Tiny Books

In my possession are three small books, each no larger than a matchbox, that I inherited from my father and his mother.

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.