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Trio of Toppan Ultra Micro Books
Trio of Toppan Ultra Micro Books
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Heading: (Toppan Press)
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Title: A trio of former record holders for the smallest books in the world in a custom case
Place Published: Tokyo
Publisher:Toppan Printing Co.
Date Published: 1980
Description:


Three volumes comprising:




  • Calendar and Birth Stone.


  • Language of Flowers.


  • The Zodiacal Signs and Their Symbols.



Each 2x2 mm, accompanied by matching volumes in a 20x20 mm format. All volumes housed together in a custom leather box, specially designed for this trio of books by Osami Nako, the three larger volumes in the bottom of the box with a small leather tray carrying the three micro volumes, each set into the recessed compartment, a matching leather-framed magnifier fit into the box as well. Box approximately 1x1½x1".



From 1979 until 1985 these held the record for smallest printed books in the world. Bromer & Edison, p.117.

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Trio of Toppan Ultra Micro Books

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