BS: Shakespeare Mini Edition

Subject: Shakesp. Mini Edition, Glasgow
From: michaelr
Date: 09 Jul 02 - 08:19 PM

I have a complete text of "The Winter's Tale", bound in leather with gilded lettering and page edges. Published by David Bryce and Son, Glasgow, printed by University Press, Glasgow, MCMIV (1904), 416 pages.

The kicker is, it's tiny! The pages measure 1 1/4 x 2 inches (34 x 50 mm). I've had it so long, I don't remember where I got it. Has anyone here seen a book this small? Do you think it's collectible or valuable? I'd appreciate any info.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: BS: Shakespeare Mini Edition
From: Greyeyes
Date: 10 Jul 02 - 09:08 AM

I've certainly never come across a Shakespeare that small. It may well worth taking it to a dealer for valuation. My mother has a set of miniature leatherbound children's books in a wooden casket which look very pretty but are not especially valuable, also about turn of the century. Rarity and collectability are the key, an individual Shakespeare will not be greatly desired by collectors if it was originally part of a set.

Subject: RE: BS: Shakespeare Mini Edition
From: michaelr
Date: 11 Jul 02 - 09:02 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: BS: Shakespeare Mini Edition
From: Lanfranc
Date: 12 Jul 02 - 03:31 AM

Probably a pilot script for the Reduced Shakespeare Company!

Alan

Subject: RE: BS: Shakespeare Mini Edition
From: GMT
Date: 12 Jul 02 - 04:02 AM

Yes Shakespeare is collectable, and so are minitures, but it depends on the edition, condition and rarity.

Greyeyes is right take it to a dealer (Reputable) and see how much they would take it off you hands for. It will be worth perhaps 50% more than they offer if you found a buyer privately.

Cheers Gary