The Magic Toy-Book

Ernest Nister, 1890

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Beautifully illustrated retelling of popular nursery rhymes. From the Nister novelty series, featuring chromolithographic plates with additional elements to the reverse that are revealed when a light is shined behind the image. With 8 plates plus the cover image. 8vo.No date but c. 1890. Some mild rubbing to edges. Tanning to page edges. Good tape repairs to one plate and some edges. A scarce, delightful item in good working condition. Good+
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