Lot 100: Vintage Tasha Tudor's A Book of Christmas and Ernest Nister's Playtime Surprises Interactive Books
Current bid: $9 AUD.
Description
This lot features two vintage children's interactive books. The first is "A Book of Christmas" by Tasha Tudor, a three-dimensional pop-up book published by Collins in 1978. It features intricate pop-up scenes and illustrations depicting Christmas traditions and stories. The second book is "Playtime Surprises," with reproductions of antique changing pictures by Ernest Nister, published by Collins in 1985. This book includes mechanical pull-tab pictures that transform illustrations, celebrating Victorian children and their playtime. Both books offer delightful visual and interactive experiences.
Condition Report
Playtime Surprises shows significant cover wear, scuffing, and discolouration, particularly on the back cover. A Book of Christmas has general cover wear and a minor tear/crease on one of the interior pop-up elements (camel figure).
Specifications
| Category | Books |
|---|---|
| Lot Reference | LOT-100 |
| Buyer's Premium | 20% |
| Author | Tasha Tudor; Ernest Nister |
| Publisher | Collins |
| Year | 1978, 1985 |
| ISBN | 0-529-05532-5, 0-00-138408-2 |