The MBS has published a number of items you may find interesting. The quarterly Newsletters are a good way to get to know MBS better. The annual book exhibition catalog shows the winners as well as all entries. In 2001 MBS started publishing its own minature books.
Miniature Books
The Cabin in the Clearing
This book depicts Jim Baker’s historical contribution of Ohio’s development to statehood. Covered in beige cloth and printed by Dean R. Nieporte. Miniature Book Society, 2002. 2-7/8 inches by 2-9/16 inches, 69 pages, 1 folded leaf, every page illustrated by Baker.
Price is $15.00
Glen Dawson: An Autobiography
Written by Glen Dawson at the age of 97 and published in 2009, this is one of only 25 copies signed by Glen Dawson; the legendary owner of Dawson's Book Shop. Designed and printed by Patrick Reagh, gilt burgundy cloth binding, 2-7/8 inches by 2-1/8 inches, 29 pages, 8 photographs.
Price is $40.00
Many Littles Make a Much
by Caroline Y. Lindemann
This book gives information about miniature book publishers and collectors she met and visited over the years. 400 copies in gold cloth binding and 100 copies in red leather binding, printed by John Henry. Miniature Book Society, 2004. 2-1/2 inches by 2 inches, 58 pages; 12 illustrations.
Price is $25.00 in cloth; $30 in leather
A Scottish Tale by Ian MacDonald
This book was published for the New Orleans Conclave in 2005. Bound in reddish brown cloth, printed by John Henry, bound by John Galt Bindery. 400 copies. Miniature Book Society, 2005. 2-9/16 inches by 2 inches, 48 pages; 6 illustrations.
Price is $25.00.
Miniature Broadside Portfolio
2 inches by 2-3/4 inches. Published by Piccolo Press in 2004 for the benefit of the Miniature Book Society, on the occasion of the Conclave in Bath, England. Edition of 100 copies. 19 presses contributed broadsides.
Price is $25.00
MBS Exhibition Catalogs
Format: 4.5" x 5.5" to 4.5" x 6.5"
Approximately 40 pages, varies with issue
Available issues: 1991, 1995-Present
Solid Pewter Bookends
San Diego
Princeton
Lexington
Keepsakes from the Conclave in San Diego, the Conclave in Princeton and the Conclave in Lexington. Your choice!
(please indicate when filling out your order form)
Each bookend measures 1-3/16" high
by 5/8" deep by 7/8 wide - perfect for the smaller books in your collection.
Price $30.00 per set
MBS Tote Bag & Grab Bag Special
High Quality MBS Totes
These canvas type, water-proof totes have zippers to expand an additional 4 inches. The opening is zippered also. Has adjustable straps & a 12" x 14" front pocket with velcro closure. Tote is 16" H x 14" W. There is a limited supply on hand.
Members: $12.00
$4 shipping US & Canada
$6 other countries.
Non-members: $15.00
$5 shipping US & Canada,
$8 other countries.
Grab Bags
A mix of exhibit Catalogs and Newsletters. No duplicates in bag. There are at least 15 items, valued at over $50! (Sorry, but at this special price, no requested editions in the Grab Bag).
Members: $25.00
free shipping US & Canada,
$5 other countries.
Non-members: $35
$5 shipping US & Canada,
$11 other countries.
MBS Newsletters
Format: Varies - Available issues:
Oct. 93, Jan. 94, Apr. 94,
Apr. 98, July 98, Oct. 98
Apr. 99, July 99, Oct. 99
Apr. 00, July 00, Oct. 00
Jan. 01, Apr. 01, Oct. 01
Jan. 02, Apr. 02, July 02, Oct. 02
Jan. 03, Apr. 03, July 03, Oct. 03
Jan. 04, Apr. July. 04, Oct. 04
and MOST issues after Oct 04