Barbara J. Raheb
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Tarzana, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1981. 31 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #165. Burgundy pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, illustrated, signed on the colophon, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Raheb 329)
Mark Twain's (1835 - 1910) humorous alternate history story, first published in 1889.
Complete Miniature Set of the Sherlock Holmes Stories
Van Nuys, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1979 - 1981. Complete 45 volume set, each volume 15/16 x 5/8". Black pyroxylin covers with gilt titles and decorations, mini bookplate on verso of front free endpaper in each volume, all housed in a miniature bookcase with two pewter bookends, in near fine condition. (Bradbury, Raheb 141 - 182)
Barbara Raheb published more than 500 miniature books in her lifetime, more than any other U.S. publisher during the 20th century. This set includes the elusive four volumes of Hound of the Baskervilles. Limited edition of 300 per volume, it is very difficult to find a complete set. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was a British writer and physician. Although the Sherlock Holmes stories are his most well-known works and are milestone in the field of crime fiction, he was a prolific writer who also created science fiction/fantasy, humor, romances, poety, non-fiction, and historical stories.
Great Expectations (Revised edition)
Tarzana, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1981. 32 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #51. Blue pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, decorated endpapers, illustrated, signed on the colophon, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Raheb 284)
The thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870), which was first published in 1860 and depicts the education of an orphan named Pip.
Holy Bible, Gospel According to Mark
Tarzana, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1981. 58 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies. Black pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, silk moiré endpapers, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Barbara J. Raheb, 278)
The shortest of all New Testament gospels, Mark recounts what Jesus did in a vivid style and stresses Jesus' message about the kingdom of God now breaking into human life as good news and Jesus himself as the gospel of God.
Robinson Crusoe
Tarzana, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1980. 32 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #116. Green pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, frontis, illustrated, signed on the colophon, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Raheb 210)
Daniel Defoe (c. 1660 - 1731), was an English writer trader, journalist, and spy. When this story was first published in 1719, Defoe credited authorship to Crusoe in the first edition, leading people to believe he was a real person who was stranded on a desert island.
Tale of Two Cities
Tarzana, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1981. 40 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #156. Blue pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, frontis, illustrated, marbled endpapers, signed on the colophon, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Raheb 286)
The historical novel by Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870), which was first published in 1859, is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution.
The Night Before Christmas
Van Nuys, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1979. 32 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #284. Green pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, illustrated, signed on the colophon, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Raheb 126)
A beautiful miniature book, this story was first published in 1823 anonymously and later was credited to the author in 1837. Perhaps one of the best-known poems ever written, it is responsible for the image and characteristics of Santa Claus that is still prevalent today.
The Prince and the Pauper
Tarzana, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1981. 31 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #270. Burgundy pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, decorated endpapers, illustrated, signed on the colophon, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Raheb 330)
Mark Twain's (1835 - 1910) first attempt at historical fiction, first published in 1881.