Nister - Moving animals - An unusual transformational movable book 1913 - near fine

Moving animals : a novel book for children no. 3932

PP. 16, oblong 4to. (Measures 7 1/2 x 10 1/2") 186 X 260 mm

Near Fine, all original without repairs, all movements working and undamaged (See photos)

Author: Sheila E. Braine
Illustrated by: G. H. Thompson
Publisher: Ernest Nister, 1890

Transformational pull-tab book with six moving pictures using Nister's blinds mechanism in a horizontal rather than the usual vertical method.

Published Date: 1913 - No Date – Found in old publishers ads dating to 1913 in which it was described as a new book ready for the Christmas season. “Moving Animals ” ( price 25. 6d . ) is a mechanical book likely to be very popular . The caged animals open and close their mouths , and manifest other movements . The idea is very ingenious , and there are amusing verses."

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