Dean s New Book of Dissolving Views

Moveable

Published by Dean and Son, 1857

About this Item

Not dated but circa [ca. 1857-58] Bound in original pictorial paper covered boards with cloth spine. Decorative endpapers advertising Dean & Son recent publications., on the verso is advertised New Series of Struwelpeters Six pages of Dissolving images with text underneath, all in working order. The dissolving scenes are as follows: Land/ Sea; War/Peace; Day/Night; Summer/ Winter; Fire/ Water; Earth/Air. The scene changes on the page surface as a venetian blind slat mechanism moves into place as the tab is activated. This novelty book illustrates themes of contrast. In pulling the tab, an image of war is transformed into a serene pastoral scene representing peace, and images of air change into pictures of earth. The tabs have been corrected i.e. some replaced, some minor tears by tabs have been strengthen. The boards are worn and rubbed, corners very worn. Inside there is grey spotting throughout on the pages and some small tears have been repaired some spotting etc. A good copy of a rare book. Size 27 x 19cm (7.5 x 9inches).

Seller Inventory # 60001084

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dean s New Book of Dissolving Views
• Publisher: Dean and Son
• Publication Date: 1857
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children's Books Pre 1870