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Trio of Toppan Ultra Micro Books
Trio of Toppan Ultra Micro Books
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Description
Heading: (Toppan Press)
Author:
Title: A trio of former record holders for the smallest books in the world, individually cased
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. Each volume set into its own display case along with a tie-clip magnifying glass, cases are book shape full various color leather with the spines gilt. Each in a clear plastic case and plain card slipcase.



From 1979 until 1985 these held the record for smallest printed books in the world. Bromer & Edison, p.117. Accompanied by a small leather display box, specially designed by Osami Nakao, to hold the trio of microminiatures.

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Trio of Toppan Ultra Micro Books

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