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Illustration by Thomas Lowinsky

From: Laver, James, 1899-1975. Ladies' mistakes. Bloomsbury : Nonesuch Press, 1933

Z239.2.N8 L3

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Following publisher John Newbery’s death in 1767, his son Francis, his nephew and his nephew’s wife Elizabeth carried on the business which made children’s literature sustainable and profitable. The John Newbery Medal was named after this legacy, the first of which was awarded June 27, 1922. This tiny bible, published by Elizabeth Newbery, is leather bound, gilded and comes complete with perfect little prints. Perhaps even more charming is the handwritten Inscription from S. Naish to her sister Ann. *** The Bible in Miniuture, or, A Concise History of the Old & New Testaments, London, 1780 http://ow.ly/T9iy30jNOhl BS408 .B582 1780 *** #kislakcenter #pennlibraries #tinybible #tinybooks #thumbbible #miniaturebooks #miniaturebibles #rarebooks #fineprinting

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Here's a little piece of summer perfection, a #pochoir plate from "Journal des Dames et des Modes" featuring a lovely lady enjoying a day at the sea. *** Journal des Dames et des Modes, Paris, 1912-1914 http://ow.ly/olm830jQ3TR *** #kislakcenter #pennlibraries #journaldesdamesetdesmodes #fashion #swimsuit #artnouveau #artnouveaubathing #fineprinting #swimming #perfection #pochoir

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These beautiful engravings were photographed for a #libraryexhibit here at the #kislakcenter in 2003. Hailing from the Charles J. Mendelsohn Cryptology Collection, they were included in “Deciphering the Past: A Retrospective View of the Art & Science of Cryptology, curated by our Director of Special Collections Processing, Regan Kladstrup. Here we have an example (exemplum) and key (clavis) that could be used in the service of sending a top secret message, what fun! *** Cryptographica, Germany, 1684 652M F913 http://ow.ly/rQQB30hcQwI Charles J. Mendelsohn Cryptology Collection *** #pennlibraries #inthestacks #cryptology #flowers #etching #fineprinting #rarebooks #scpc

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From our Soviet Russian Children's Picture Book Collection, here's a page from "Samsusam" and a translation provided by our very own conservator extraordinaire, Sibylla Benatova. This page is a poem which means: Sam lives without a worry He throws his mustache into the sea And instantaneously catches Pike, ruffе, and rockfish for a hundred years ahead. And should he feel like a second course Sam would blink with his eyelashes and a flock of birds would fly into his mouth. *** Samsusam, Leningrad ; Moskva :Raduga, [192-?] PZ64 3 A53 1920z http://ow.ly/eZTp30hlSK8 Soviet Russian Children’s Picture Book Collection *** #kislakcenter #pennlibraries #childrensbooks #rarebooks #childrensliterature #fromthestacks #sovietchildrensbooks #illustration #poetry #fineprinting #sovietliterature

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This wondrous #woodcut presents quite an interesting scene, a man being cared for with a bustling scene of construction and wildlife just outside the window. From a #sixteenthcentury book of German proverbs, this image gives us much to ponder on this cold winter's day. *** De officiis, Germany, 1531 Folio PA6312.D5 N48 1531 http://ow.ly/UA3V30hnx6y *** #kislakcenter #pennlibraries #handcolored #handcoloredprint #ethics #proverbs #marcustulliuscicero #fineprinting #rarebooks #fromthestacks #bookstagram #interior #interiors #germanproverbs

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Decadently sublime, this gorgeous #pochoir plate illustrates some #artnouveau designs by the French jewelry firm Vever. Translucent enamel and diamonds? Yes please! *** Journal des dames et des modes, Paris, 1912-1914 TT500 J68 http://ow.ly/DARZ30eEPdJ *** #kislakcenter #pennlibraries #librariesofinstagram #journaldesdamesetdesmodes #printing #fineprinting #artnouveaujewelry #frenchartnouveau #henrivever #eugenegrasset #oohlala

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Jedes Detail zählt: Die Einladung für Thurnher's Alpenhof wurde auf hochwertigem Gmund-Papier gedruckt und mit Heißfolienprägung veredelt. Graphic Design trifft hier auf alpine Eleganz und höchste Verarbeitungsqualität. Ein Design, das nicht nur sichtbar, sondern fühlbar ist. Every detail counts: The invitation for Thurnher's Alpenhof was printed on premium Gmund paper and refined with hot foil embossing. Graphic design meets alpine elegance and the highest quality craftsmanship. A design that is not only visible but tangible.