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Raphael Tuck - Life In The Woods - movable panorama lift up cover and pull up die cut figures - very scarce title

Raphael Tuck – Life In The Woods

Panorama with a liftable flap on cover and die cut figures inside – Quite Scarce
Raphael Tuck – Life In The Woods - Panorama with a liftable flap on cover and die cut figures inside – Quite Scarce
 
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Raphael Tuck - Life In The Woods - Movable Panorama Lift-Up Cover and Pull-Up Die-Cut Figures - Very Scarce Title

Raphael Tuck – Life In The Woods

Panorama with a liftable flap on cover and lift-up die-cut figures inside – Quite Scarce

London - Paris - New York; Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., Publishers to the Queen, Designed at the studios in England and printed at the Fine Arts Works in Saxony. #1507

No date: Circa 1890

This panorama book, crafted by Raphael Tuck & Sons in the 1890s, features a movable front cover with a liftable panel that reveals a charming illustration of a squirrel couple. Constructed from thick cardboard, the book includes eight panels that extend.

The panorama employs separate die-cut figures to create a unique "pop-out" mechanism. Embossed die-cut images are mounted to the pages, where they lift up to give the appearance of three-dimensionality (they are not placed in slits). See below for why we rate this book as “Quite Scarce.”

Dimensions:
8.5 x 23.5 cm [7.25 x 9 inches]
Fold-out size: 18.5 x 142 cm [7.25 x 157 inches]

The book is designed to be educational, with information about different wild animals provided on the verso of the illustrations.

There are four single-page "pop-out" pages and one center-spread pop-out. Stories about each of the illustrated pop-out pages given on five verso pages include:

  • The Kingfisher
  • The Peasant
  • Feathers & Fur
  • Mr. Squirrel and the Thrush Family
  • Goldfinch, Magpie, Turtle Dove, and Wren

Condition:
All pop-out features are intact and undamaged, and the original movable cover functions well without the need for any repairs. Notably, two pages, including the cover and rear board, have become unbound, and there is a noticeable crack/tear at the top of the back cover. Minor edge wear and slight fading of the text pages are observed, consistent with the book’s age.

Scarcity: Despite an extensive search across multiple platforms, including

libraries, booksellers, online collections and google book refernces, we found

no current listings or catalog entries for "Life in the Woods" by

Raphael Tuck & Sons – with the exception of the extensive Tuck collection

by TuckDB Ephemera. This absence across common sources like the British

Museum's collection, various specialized booksellers, and historical archives

of Raphael Tuck & Sons indicates that this book is quite rare. Given

Raphael Tuck & Sons' history of producing limited editions and unique

movable books, particularly during the late 19th century, it's not surprising

that this particular book appears scarce. The company's practice of issuing

limited runs, often as novelties or for special occasions, would contribute to

the rarity of this and several of our Tuck movables found here – and nowhere

else currently.

































$890.00


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Product Code: T-72

Description
 

Features

  • Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, circa 1890

  • Movable front cover with lift-up panel revealing squirrel illustration

  • Eight-panel panorama book with lift-up die-cut figures

  • Embossed die-cut images create three-dimensional pop-out scenes

  • Educational text about wild animals on the verso of illustrations

  • Includes stories about The Kingfisher, The Peasant, Mr. Squirrel and the Thrush Family, and more

  • Scarce title with no current listings in major collections or libraries

For collectors of vintage pop-up books, Life in the Woods offers an extraordinary blend of art, storytelling, and historical significance. Its scarcity makes it a prized possession for any serious collector of Raphael Tuck works. The intricate die-cut figures and pop-out mechanisms elevate this book into a delightful piece of interactive art, reflecting the charm and attention to detail of late 19th-century movable books. Owning Life in the Woods not only enriches your collection but also connects you to the legacy of Raphael Tuck & Sons, a company known for its creativity and craftsmanship in producing novelties and movable books.

Specs

  • Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, London-Paris-New York, circa 1890

  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 23.5 cm (7.25 x 9 inches); fold-out size 18.5 x 142 cm (7.25 x 157 inches)

  • Includes movable die-cut figures and lift-up cover

  • Condition: Pop-outs intact; minor wear and slight fading, with two pages unbound

  • Scarce title with no other known listings

Price: $890.00