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Dean's Moveable Dog's Party childrens book

By stevekugler, 12 January, 2008
Description

London: Dean and Sons, Printers, [no date but probably mid 19th century]. Contains 6 pages with colored illustrations and movable figures. Green cloth spine with pictorial orange covers. First Edition? A scarce moveable children's book, with many pages still in working order.

First scene with three moveable pieces but missing one piece and paper handle to operate all; second scene has 2 movable pieces and paper handle intact; third scene has 2 movable pieces but the handle is missing; fourth scene has 4 moveable pieces, but one is disconnected from paper handle; fifth scene has two movable pieces and handle intact; sixth scene has 2 movable pieces but handle is missing; Overall fairly well preserved with moderate wear and rubbing to binding and pages dirty and slightly torn in spots. Missing about 1-3/4 x 4 in of front cover illustration.

Handwritten inscription by Abby Nye, October 16, 1882

Category
Books and Manuscripts
Medium
paper
Distinguishing marks
Handwritten inscription dated Oct 16 1882
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
10 inches high by 6-7/8 inches wide
Date Period
1880's
History
Found on Nye's Lane, Acushnet, Mass.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
found
For Sale?
No
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