Owned and operated by Anne and David Bromer, who have been in the business of fine books for nearly half a century, Bromer Booksellers specializes in rare and beautiful books. We carry a diverse selection of highlights in literature, illustrated books, finely printed books, and special artistic bindings, and we are noted for our fine selection of miniature books. We invite you to search or browse our entire inventory here, or please contact us directly if you wish to consult with our staff to find the perfect rare book for you.

 

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  • Old King Cole.

    Old King Cole.

    Paisley, Scotland: Gleniffer Press, 1985. (12)pp. One of 85 copies. This micro-miniature was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the "Smallest Book in the World" in 1985. The book was printed using offset lithographic methods, with the text area of each page being less than 1 square millimeter...

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  • A Solar Printing Press 1878.

    A Solar Printing Press 1878.

    Nappanee, IN: (Maestro Books), 1978. 30pp. One of forty-five copies. Illustrated with two fold-out plates. Humorous account of the demonstration at the Paris Exhibition of printing on presses using groups of parabolic mirrors. Very fine in orange printed boards. (2 3/4 by 1 7/8; 70x48mm).

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  • Doll's Primer.

    Doll's Primer.

    Collingswood, NJ: Washburn, William Lewis, 1931. One of 61 copies. A miniature ABC with letter on each page printed in red, with a girl's name beneath, followed by numbers and an abbreviated story of the little red hen. Bound in printed light blue paper over boards, and housed in the...

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  • Alphabetical.

    Alphabetical.

    (New York: Purgatory Pie Press, 1983). 16mo. (58)pp. One of 100 copies signed by the designer, E. K. Smith and the printer, Dko Faust. An alphabet, letterpress printed in gray, in which each letter is presented in a different format. Unusually bound in a soft red leather chemise which wraps...

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  • Dick Lee: A Fairy Story, in Short, Easy Words.

    Dick Lee: A Fairy Story, in Short, Easy Words.

    Boston: Urbino, S. R. 1864. 58pp. This is one of six titles of miniature children's books published by Urbino, who was a German-born publisher of predominately foreign-language material. Bradbury notes that the series is rare. Original red publisher's cloth with gilt titling to spine. A fine, bright copy. (Bondy p.73;...

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  • To Commemorate the Silver Jubilee, 1910-1935.

    To Commemorate the Silver Jubilee, 1910-1935.

    (England: 1935). A seven-page fold-out panorama containing portraits of Queen Mary and George V, as a commemoration of the Silver Jubilee in 1935. Housed in an amber-toned plastic box with silver cover on the front, incised and crafted with a portrait and titling. Fine. (1 3/8 by 1 1/16; 35x28mm).

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  • Downy and Her Kittens. Together with Scraps.

    Downy and Her Kittens. Together with Scraps.

    Boston: Urbino, S. R. 1864. (58)pp. This is one of six titles of miniature children's books published by Urbino, but the only story about cats. Original red publisher's cloth with gilt titling to spine. A fine, bright copy. (Bondy p.73; Bradbury, p. 189-190; Welsh 6881). (2 1/4 by 1 7/8; 58x36mm.).

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  • The Bag Book.

    The Bag Book.

    San Rafael, CA: Feathered Serpent Press, 1985. (40)pp. From an edition of 175, this is one of 50 deluxe copies with an extra suite of nine etchings. A humorous etymology exploring the history and word-play of the word "bag." Illustrated throughout with hand-colored drawings by Weiss. Bound in tan leather...

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  • A Christmas Story, by J.B.H. Jr.

    A Christmas Story, by J.B.H. Jr.

    Chicago: Black Cat Press, (1961). 30 pp. One of "a limited edition printed for friends at Christmas," with just fifty copies offered for sale. Printed in black with orange printer's ornaments. Bound in quarter green morocco and decorative paper gilt-stamped with tiny stars. A.e.g. Spine a trifle sunned, else fine...

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