"Beauty and the Beast" is a miniature reproduction by Walter Crane and published by George Routledge and Sons Publishers in 1875. It is number 72 of Routledge s Shilling Toy Books. It contains 11 pages (not including the flyleaves) with the complete text and 5 full color plates. This volume is 31/32 inches high by 25/32 inches wide and 1/8 inch thick. It is constructed using traditional book making techniques and other techniques developed for making miniature books. The spine is printed with the title so the volume will look well on a bookshelf. These miniature books are not intended for children and are not toys.
old #LB488