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The Tales of Beedle the Bard Collector’s Edition Set for Malia Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Tales of Beedle the Bard Collector’s Edition Set for Malia Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Tales of Beedle the Bard Collector’s Edition Set for Malia Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692687.2.a-b
Object Type Book
Author (British, 1965)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Date December 2008
Medium paper, leather, metal, plastic, textile, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a) H 1 3/8 in x W 4 7/8 in x D 6 7/8 in (3.5 cm x 12.4 cm x 17.5 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.b) L 10 1/4 in x W 7 1/4 in (18.4 cm x 26 cm )
Physical DescriptionCollector's Edition book (.a) set of "Tales of Beedle the Bard" featuring an included set of ten illustrated prints (.b). The book is bound in leather and contains a silver-toned metal clasp with a light blue plastic gem. A green ribbon is attached to the top of the spine to act as a bookmark. In the center of the cover is a silver-toned ornate skull with light blue plastic gems as eyes. Adhered to each of the four corners of the cover is a decorative corner plate with various motifs: a leaf in the center of the top left corner, a heart in the center of the top right corner, an overflowing goblet in the bottom right corner, and a foot in the bottom left corner.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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