Lot 068: Lot of Two Pop-Up Christmas Books: The Night Before Christmas & The Twelve Days of Christmas
Estimate: $40 - $60 AUD. Current bid: $9 AUD.
Description
A festive lot comprising two classic Christmas tales presented as interactive pop-up books. The first book is "The Night Before Christmas," featuring illustrations by Lee Krutop, published by The Five Mile Press, ISBN 978-1-74178-729-0. This edition brings Clement Clarke Moore's beloved poem to life with intricate three-dimensional scenes. The second book is "The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Pop-Up Christmas Classic," illustrated by John Patience, published by Peter Haddock Limited, ISBN 0-7105-0707-0, offering another beloved carol in engaging pop-up format.
Condition Report
The book "The Night Before Christmas" shows significant wear to the cover edges and spine, with fraying visible. Internally, one pop-up scene featuring Santa Claus descending a chimney has a large tear and missing elements, indicating notable damage to the pop-up mechanism on that page. "The Twelve Days of Christmas" appears to be in good condition with minor shelf wear consistent with age, and all pop-up elements seem intact.
Specifications
| Category | Books |
|---|---|
| Lot Reference | LOT-068 |
| Estimate (AUD) | $40 - $60 |
| Buyer's Premium | 20% |
| Author | Clement Clarke Moore, Lee Krutop, John Patience |
| Publisher | The Five Mile Press / Peter Haddock Limited |
| ISBN | 978-1-74178-729-0 |