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The Favourite Picture Book - tissue paper antique pop-up book with fine pop-ups, version #2

Favourite Picture Book Antique tissue pop-up book

The Favourite Picture Book. DROM, c.1906 tissue pop-ups

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The Favourite Picture Book. DRGM 247833 D.R.P angem, 1911*

A very exciting find - a second unseen version of the the other "Favourite Picture Book" that we have listed.

12 unnumbered pages, 13" X 8" - 34 cm, colored illustrations and 6 pop-ups - Printed in Germany

Contains 6 large beautiful double spread honeycomb tissue paper pop-ups.
The honeycomb is achieved by raising a circular, spiral cut layer which you see through.

All 6 pop-ups are in perfect UN-torn condition, an amazing find for a children's book over 100 years old.
Spine in poor shape but book is intact. Modern day (non staining) tape was added at some point to reinforce seams inside - see photos

Collector's Corner:
*Publication date taken from Movable Stationary Volume 19 | Number 1 says circa 1906 for this book - DRGM 247833 D.R.P angem. The acronym D.R.G.M. on the front bottom cover of this second book stands for "Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Musterschutz" (German National Registered Design). D.R.P. stands for "Deutsche Reich Patent". The addition of the word angem indicates Deutsche Reichs Patent angemeldet, (Adapted to {the} German National Patent
Dating theses books: The D.R.G.M. 247833 patent was awarded in 1911

Note: Both books listed here have a standing bear in a circle on the front right below; this may refer to a publisher / printer in Berlin.

As a side note about DRGM in general - The acronym D.R.G.M. means that it was officially registered inside all of the Germany states. D.R.G.M. registration was used from 1891 – 1949. If there is a number after DRGM you can narrow down the publication date.

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$590.00

Product Code: P-11

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Antique Vintage Movable pop-up tissue book