London in Miniature c.1814-18 miniature Darton Harvey w/ 46 city views by Mills
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints
- London in Miniature.
- Published c1814-18 by Darton & Harvey with woodcut portraits by Wells.
- With early female owners name of Elizabeth Noyes on rear pasted down.
- Miniature book in original period full leather (roan) binding, spine gilt lettered and ruled.
- Poor condition! Incomplete like many juveniles of this early period which manage to survive. Lacks title page & frontis, book opens to Introduction leaf.
- Contains 46 tiny city views (of either 47 or 48, so lacking 1 or 2).
- Clearly resewn & repaired early on by an owner, text block shaken, some pages defective or with edge damage or tears, scattered staining, etc.
- Leather remains supple, small spine ornaments in gilt ruled compartments.
- Offered as it survives, still a very 200 year old charming miniature object intended for a child. Probably over 90-95% of the examples ever made have now long since perished or vanished. Any& all examples worthy of consideration, their age flaws enhancing the appeal.
- Book measures 2.5”H x 2 .25” W.
- B15001
- Bondy, Miniature Books, p.65 (pl. 64).