The Magic Moving Picture Book

Unique interactive children's book in which the "magical moiré"--a transparent piece of acetate enclosed in an attached sleeve to the first page--is used to make the 18 pictures in the book magically come to life & create an illusion of movement! First issued in 1898" as "The Motograph Moving Picture Book,'' it was one of the first novelties to appear when the public was being entranced by the new "moving pictures" of film. Great for toy collectors, magic & film buffs, & historians. This is a facsimile edition from Dover, in 32 pages with a Preface & Explanation. Softcover 4to (8.25" x 11) has colorfully decorated red wrappers with a die cut window on the front. Condition is Near Fine: just a tad of edgewear & slightly curled corners prevents it from being as crisp as Brand New! Completely clean, stapled binding secure with no rust, pages white & unmarked. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.…