{"title":"Miniature Books","description":"\u003cp\u003ePocket-sized antiquarian books. Small in scale, but they feature some uniquely beautiful bookbinding details.  \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paroissien-romain-1890s-faux-tortoise-shell-clasp-book","title":"Écaille de tortue imitation","description":"\u003cp\u003eParoissien Romain printed by Thellier-Crépin, Merville, France. Publication\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ec. late 1890s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);' aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e(Text carries a movable feast liturgical calendar spanning 1898–1907).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eWhile massive publishing houses in Tours (Mame) or Limoges dominated the national market, regional printers like Thellier-Crépin produced high-quality, localized liturgical books for dioceses in northern France and Belgium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eThis unique gem features a fully intact faux-tortoise-shell celluloid cover with a cross on the front and delicate mother-of-pearl flowers and leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eIt features gold-gilt pages, a gold-tone metal clasp closure, and a colorful chromolithograph frontispiece featuring the Latin phrase \"Natus est vobis Salvator,\" which translates to \"For unto you is born a Savior.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eIt is taken directly from the Biblical passage \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLuke 2:11\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which details the angelic announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ to the shepherds. Pages feature detailed borders around text. Latin and French Language, 440 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75 mm W x 105 mm H \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Some light scratches to cover, clasp hinge is stiff but functional, endpapers are missing, headbands have some fraying. Good condition.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely and reach out with any questions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stinky Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58028565725571,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6914\/8035\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a6ba8caa-d981-4527-8eaa-7995962eb671.jpg?v=1778595444"},{"product_id":"1870s-paroissien-romain-mini-w-gauffered-stars","title":"1870s Paroissien Romain | Mini w\/Gauffered Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003eParoissien Romain, printed by Eugene Ardant, Limoges, France.\u003cspan\u003e Published c. early 1870s (liturgical calendar starts in 1872 and runs through 1886)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePocket-sized mini brown leather cover with symmetrical patternwork, a gold-tone Maltese cross-shaped metal clasp, all edges gold-gilt with a gauffered star motif, some small-scale illustrations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eFrench Language, 384 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e70 mm W x 110 mm H \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMarks to cover and spine, wear to edges of spine, metal patinaed, flyleaves have some discoloration from glue used in binding, foxing throughout, some loosening pages at the back of the book, but still attached. Good to fair condition. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely and reach out with any questions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stinky Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62152435007875,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6914\/8035\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c7824242-2d14-4850-981e-9a90b7ae28ce.jpg?v=1784802625"},{"product_id":"1870-paroissien-romain-red-leather-mini-metal-clasp","title":"1870 Paroissien Romain | Red Leather Mini Metal Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParoissien Romain. Printed by Antoine Maître. Dijon, France. Published 1870. French and Latin Language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a pocket-sized red leather liturgical manual that was typically carried by a lay Catholic to church services. This copy reflects the traditional Roman Rite liturgy used throughout France in the late 19th century and contains parallel text (usually Latin on one side and French on the other) so the parishioner could actively follow the priest's actions and prayers during weekly and seasonal services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in red leather with gold decorative borderwork on the covers and spine, gold-tone metal clasp closure with intricate attachment plates, illustrated frontispiece. It will come with its original protective cardboard case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75 mm W x 109 mm H. 336 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Some faint discoloration to covers and spine, corners slightly bent, back endpaper is stuck to back board, some fading to gilded page edges. Good condition.l  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely and reach out with any questions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stinky Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62478693761411,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6914\/8035\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c68c3f7a-0e07-4cc6-abcc-9c993c1670af.jpg?v=1785030565"},{"product_id":"1863-the-book-of-common-prayers-custom-engraving","title":"1863 The Book of Common Prayers | Custom Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Book of Common Prayers. Published by William Collins,  London, England. Published 1863. English Language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull leather in a Gothic Revival-style binding with ornate gilt-stamped paneling, a central monogram of interlocking IHS letters (the IHS Christogram), a frame containing gilded leaves, intricate flourishes, and vines on the spine, a gold-tone metal frame protecting the cover boards, and a metal clasp closure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn terms of provenance, personal details indicate a custom binding. The metal clasp closure is engraved with the name 'Rosa Mayo' in swirling cursive script, and the interior endpaper features a custom-printed presentation label \u003c\/span\u003ein a stylized Gothic\/Old English calligraphic typeface that reads: \"Miss R. Mayo from her Affectionate Sister April 26th 1865.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e73 mm W x 103 mm H. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Light rubbing on the bottom hinge edges; faint marks on the cover; the metal frame is tarnished in spots; scratches on the clasp and gold-gilded pages; the lower corner of the cover is torn; and the signature is slightly longer than the other pages. Good to very good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely and reach out with any questions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stinky Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62697429369219,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6914\/8035\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6591b01a-a85e-4525-ac9e-c910d5445bb6.jpg?v=1790284001"},{"product_id":"1877-petit-paroissien-romain-cross-clasp","title":"1877 Petit Paroissien Romain | Cross Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetit Paroissien Romain. Published by Alfred Mame,  Tours, France. Published 1877. French Language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming pocket-sized parishioner is a 19th-century Catholic liturgical prayer book and missal designed for laypersons to follow along with Sunday services and major feast days. This is the first cross-clasp I've seen in this petite size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in full brown leather with gold-tone metal framing around the cover boards, a gold-tone cross-shaped metal clasp closure with intricate floral detailing, subtle linework on cover boards and spines, four raised bands on the spine; and all page edges are gold gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 mm W x 110 mm H. 384 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Some marks and discoloration to the covers and spine; the metal frame has spots of tarnish, as does the clasp; the gold gilt on the pages is faded or discolored in some spots; foxing throughout; half of the back endpaper is missing, and some pages are loose but still attached. Good to Fair condition. Very sturdy when the clasp is closed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely and reach out with any questions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stinky Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62697477898627,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6914\/8035\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_14a8bd75-88a9-497b-a518-3b1f93499ad3.jpg?v=1790290353"},{"product_id":"1870s-the-book-of-common-prayer-oxford-university-cased-in-box-binding","title":"1870s The Book of Common Prayer | Unique Mini Cased-In Box Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Book of Common Prayer. Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, England. Published 1872. English Language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack leather cased-in box-style binding; the book block is secured directly to the outer case in a uniquely protective style rather than to a separate cover; a collectible binding type for those interested in miniature books or Victorian bookbinding techniques. The book features a metal adornment with an IHS Christogram and decorative surrounding flourishes, plus a metal clasp closure and gold-gilt page edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming palm-sized treasure for collectors looking for something unique. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e58 mm W x 95 mm H. 176 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Some wear to the spine; rubbing to the corners; page-edge paint is faded in some spots; some foxing throughout. Very Good to Good condition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely and reach out with any questions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stinky Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62697499066755,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6914\/8035\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8d0d4ea2-de3a-4e47-976c-19d9bf81202f.jpg?v=1790292326"},{"product_id":"1879-paroissien-romain-miniature-clasped-binding","title":"1879 Paroissien Romain | Miniature Clasped Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParoissien Romain. Published by Antoine Maitre, Dijon, France. Published 1879. French Language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming pocket-sized parishioner is a 19th-century Catholic liturgical prayer book and missal designed for laypersons to follow along with Sunday services and major feast days. This is the first cross-clasp I've seen in this petite size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull black leather binding with cross and line work on the front and back covers; a gold-toned metal frame on the front and back covers; a shield-like metal clasp with intricate etched designs; and all page edges gold-gilt. Handwritten inscription reads Marie Henriette Brisson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 mm W x 102mm H. 592 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Some marks to cover and spine, wear to spine, metal clasp and frame are slightly bent but still functional, missing frontispiece, foxing throughout. Good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos closely and reach out with any questions. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stinky Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62709705965955,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6914\/8035\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_59969e86-3e18-4f12-9ed0-cf8261643878.jpg?v=1790520442"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6914\/8035\/collections\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0dd85265-795c-4561-8705-635eccf98479.jpg?v=1790542872","url":"https:\/\/stinkyoldbooks.com\/fr\/collections\/miniature-books.oembed","provider":"Stinky Old Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}