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Here is a charming 1958 Mark Cross multilingual book set published by Collins, featuring five miniature translation dictionaries housed within …
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Here is a charming 1958 Mark Cross multilingual book set published by Collins, featuring five miniature translation dictionaries housed within a matching red leather-covered book holder. The collection includes French-English, Russian-English, Italian-English, German-English, and Latin-English dictionaries, each beautifully bound in vibrant red leather with gilt lettering.
What I love most is the petite scale and pop of color. These tiny dictionaries have all the character of a traditional reference library condensed into a wonderfully compact display. The rich red leather bindings, gleaming gilt page edges, and coordinating leather book holder create a polished and sophisticated presentation that feels equally at home in a study, library, office, or bookshelf vignette.
Each volume retains its original title and publication information, while the matching leather-covered holder gently flexes to keep the dictionaries neatly compressed and displayed as a cohesive set. The holder is stamped with the gilt monogram "JDS," adding a personalized touch and further enhancing its vintage character. Produced by luxury leather goods maker Mark Cross, the set embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship for which the company is known.
A wonderful piece for collectors of Mark Cross accessories, vintage libraries, and classic desk décor.
Dimensions
Overall: 5.75"W × 3.25"D × 4.75"H
Each dictionary approximately 3.125"W × 0.875"D × 4.5"H
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- Dimensions
- 5.75ʺW × 3.25ʺD × 4.75ʺH
- Brand
- Mark Cross
- Designer
- Mark Cross
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Leather bindings and book holder show expected wear including scuffs, edge wear, … moreGood vintage condition consistent with age and use. Leather bindings and book holder show expected wear including scuffs, edge wear, corner rubbing, and minor surface marks. The gilt page edges display attractive age-related patina. The book holder bears a gilt "JDS" monogram. The dictionaries retain their original vintage character throughout. less
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