Lot 039: Jan Pieńkowski's Gossip Pop-Up Book, 1983

Estimate: $40 - $60 AUD. Current bid: $1 AUD.

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Description

A classic vintage pop-up book titled "Gossip" by acclaimed author and illustrator Jan Pieńkowski, published in 1983. This engaging children's book features intricate paper engineering, bringing various animal characters to life through pop-up illustrations as they spread a humorous, ever-exaggerated rumor. The book showcases Pieńkowski's distinctive artistic style, vibrant colors, and clever mechanisms, making it a collectible item for fans of pop-up books and children's literature.

Condition Report

Visible yellowing and foxing (age spots) on pages and covers. Some edge wear and minor creasing to the covers. Slight staining and wear present on some of the pop-up elements, particularly noticeable on the bulldog figure.

Specifications

CategoryBooks
Lot ReferenceLOT-039
Estimate (AUD)$40 - $60
Buyer's Premium20%
AuthorJan Pieńkowski
PublisherPRICE/STERN/SLOAN Publishers, Inc., Los Angeles
Year1983
ISBN0-8431-0982-3

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