Rare book Auction: Moveable books

Published 3rd January 2019

What delight for the child who was originally the lucky owner of the wonderful moveable book which is included in Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's Antiquarian Book Auction on the 6th March 2019 (BK21).

Princess Rose-Petal and Her Adventures (BK21)

Titled 'Princess Rose-Petal and Her Adventures, A Moveable Toybook, by Lothar Meggendorfer, published circa 1890's.

A child's delight (BK21)

Although with some signs of use, it remarkably still has all the intricate moveable parts intact and working. Also it still has the remains of the original torn dust wrapper present. The pre-sale estimate is £500 - £1000

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