1846 - The Bouquet: Containing The Poetry and Language of Flowers (miniature book)

By A Lady

Published 1846
Benjamin B. Mussey, Publisher/ Boston

Nineteenth-century miniature books reflect the era's intricate craftsmanship and the burgeoning interest in creating portable, aesthetically pleasing volumes. These tiny books, often measuring just a few inches in height, covered a wide range of subjects from literature and poetry to religious texts and almanacs. Highly valued for their novelty and charm, they were meticulously printed and bound and frequently adorned with delicate illustrations. Miniature books of this period not only showcased the skill of bookbinders and printers but also provided readers with a unique, collectible format that combined functionality with artistic beauty.

Miniature Book. Brown cloth binding with illustrated floral bouquet in gilt. Decorative floral gilt detail and lettering to spine. Gilt to all edges. Bumping to spine edges/ corners.Wear to top edge of spine. Yellow endpapers. Hand-painted floral frontispiece with tissue guard. Binding tight. 127pp. 

Size: 2 3/4” x 4 1/2”