Vintage Little Leather Library Red Miniature Books Lot Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare
$ 58.06
Description
Vintage Little Leather Library Red Miniature Books Lot Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare. • The Happy Prince – Oscar Wilde. • Ballad of Reading Gaol – Oscar Wilde. • The Tempest – Shakespeare. • Pocket-size miniature format. • Embossed red faux leather covers. • Short Stories – De Maupassant. Wonderful lot of 23 vintage Little Leather Library miniature classic books featuring timeless literary works from some of history’s most celebrated authors including Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare, Rudyard Kipling, Stevenson, Coleridge, Thoreau, and more. These charming pocket-size editions were published by Robert K. Haas, Inc., successor to the famous Little Leather Library Corporation, and are believed to date from the late 1920s–1930s. Known for their beautifully embossed faux leather covers and compact format, Little Leather Library books became one of America’s most iconic collectible miniature book series during the early 20th century. This matching red collection displays beautifully and would make an outstanding addition to any dark academia library, cottagecore décor, vintage bookshelf styling, antique study, or literary collection. Included titles shown include: • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – R.L. Stevenson • Salome – Oscar Wilde • The Happy Prince – Oscar Wilde • The Tempest – Shakespeare • Ballad of Reading Gaol – Oscar Wilde • Barrack-Room Ballads – Rudyard Kipling • Bab Ballads – W.S. Gilbert • Friendship and Other Essays – Henry David Thoreau • Speeches & Letters of George Washington • The Ancient Mariner – Coleridge • Lays of Ancient Rome – Macaulay • The Man Without a Country – Edward Everett Hale • Short Stories – De Maupassant • And many others FEATURES: • Lot of 23 vintage miniature books • Little Leather Library / Robert K. Haas editions • Estimated late 1920s–1930s era • Embossed red faux leather covers • Classic literary authors and titles • Decorative antique/vintage display appeal • Pocket-size miniature format • Perfect for dark academia, cottagecore, or vintage library décor CONDITION: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear throughout. Some books show scuffing, cover wear, edge wear, discoloration, staining, warped covers, loose bindings, page wear, and other signs of age and handling consistent with antique miniature books. Please review all photos carefully for condition details and included titles, as they are part of the description. An absolutely beautiful decorative literary collection with wonderful old-world character and historic charm. Ships carefully packaged for safe delivery.
