Victorian Nuttall’s Bijou Dictionary Miniature Antique Book

A characterful Victorian miniature edition of Nuttall’s Bijou Dictionary, published by Frederick Warne & Co and bound in an attractive embossed green hardcover. Measuring just 9 cm tall, this tiny volume has a wonderfully substantial presence for its size.

With 640 pages, it is a fascinating example of Victorian publishing and the practical reference books once found in homes, studies and personal libraries. The compact format would have made it easy to carry, while the carefully embossed binding gives it the decorative quality often found in nineteenth century books.

Printed by Ballantyne Press in Edinburgh and edited by Alex C. Ewald, this little dictionary offers an appealing glimpse into the world of Victorian books and everyday literary culture. Its small scale makes it particularly enjoyable displayed alongside antique books, desk accessories or other pieces of gentleman’s library ephemera.

The beautifully aged green cover and compact proportions give it plenty of character, whether appreciated as a working dictionary or simply enjoyed as a tiny piece of publishing history.

A delightful little Victorian book with an intriguing history and plenty of old world charm.

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 the pages. The binding remains tight.

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