Nuttall’s Bijou Dictionary | Victorian Miniature Antique Book | Frederick Warne & Co Collectable

Product Description

A charming Victorian miniature edition of Nuttall’s Bijou Dictionary published by Frederick Warne & Co, featuring a beautifully embossed green hardcover and compact pocket-sized format. With 640 pages, this small but fascinating volume is a wonderful example of Victorian bookmaking and everyday literary design.

Miniature dictionaries were popular during the Victorian period, valued as practical reference books while also reflecting the era’s appreciation for beautifully bound and carefully produced publications. This edition, printed by Ballantyne Press, Edinburgh, carries the character and craftsmanship of nineteenth-century publishing.

Perfect for antique book collectors, miniature library displays, Victorian ephemera collections and shelves styled with historic charm, this little dictionary makes a delightful decorative and literary addition.

A fascinating piece of publishing history, celebrating Victorian craftsmanship, the written word and the enduring appeal of books with a story to tell.

A fascinating little book that's as charming to display as it is to explore.

Product Details

Type: Miniature dictionary
Title: Nuttall's Bijou Dictionary
Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co Ltd
Editor: Alex C. Ewald
Printer: Ballantyne Press Edinburgh
Binding: Green embossed hardcover
Pages: 640

Dimensions

Height: 9 cm
Width: 6.5 cm
Depth: 2 cm

Condition

Very good antique condition with some foxing to pages and tight binding.

Suitable For

Antique book collections
Victorian ephemera
Miniature library displays
Literary history collectors

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Shipping

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