One of them has its own stand - "Lilliput Maori Place Names," published in 1962 as a miniature version of an existing book.
Inside, is an inscription that reads "To wish you a very happy time in your new home. Thankyou for everything - I shall miss you dreadfully. Purrs from Ginger." Presumably, Ginger was a kitty cat.
The second is similar. It is called "Reeds Lilliput Dictionary - Maori English - English Maori," and was published in 1960. No inscription in this one though.
My favourite of the three little books would have to be this one. It is the well-known "A Christmas Carol" and carries a date of 1906.
It is bound in soft leather and even has small illustrations in it.
The books are too tiny for a bookcase, so have their home among other ornaments within my display cabinet.
Margaret xx
This month’s header photo is a 2012 photograph of the
grandiose Dunedin Railway Station.
Dating back to 1906, it features a facade of black basalt stone with facings
of white Oamaru limestone. The inside,
open to the public, is just as magnificent and well worth a visit if you are in
the area.
