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Smallest book in the world - Very very Rare
| Start Price |
USD 6,500.00 |
| Current Price |
USD 6,500.00 |
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| Start Time |
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 |
| End Time |
Tuesday, December 09, 2008 |
| Location |
Lagoa, Algarve |
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Description
You are bidding on the Smallest book on earth.This book measures: Outside: 6.5mm x 5.5mmThe dimensions of the text size are: 4.5 mm X 4.5 mm The book was manufactured and printed in 1951 for the occasion of the 100 years Jubilee of the "N. V. Lettergieterij Amsterdam,voorheen N.Tetterode."This company used to be a type foundry in Amsterdam -The Netherlands - in the US known as ATF (American Type Foundry) .The book has been produced in a very limited quantity as it was meant as a present to the relations of the type foundry.The owner of this book was present at the engraving of the text on a 12 points type face.The book has 20 pages .When opened on the left page is the name of the "Lords Prayer" in a specific language, corresponding with the text of the Prayer on the right page.The prayer appears in a few languages : German ,English , Danish ,and others.The cover is made out of leather and gold embossed.This rare specimen could enlarge your book collection.The book is saved in a plastic cover with a hinged top.The case can be also used as a magnifying glass. If you want any more pictures or background information do not hesitate to e-mail and ask, we will be happy to answer.We will ship world wide - insurance is a must.Good luck with your bidding.
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