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Antique Little Leather Library Mini Book Collection (16)

$239.00

16 Books from the Little Leather Library Corporation was founded around 1916 in New York City, originally backed by publishers like Boni & Liveright and later managed by Albert Boni, Harry Scherman, and Max Sackheim. The company’s mission was revolutionary for its time: to bring classic literature into the hands of everyday Americans at an affordable price—usually 10 to 25 cents per copy (Little Leather Library Project, Drew University).

These books were pocket-sized, measuring roughly 3″ x 4″, and bound in imitation leather—a flexible, suede-like composition material often described as “limp leather.” Each volume featured a single work or a selection of poetry, drama, or short fiction, covering everything from Shakespeare, Dante, and Poe to lesser-known gems of early 20th-century literature.

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Historical Significance

The Little Leather Library emerged at a time of cultural transformation in the United States. With literacy rates rising and the American middle class expanding, the company recognized a market for inexpensive, portable literature. Distribution was just as innovative: these mini books were sold through Woolworth’s stores, advertised in popular magazines, and even included as premiums with Whitman’s chocolate boxes.

Their broad distribution and attractive packaging made them among the first mass-market books in America, predating the explosion of paperbacks in the mid-20th century (Antique Trader).

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