating in modern cream mount. Scenes painted around imagined amorous encounters between the 'prince and village girl' were popular among artists during the late Mughal period in centres such as Delhi Lucknow and Murshidabad. The concept of 'love at first sight' was similarly echoed in the tradition of the courtly poets of the pan-European middle ages and can be seen echoed through their visual arts. The inspiration behind the theme in this painting was likely rooted in Persian literary sources the Nayrang'i Eshq The Charm of Love by Mughal Sufi poet Ghanimat Kunjahi d. 1695 AD being one such example. Written during a period of considerable Muslim-Hindu cultural interaction the poem was later absorbed into Sanskrit works and grew further in popularity. One notable section of the poem stanza 40.7 describes how in pursuit of a stag Shahid comes upon a village where he is struck by the sight of village girls at a well and is particularly struck by the beauty of Wafa the daughter of the village headsman see C. Shackle Persian Poetry and Q dir Sufism in Later Mughal India: Ghan mat Kunj h and his Mathnaw -yi Nayrang-i 'ishq in The Heritage of Sufism: Volume 3 Late Classical Persianate Sufism Boston 1999. In this painting a beautiful maiden leans across to offer the handsome stranger a drink from the well. Neither appears abashed and their eyes fix upon each other as if a spell has been cast. Of note is the way their hands come together around the vessel of water though they do not touch. The mono green background gives a prominence to this encounter watched by the other village girls. There are subtle details that give context to the scene the stranger's courtly attire and jewelled ruby dagger. His companion's falcon hints at their noble status. By contrast the village girl's sari is tied in the style of a working women as she draws water from the well. For notable examples see Indian Painting 16001870 Oliver Forge & Brendon Lynch New York 2012 and Painting 91 in Domains of Wonder B.N Goswamy & C. Smith 2006. Mughal India, possibly Murshidabad, mid- to late-18th century. unknown
réf. 117476Rajasthan circa 1820. . Single illuminated miniature on card ink and gouache on paper heightened in gold and silver depicting various figures wrestling performing actobatics and weightlifting reverse blank full leaf 255 x 180 mm miniature 148 x 102 mm; single text-block to upper edge of miniature with script in black devangari script against a yellow back-drop miniature framed within multiple rulings of navy and silver edges painted red some light singer-soiling one small worm-hole. Traditionally this raga song is depicted by a group of men performing skill and strength exercises. Here three male figures appear to be performing in an open space with their garments piled up in the foreground reinforcing the image of a public display. Rajasthan, circa 1820. unknown
réf. 117474Rajasthan India circa 1840. . Single illuminated miniature on card ink and gouache heightened in gold depicting the ruler standing proud with his sword and shield in the holster full leaf 298 x 215 mm miniature 235 x 150 mm; leaf double-ruled in black with borders painted red reverse blank a bright and attractive example. Maharana Sangram Singh also known as Maharana 'Sanga' 1482-1528 was an important ruler in sixteenth-century India. He was the ruler of Mewar from 1508 to 1528 and his territories included parts of present-day Rajasthan Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. He is known for being a defiant leader turning Mewar into a formidable state in the eyes of the Indian subcontinent with the Fortress of Chittorgarh standing as a symbol of Rajput resilience and pride. Rajasthan, India, circa 1840. unknown
réf. 112940India Malwa circa 1630 AD. . Single leaf ink & gouache painting on paper image double-ruled and framed within red borders total leaf 200 x 175 mm; lightly faded with some chipping of paint with slight loss of pigmentation outer edges a little worn contemporary ink inscription to reverse in Sanskrit tipper-into card mount. Keshav Das d. 1601 was a renowned Indian court poet best known for the Rasikapriya which is considered a pioneering work of Hindu literature dealing with the classification of idealised types of male and female lovers nayakas and nayikas and their emotions and interactions. The work was compiled around the 1590s probably in Bundelkhand to the east of Malwa and the present painting is from a near-contemporary series of illustrations depicting scenes from the poems. Three leaves from the same series are housed in the Ashmolean Museum's collections these all dated c. 1630 also described as Malwa accession nos. EA2012.200 EA2012.202 EA2012.201. India, Malwa, circa 1630 AD. unknown
réf. 114054Post Mughal India probably late 19th century. . Single large illuminated miniature on paper ink and gouache on paper depicting the view of the Siege of Khandahar in modern-day Afghanistan total leaf 760 x 545 mm miniature 690 x 470 mm; miniature double-ruled in gilt framed decorated with spiraling florettes a few light surface smudges leaf a little cockled mounted to thick card. A very large and impressive view of the Siege of Khandahar the Mughal-Safavid war of 1649-1653 as presented in the Padshahnameh of Shah Jahan. The Padshahnameh is illustrated chronicle of the reign of Shah Jahan the fifth Mughal emperor commissioned during his reign as a propagandist celebration of his kingdom and dynasty. The text is a detailed chronological narrative of each day of the emperor's reign describing his daily activities court ceremonies as well as the significant events in Emperor Shah-Jahan's life such as the durbars lavish processions and glorious victories on the battlefield. Post Mughal India, probably late 19th century. unknown
réf. 105399Safavid Persia circa 1590 AD. . Single leaf from a Safavid album illuminated miniature on paper miniature 128 x 90 mm total leaf 280 x 175 mm; image depicting a young Prince in discourse with a female figure two attendants flanking either side of the image in attendance image mounted onto card framed with gilt drawings of birds and spiralling vines reverse mounted with blank paper; some light discolouration and fading a little rubbed. An attractive and decorative album leaf with a miniature painting from the early Safavid period with Turkic influences shown in the faces and robes of the figures depicted. Safavid Persia, circa 1590 AD. unknown
réf. 76484Duchesne Paris 1752. . Bound in an attractive contemporary red morocco with gilt ornaments to covers and spine endpapers with a gilt geometrical pattern. This fine copy is the first volume of this celebrated almanach published until 1815 and republished several times afterwards. It contains a precise list of for the past year all the theatre pieces that were played in the most renowned Parisian theatres such as the Comédie Française the Comédie Italienne and the Opéra. The Almanach also contains notes on the works and on theatre in general a list of the comedians and musicians currently working at the Comédie and excerpts taken from several dramas. Duchesne, Paris, 1752. unknown
réf. 76494Marcilly Fils Paris 1822. . IN RED PAPER IMITATING MOROCCO with gilt panel decoration kept in matching slipcase. This fine clean copy contains numerous songs and verses about nature. From the myth of the birth of the rose from the love of Zephyr and Flora to the admiration of a butterfly and a description of dusk these verses to be sung on traditional French melodies - including the national anthem Allons enfants de la Patrie - deal beautifully with the themes of seasons times of the day flora and fauna illustrated by twelve fine engraved plates. Grand-Carteret Les Almanachs français 1476. Marcilly Fils, Paris, [1822]. unknown
1872réf. GT449London: William Clowes and Son 1872. revised and Enlarged Edition . Hardback. Fine. 48mo. Two finely bound miniature volumes encased in a matching full calf maroon slip-box. Matching full maroon polished calf with gilt titles and borders. The Hymns 347pp sold by Clowes and The Common Prayers sold by Dean & Son. PLEASE EMAIL FOR PHOTOS.90x60x40mm William Clowes and Son hardcover
réf. 76492Jules Didot for Janet Paris 1826. . Engraved title 156 pp. including 48 with engraved music 8 pp. calendar for 1827 5 engraved plates with protection leaf. In this fine example of miniature binding the refined French woman of the early nineteenth century could find a variety of songs to interpret on well-known melodies. Beautifully illustrated by five engraved plates this copy also contains fourteen song sheets with tunes composed by composers of the time such as Louis-Emmanuel Jadin and Antoine Romagnesi. Original printed binding with allegorical figures matching slipcase with beautiful decorative prints. Grand-Carteret Les Almanachs français 1899: "Vers 1820 . D'après un catalogue de librairie". Jules Didot for Janet, Paris, [1826]. unknown
1904réf. Pa146London: Henry Frowde 1904. Deluxe MINIATURE EDITION . Hardback. Fine. 128mo. 688pp. Frontis. plate. HALL MARKED SILVER PLAQUE ATTACHED TO THE FRONT COVER. Hall-Marked CBP Charles Penny Brown Birmingham 1908. Black leather with gilt titles to the spine. A scarce item especially in this condition. PLEASE EMAIL FOR PHOTOS Henry Frowde hardcover
réf. 002261Oxford University Press: Henry Frowde. Full Leather. Very Good. 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall. In blue full leather with gilt cross and title to front cover corners very lightly worn. Spine has title in gilt edges again very lightly worn. Internally nice blue endpapers aeg text block edges in gilt small ink name to front blank little foxing to blank pages 2 3-76 78-599 pp 931 cm. Not dated but 1905. Title continues: And administration of Holy Communion according to the use of the Church of England: together with the Psalter or Psalms of David pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches; but without The Calendar The Occasional Services and the articles of Religion. 0 Henry Frowde hardcover
1900réf. 5827Algeria: S.P. c.1900–1910. Miniature leporello of six gelatin silver photographs each c. 20 × 17 mm joined concertina-fashion c. 125 mm extended. Each image is captioned in print: "Un Caïd" "Musicienne Kabyle" "Danse du ventre" "Marchand d'étoffes" "Type de Mauresque" and "Mauresque". A charming survival of the tourist trade in colonial Algeria. Strips of this kind were sold as souvenirs usually in a small hinged white-metal case worn on a watch chain and reproduce in miniature the studio "types" popularised by Algerian postcard publishers. Few survive being easily lost or discarded. Without its case. The leporello is in very good condition holding together well. Blank on verso a little darkened. Folds are sound. Cf. Malek Alloula Le Harem colonial 1981. . Léporello miniature composé de six photographies argentiques sur gélatine chacune mesurant environ 20 × 17 mm assemblées en accordéon d'une longueur totale d'environ 125 mm une fois dépliées. Chaque image est accompagnée d'une légende imprimée : « Un Caïd » « Musicienne kabyle » « Danse du ventre » « Marchand d'étoffes » « Type de Mauresque » et « Mauresque ». Un charmant vestige du commerce touristique en Algérie coloniale. Des bandes de ce type étaient vendues comme souvenirs généralement dans un petit étui à charnière en métal blanc que l'on portait au bout d'une chaîne de montre et reproduisaient en miniature les « types » de studio popularisés par les éditeurs de cartes postales algériens. Peu d'exemplaires ont survécu car ils se perdaient ou étaient jetés facilement. Sans son étui. Le leporello est en très bon état et tient bien ensemble. Verso vierge légèrement noirci. Les plis sont solides. Cf. Malek Alloula Le Harem colonial 1981. S.P. unknown
1979réf. 86701Dallas: Somesuch Press 1979. Limited Edition. No. 91 of 300 copies on Rives Mouldmade numbered and signed by printer Carl Hertzog on copyright page. Miniature ca. 7cm x 6cm. Full red calf with gilt spine title and pictorial cover device; red top-stain fore- and bottom edges uncut. Trace of wear at spine ends still about Fine. Reprint of this Texas captivity narrative retaining the miniature format of the ca. 1832 edition Boston: B. Franklin Edmands generally regarded as the first published miniature book with a Texas theme. Includes a new preface by Archibald Hanna. Somesuch Press unknown
1840réf. C45461Paris: Marcilly 1840. Early Edition. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good. Early Edition. Miniature / Miniscule. 4 by 3 cms. pp 93. Engraved title page and 5 plates. Printed by Maulde Renou but with a Marcilly imprint. The 5 illustrations depict scenes from the life of Christ. The prayers are arranged for different ceremonies/ masses: morning prayers evening prayer and prayers during communion and vespers. A tiny book for the use of children - very popular and issued for many years mid 19th century in a variety of printings and bindings. Text in French. This copy is in a white ivory style binding typical of prayer books of the time with the word 'Messe' printed on the cover. Red leather unprinted spine possibly later. All egdes gilt. Small inkstain to corner of one page. Very good indeed. c. 1840 Marcilly, hardcover
1852réf. 24648Concord: Gazette Press 1852. First edition. Hardcover. Fine. Miniature: 1⅛ by 1½ inches. 16pp. Full blue morocco gilt title on upper board and gilts rules on both boards. A fine copy. Dedicated to the Hon. Lewis Cass. Welsh 8385. Scarce. Basically an anti-Franklin Pierce pamphlet issued on election day November 2 1852. Accompanied by "A Discourse pronounced at the Capitol of the United States in the Hall of Representatives before the American Historical Society January 30 1836 by the Hon. Lewis Cass" Washington FD. Thompson 1836. 582pp. Inserted in early brown paper wraps with a manuscript title on the upper wrap. Some chipping to the edges else a very good copy. . Gazette Press hardcover
1748réf. 127101748. Historische geographische konst en reis almanach voor den jaare 1748 bevattende het voornaamste dat onder het opzigt van het Koninglyk genootschap der geleerden te Berlyn is uitgegeven. Zeldzame almanak met gebreken aan de band maar van binnen erg mooi. Twee gekleurde kaarten wereldkaart en kaart van Nederland. In de kalender die in rood en zwart inkt is gedrukt zijn 12 paginas met illustraties toegevoegd van J.C. Philips met huwelijksthema. Tekst in het Nederlands en het Frans onder de illustraties. Gedrukt door Arend van Huyssteen. Zie Waller 75 voor de latere edities. Toegevoegd: Ouderdom van de thans in leven zijnde koningen en vorsten van Europa voor den jaare 1748. Tevens Beknopte Geographische beschryving van de X. Nederlandtsche provincien Bekent onder den naam van Oostenryksche Nederlanden. Beknopt dagverhaal van de verkiezing en aanstelling van syn Doorl. Hoogheid Willem Carel Hendrik Friso. Edited and enlarged by Een liefhebber der wiskonst Amsterdam A. v. Huyssteen 1748 4412642 pp. Miniature book in -24. Contemporary gilt calf binding H. 82 x W. 45 cm. / H. 3.5 x W. 175 inch. Engraved title page 12 plates by J.C. Philips on marriage calendar section printed in black and red. With two coloured maps Mappe Mondo Nouvelle carte generale des XVII Provinces des Pays-Bas. The binding hinge on the front is broken. Early year of this almanac with amusing illustrations. Only one copy in STCN. unknown
