Mosaïque des Dames

Mosaïque des dames. - Paris: Marcilly, [1837]. - 84x55 mm; 124 p. : ills. , calendar.

Green paper covered blind stamped boards; with slipcase; title gilt.
Printed by Firmin Didot and Brothers in Paris, members of a famous family of printers, punch-cutters and publishers. Firmin Didot invented the stereotypography which entirely changed the book trade. Henri Didot the Elder was the creator of a very small type (2½ point) for which he had to invent a special apparatus (the polyamatype) because this microscopic type could not be cast in the ordinary way. The family has lent its name to a typographic measurements system developed by François-Ambroise Didot.
The Paris firm of Marcilly, noted for their miniature books, were responsable for many beautiful children's books.