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Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Sports & Leisure / Waldmann & Pfitzner- „Die kleinsten Bücher der Welt“ - Komplettes 4er-Set Bibel
For sale is an extraordinary and complete 4-piece set of the famous series “The Smallest Books in the World” (made in 7 or 12 languages). These masterpieces of micro-miniature book printing were produced from the 1950s/1960s by the Graphical Bookshop Waldmann & Pfitzner in Munich and distributed by the Gutenberg Foundation Mainz. This is not merely a photomechanical reduction, but real letterpress printing with types cut from metal. The tiny books measure only about 3.5 × 3.5 mm up to 5 × 5 mm and are bound in genuine leather. The set contains all four classic issues: The Olympic Oath (7 languages) – Black leather binding with embossed Olympic rings. The Lord’s Prayer (7 languages) – Dark leather binding with embossed gold cross. The Berlin Declaration of Freedom (7 languages) – Dark leather binding with embossed Berlin Bear. The phrase “I love you” (12 languages) – Red leather binding with embossed gold heart. Condition and details: Case: The original white presentation case with red velvet and silk lining and gold interior print is very well preserved. Capsules: All four books are in their original, diamond-shaped Plexiglas protective capsules. The integrated magnifying lenses are clear and undamaged. Books: The miniatures are in excellent, age-appropriate condition and show no visible damage. An absolutely collectible set and a fascinating testimony to German printing history that should not be missing from any ambitious rarities or curiosities collection. Language: Multilingual (German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, etc.) Publisher/Printer: Waldmann & Pfitzner (Munich) / Gutenberg Foundation (Mainz) Year of publication: circa 1952–1965 Binding: Genuine leather with gold or blind embossing Condition: Very good (as expected for age, minimal wear on the exterior case, contents flawless) Book dimensions: approx. 3.5 x 3.5 mm to 5 x 5 mm Case dimensions: approx. 11 x 5 cm
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