Title: The Mite - former record holder for smallest book in the world Author: Robinson, E.A. Place: Grimsby, England Publisher: E.A. Robinson Date: 1891 Description: [vii], 10-28, [2] pp. Six illustrations. 22x17 mm, original maroon morocco, gilt. First Edition. First edition of what was at the time the smallest book in the world to be printed from movable type. Surpassed in 1897 by "Galileo" from the Bros. Salmin in Padua. Welsh 5067; Spielmann 376; Bondy p. 99; Bromer & Edison p. 115 Lot Amendments Condition: Binding worn, one leaf detached at center; good only. Item number: 276677
Title: The Mite - former record holder for smallest book in the world Author: Robinson, E.A. Place: Grimsby, England Publisher: E.A. Robinson Date: 1891 Description: [vii], 10-28, [2] pp. Six illustrations. 22x17 mm, original maroon morocco, gilt. First Edition. First edition of what was at the time the smallest book in the world to be printed from movable type. Surpassed in 1897 by "Galileo" from the Bros. Salmin in Padua. Welsh 5067; Spielmann 376; Bondy p. 99; Bromer & Edison p. 115 Lot Amendments Condition: Binding worn, one leaf detached at center; good only. Item number: 276677
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