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Creator
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Artist
Sherman, E. Helene
E. Helene Sherman (1908-1996) Artist and calligrapher.
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Author
Massmann, Robert E.
Robert E. Massmann, author, librarian, and publisher of miniature books under his imprint REM Miniatures. Massmann assembled a major collection of miniature books, and is a founding member of the Miniature Book Society.
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Description
Volume consists of various wise singings by different authors.
Physical Description
[20] p. : col. ill. ; 74 mm. Bound in stiff vellum with red ribbon, front cover with hand-lettered titles in red amid gilt scrolls.
Notes
Hand-made miniature book, with original calligraphy by artist E. Helene Sherman. Bound in stiff vellum covers by Robert E. Massmann. Created in an edition of "about 40 or 50" according to Massmann. UNT Libraries purchase, September 2002.
This book is part of the following collection of related materials.
Miniature Book Collection
These miniature books, 4 inches (10 cm) tall or smaller, include both contemporary and historical works. In some cases, only the covers have been digitized.
