miniature book
A small to very small book, generally up to 3, or
perhaps even 4 inches in height, in which the
principal, if not only, interest lies in its small
size. It is designed on a small scale (although
some consider books reduced in size by
photographic means to qualify as miniatures),
printed with small type, bound and decorated on a
small scale, and, if illustrated, provided with
reproductions appropriate to the size of the book.
The idea of a miniature is artificial, although
they are very popular. Many Bibles, devotional
works, almanacs, classics, etc., have been issued
in miniature form from an early date. (69 , 156 )
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