Waldmann & Pfitzner- „Die kleinsten Bücher der Welt“ - Komplettes 4er-Set Bibel, Olympischer Eid, Freiheitsschwur, Ich liebe dich - 1952-1965
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Complete 4‑book set of the famous Die kleinsten Bücher der Welt by Waldmann & Pfitzner, in real leather bindings with gold/blind embossing, each miniature measuring about 3.5×3.5 mm to 5×5 mm and housed in original white presentation case with red velvet lining and four protective Plexiglas capsules; multilingual editions (German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, and more) including Der olympische Eid, Das Vaterunser, Der Freiheitsschwur Berlin, and Ich liebe Dich; condition Sehr gut.
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For sale is an extraordinary and complete 4-piece set of the famous series “The Smallest Books in the World” (made in 7 or 12 languages).
These masterpieces of micro-miniature book printing were produced from the 1950s/1960s by the Graphical Bookshop Waldmann & Pfitzner in Munich and distributed by the Gutenberg Foundation Mainz.
This is not merely a photomechanical reduction, but real letterpress printing with types cut from metal. The tiny books measure only about 3.5 × 3.5 mm up to 5 × 5 mm and are bound in genuine leather.
The set contains all four classic issues:
The Olympic Oath (7 languages) – Black leather binding with embossed Olympic rings.
The Lord’s Prayer (7 languages) – Dark leather binding with embossed gold cross.
The Berlin Declaration of Freedom (7 languages) – Dark leather binding with embossed Berlin Bear.
The phrase “I love you” (12 languages) – Red leather binding with embossed gold heart.
Condition and details:
Case: The original white presentation case with red velvet and silk lining and gold interior print is very well preserved.
Capsules: All four books are in their original, diamond-shaped Plexiglas protective capsules. The integrated magnifying lenses are clear and undamaged.
Books: The miniatures are in excellent, age-appropriate condition and show no visible damage.
An absolutely collectible set and a fascinating testimony to German printing history that should not be missing from any ambitious rarities or curiosities collection.
Language: Multilingual (German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, etc.) Publisher/Printer: Waldmann & Pfitzner (Munich) / Gutenberg Foundation (Mainz) Year of publication: circa 1952–1965 Binding: Genuine leather with gold or blind embossing
Condition: Very good (as expected for age, minimal wear on the exterior case, contents flawless)
Book dimensions: approx. 3.5 x 3.5 mm to 5 x 5 mm
Case dimensions: approx. 11 x 5 cm
For sale is an extraordinary and complete 4-piece set of the famous series “The Smallest Books in the World” (made in 7 or 12 languages).
These masterpieces of micro-miniature book printing were produced from the 1950s/1960s by the Graphical Bookshop Waldmann & Pfitzner in Munich and distributed by the Gutenberg Foundation Mainz.
This is not merely a photomechanical reduction, but real letterpress printing with types cut from metal. The tiny books measure only about 3.5 × 3.5 mm up to 5 × 5 mm and are bound in genuine leather.
The set contains all four classic issues:
The Olympic Oath (7 languages) – Black leather binding with embossed Olympic rings.
The Lord’s Prayer (7 languages) – Dark leather binding with embossed gold cross.
The Berlin Declaration of Freedom (7 languages) – Dark leather binding with embossed Berlin Bear.
The phrase “I love you” (12 languages) – Red leather binding with embossed gold heart.
Condition and details:
Case: The original white presentation case with red velvet and silk lining and gold interior print is very well preserved.
Capsules: All four books are in their original, diamond-shaped Plexiglas protective capsules. The integrated magnifying lenses are clear and undamaged.
Books: The miniatures are in excellent, age-appropriate condition and show no visible damage.
An absolutely collectible set and a fascinating testimony to German printing history that should not be missing from any ambitious rarities or curiosities collection.
Language: Multilingual (German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, etc.) Publisher/Printer: Waldmann & Pfitzner (Munich) / Gutenberg Foundation (Mainz) Year of publication: circa 1952–1965 Binding: Genuine leather with gold or blind embossing
Condition: Very good (as expected for age, minimal wear on the exterior case, contents flawless)
Book dimensions: approx. 3.5 x 3.5 mm to 5 x 5 mm
Case dimensions: approx. 11 x 5 cm
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Bibles, Curio & ephemera, Literature, Olympic Games, Poetry, Religion
Book title
Komplettes 4er-Set Bibel, Olympischer Eid, Freiheitsschwur, Ich liebe dich
Author/ Illustrator
Waldmann & Pfitzner- „Die kleinsten Bücher der Welt“
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1952
Publication year youngest item
1965
Height
3.5 mm
Edition
1st Edition, Limited edition, Multiple Books / Editions, Special edition
Width
3.5 mm
Language
Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Waldmann & Pfitzner / Gutenberg-Stiftung
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
45
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