Sea-Weeds, Shells and Fossils Readable Nautical Miniature Book

Sea-Weeds, Shells and Fossils Readable Nautical Miniature Book

by Artisan, Unsigned
$98.00
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Why You’ll Love It Celebrate Victorian natural history with this handcrafted readable miniature edition of Sea-Weeds, Shells and Fossils . Created in an exact 1:12 scale , this finely bound hardcover faithfully reproduces an educational handbook from the The Young Collector series by Peter Gray and B. B. Woodward . It has a warm cream-tan cover , crisp period typography , and black-and-white scientifically inspired illustrations . Featured prominently on the front are detailed engravings of an ammonite fossil and marine seaweed , perfectly reflecting the Victorian fascination with natural history, geology, and seaside collecting. It is full of readable printed text accompanied by black-and-white illustrations . The perfect book for a gentleman's study, Victorian schoolroom, naturalist's library, or coastal-themed dollhouse. Details Materials: Hardcover, paper pages Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1" tall Condition: Excellent vintage condition Artist: Artisan, unsigned Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures. Please Note this listing includes: The " Sea-Weeds, Shells and Fossils" book shown. Any additional figures,…