The World's Smallest Book: Gutenberg Museum 1962 Edition The Lord’s Prayer

$ 136.2

Weight: 36g Country of Origin: Germany Binding: Leather Original/Reproduction: Original Place of Publication: Mainz Non-Fiction Subject: Religion, Spirituality & Bibles Special Attributes: Limited Edition, Miniature Publisher: Gutenberg Museum Original/Facsimile: Original Language: English Year Printed: 1962

Description

World’s Smallest Book – Gutenberg Museum 1962 Edition – The Lord’s Prayer – Mainz 2000 Jahre – Rare Collectible Item Description This is an original 1962 miniature edition of The Lord’s Prayer , published by the Gutenberg Museum Mainz to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the city of Mainz . One of the smallest traditionally printed books in the world, this ultra-rare collectible was crafted using movable metal type and is bound in leather with gold stamping. It comes in its original clear Plexiglas magnifier case , which allows the incredibly small text to be read. A true gem for collectors of miniature books, rare religious texts, or printing history. Features Title : The Lord’s Prayer Publisher : Gutenberg Museum, Mainz, Germany Year : 1962 (commemorating “Mainz 2000 Jahre”) Languages : 7 (English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, American English) Dimensions : Approx. 5 x 5 mm Binding : Genuine leather with gold-stamped cover Case : Original Plexiglas magnifying container etched with “Mainz 1962 / 2000 Jahre” Condition : Like New Why This Is Special True movable-type printing – a dying art form Issued by one of the world’s most respected printing museums Only a single print run ever made — no reprints Featured in rare book auctions & museum exhibits A rare chance to own a piece of printing history

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