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Title: See-Saw Picture Book: A Book of Changing Scenes
Description: London; New York, Ernest Nister; E. P. Dutton, 1897. First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of this wonderful late nineteenth century children's moving picture book, with all moving plates in full working order. The very scarce first edition of this work.This versatile transforming picture book shows the change between summer and winter, with the charming child Dolly washing and sewing, having piano lesson with her dog, and playing outdoor games. Illustrated with six colour convertible plates - each retaining the original pull tab and in full working order - and further monochrome vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.Undated; dated 1897 via publisher no. 848 appearing to the title page tail.A truly delightful work. In the publisher's original cloth backed paper covered boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Small loss of paper to front board next to joint, otherwise externally bright. Rubbing to board perimeters. Internally, binding tender, with three leaves detached and loosely inserted. Pages bright with light handling marks. Significant handling marks to pull tabs. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

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