{"product_id":"limited-edition-roger-huet-the-miniature-collection-of-shakespeare-s-world-signed-no-40-199-miniature-book-library-in-presentation-case","title":"Limited Edition Roger Huet “The Miniature Collection of Shakespeare’s World” | Signed No. 48\/199 Miniature Book Library in Presentation Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary example of the miniature bookmaker’s art, this \u003cb\u003elimited edition collection by Roger Huet\u003c\/b\u003e celebrates the literary world of William Shakespeare through twelve exquisitely crafted miniature books, each hand-bound with richly gilt decorative covers and fully printed interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in its original polished hardwood presentation case lined with soft ivory velvet, the collection includes the original title booklet, \u003ci\u003eThe Miniature Collection of Shakespeare’s World\u003c\/i\u003e, along with a \u003cb\u003esigned and numbered miniature volume, Theatres in Shakespeare’s Time, No. 48 of only 199 copies\u003c\/b\u003e, personally autographed by master bookmaker Roger Huet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery volume is a marvel of craftsmanship, featuring intricate gilt tooling inspired by historic European leather bindings. Though only about an inch tall, each book contains genuine printed text rather than blank or decorative pages, showcasing the remarkable precision for which Roger Huet became internationally recognized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Montreal, Canada, these miniature libraries were created in very limited numbers and have become increasingly sought after by collectors of \u003cb\u003eminiature books, Shakespeareana, fine press editions, bookbinding, and literary curiosities\u003c\/b\u003e. Complete examples retaining their original fitted presentation case and signed limited edition booklet are seldom encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed in a rare book collection, cabinet of curiosities, or private library, this enchanting miniature library embodies the intersection of literature, craftsmanship, and collectible book arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Roger Huet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Miniature Collection of Shakespeare’s World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e Limited Edition No. \u003cb\u003e48 of 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSigned:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-signed by Roger Huet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e Twelve individually bound miniature books with printed interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Original title booklet and signed limited edition volume \u003ci\u003eTheatres in Shakespeare’s Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Original velvet-lined polished hardwood display case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Montreal, Quebec, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA captivating and increasingly scarce limited edition miniature library, perfect for collectors of Shakespeare, fine bindings, miniature books, and the art of traditional bookmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":sp\" class=\"ii gt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":pe\" class=\"a3s aiL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-304\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Purchase \u0026amp; Condition Notice:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is antique\/vintage and sold \u003cb\u003eas-is\u003c\/b\u003e. 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