Ernest Nister Reprints The originals of these fascinating moveables were printed in the 1890's by Ernest Nister of London ("Wild Animal Stories", orig. 1867). Nister was one of the great makers of moveable books and his books which were filled with illustrations that revolve and dissolve from one scene to another with the pull of a tab are often regarded as the most beautiful of the entire genre. The reprints listed here for sale were published by Philomel Books, N.Y., a division of The Putnam Publishing Group, unless otherwise stated.
1) "Surprising Pictures for Little Folk". A selection of poems, each accompanied by a circular picture with parts that can be moved by a ribbon to reveal a new picture. Sq. 8 vo., 12 pp., including 6 changeable scenes. 1987. Later Philomel printing. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing; slight damage to the rear board where a sticker has been removed; but still a VG to VG+ copy. See the top left-hand book in photo above plus photo at right. $15.00
2) "Land of Sweet Surprises" consists of a selection of poems, each accompanied by a circular picture with parts that can be moved by a ribbon to reveal a new picture. Published by William Collins, London. 1983. Sq. 8 vo., 12 pp. including 6 changeable scenes. (1983) The 2 pictures above show the change of scenes by moving the ribboned tab from one side to the other. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing; slight crinkling of front outer hinge; one short tear at bottom of page 5; but still a VG copy. $14.50
3) Merry Magic-Go-Round: a reproduction of an Antique Book of Changing Pictures. Sq. 8 vo., 12 pp. including 5 changeable scenes. (1983) Later Philomel printing. A very entertaining book: turn the wheel on the side of the page, the figure shown in the left window reappears in the right window with an additional character or characters on top of it. Delightful verses from the original book as well. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear; minor scratches to covers; o/w a VG clean copy with all wheels working. $15.00
4) We Visit the Farm: reproductions of antique dimensional pictures by Ernest Nister. Philomel Books, N.Y. 1989. Tall 4 to. (abt. 11-1/2" tall by 9-1/4"), 18 pp., including 4 double-page pop-ups and a 4-page fold-out. 8 illustrated poems about Victorian children and animals on a farm. Glossy pictorial covers. Slight edgewear and rubbing; one small repaired puncture at bottom of rear outer hinge; name and date on title page; o/w a VG clean copy. $17.50
Wild Animal Stories (5) 5) "Wild Animal Stories" is a panorama picture book with pop-up 3-dimensional scenes of wild animals, accompanied by the stories of George Manville Fenn. Oblong 4 vo., 20 pp., including 5 pop-ups: the lion, brown bear, jaguar, elephant and polar bear. (1988) Presumed 1st Philomel printing. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing; binding a little loose; one corner creased on several pages; o/w VG. $18.50
Special Days (6) 6) "Special Days" is a lovely little picture book with 2 pull-tab pictures and 3 pop-ups, each accompanied by a poem about Victorian children. Designed by Keith Moseley. 16 mo., (abt. 5 x 6") 10 pp. n.d. 5th Philomel printing. (circa 1990) Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+. $7.00
A Day in the Country (7) 7) "A Day In the Country" is a lovely little picture book with 2 pull-tab changing pictures and 3 pop-ups, each accompanied by a poem about Victorian children. Designed by Keith Moseley. 16 mo., (abt. 5 x 6") 10 pp. n.d. 1st Philomel printing. (1990) Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+. $8.00
8) "Animal Playmates" is a lovely little picture book with 2 pull-tab changing pictures and 3 pop-ups, each accompanied by a poem about Victorian children interacting with their dogs, cats and bunnies. Designed by Keith Moseley. 16 mo., (abt. 5 x 6") 10 pp. Philomel Books, 3rd printing. (1990) Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+. $7.00 9) "Favourite Animals", another unique little picture book with 2 pull-tab changing pictures and 3 pop-ups, each accompanied by a poem about Victorian children interacting with their dogs, birds and bunnies. Designed by Keith Moseley. 16 mo., (abt. 5 x 6") 10 pp. Harper Collins, London. Later printing, 1992. Glossy pictorial boards. Small hole in front hinge; o/w a VG+ copy. $7.00
10) Moving Pictures: Action Surprises and Hidden Images by Ernest Nister. Publ'd by Philomel Books, N.Y. 1985. 1st printing. Abt. 7-1/2 x 10" tall, 12 pp. Charming poems and delightful 3-part illustrations. Pull the tab at the bottom of the page, the first lovely picture flips up to reveal a second picture which in turn flips up to reveal a third picture to complete the theme. 6 sets of pictures in all, each involving children and their pets and dolls. A unique example of paper mechanics. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing; minor ding to bottom of rear board; o/w a VG+ copy with no damage to pop-ups. $23.50 10a) Another copy of Moving Pictures. 5th printing. Fine condition. Still in original shrinkwrap. $19.00
J. Pavlin and G. Seda
The following pop-ups were illustrated by this duo from Czechoslovakia. The books were printed in Prague and originally published there by Artia. I offer here the English publications by Octopus and Brown Watson.
Aesop's Fables (11) 11) "Aesop's Fables" with illus. by Pavlin and Seda. This is the first English edition by Brown Watson. Abt.8-1/4" sq., 12 pp. with 6 pop-ups. (1975) The fables included are: "The Dog and the Rooster"; "The Lion and the Mouse"; "The Wolf and the Kid"; "The Raven and the Peacock"; "The Frog and the Ox"; and, "The Fox and the Stork". Glossy pictorial boards. Binding slightly cocked; first pop-up has some minor wrinkling; o/w VG. $12.50 (NOTE: See my Aesop's Fables page.)
Christopher Columbus (12) 12) "Christopher Columbus" with illus. by Pavlin and Seda. This is the second English edition by Brown Watson. Abt.8-1/4" sq., 12 pp. with 6 pop-ups. (1983) An abridged account and six exciting scenes of Columbus' trip to the New World and back to Spain. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor rubbing; 2 short minor tears in last pop-up; o/w VG+. $12.50
Favourite Animal Stories (13) 13) "Favourite Animal Stories" with illus. by Pavlin and Seda. This is the first English edition by Octopus Books. Abt.8-1/4" sq., 12 pp. with 6 pop-ups. (1979) Stories included are: "The Mouse and the Elephant"; "The Two Goats"; "The Fox and the Raven"; "The Hare and the Tortoise"; "The Eagle and the Owl"; and, "The Fox, the Monkey and the Animals". Minor rubbing and soiling of glossy pictorial boards; crease in fox's nose in third pop-up; o/w VG+. $15.00
Gulliver's Travels (14) 14) "Gulliver's Travels" with illus. by Pavlin and Seda. This is the first English edition , 2nd Printing by Octopus Books. Abt.8-1/4" sq., 12 pp. with 6 pop-ups. (1979) An abridged account and six striking scenes of Gulliver's sojourn in Lilliput. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor rubbing; 1" taped tear in first pop-up; o/w VG+. $12.50
Pinocchio (15) 15) Pinocchio's Adventures by Pavlin and Seda. The First English Edition. Brown Watson, Lon. (1974). Abt.8-1/4" sq., 12 pp. with 6 pop-up scenes. An abridged account detailing Pinocchio's creation by Geppetto, his experience with the Puppet Theatre, his meeting with the Fox and the Cat, his encounter with the giant snake, his appearance in the circus as a donkey, and finally his capture and escape from the stomach of a large shark. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $15.50 NOTE: see my other Pinocchio editions on my first Children's and Illustrated Books page (not New Arrivals). 16) "William Tell" with illus. by Pavlin and Seda. This is the first English edition , 2nd Printing by Brown Watson. 1984. Abt.8-1/4" sq., 12 pp. with 6 pop-ups. An abridged account and six striking scenes of William Tell's courage as he saves his family and countrymen from a wicked invading force. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor rubbing; a few creases in two of the pop-ups; a small birthday inscription on first page in corner; o/w VG+. $12.50
More Pop-Ups and Single Pop-Up Spreads
17) "James Herriot's Yorkshire Village". Bellew Publishing. (1995) 1st Ed. Distributed in Canada by McClelland & Stewart, Tor. The fine artwork is done by Jane Reynolds and the intricate paper engineering by Paul Wilgress. Open the covers to come face-to-face with an old manor house and stables, and an archway leading through to a charming village high street. Each spread has doors and windows that open and shut, and a walkway between each part of the carousel, allowing the freedom to animate the provided village characters as your imagination wishes. Closed size abt. 9-1/2 x 13-1/2". Satin ribbon ties. Near Fine. $27.50
18) "Noah's Ark: A Pop-Up Playbook", published in London by Heinemann in 1994. First edition. Story by Marianne Borgardt, illustrated by Tony Maddox, paper engineering by Ariel Apte. The closed book measures abt. 10 x 16" high. Simply open the book to reveal a stunning pop-up model of the Ark and press out the animals and characters of Noah's family to complete the scene of the Great Flood. Glossy pictorial covers. One corner bumped; otherwise Near Fine in original shrink wrap. Never opened. $27.50
19) "The Black Pearl: a Pop-Up Pirate Ship", based on Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean. Published by Disney Press, N.Y. 1st Edition. 2007. Abt. 10 x 13" tall. Two pages of text plus a sheet of 12 punch-out characters, including Jack Sparrow, plus a large pop-up pirate ship. Paper Engineer Wayne Kalama. A Near Fine copy. $16.50
20) "Curious George's Pop-Up Storybook House" by Margaret and H.A. Rey. Published by Houghton Mifflin, Boston (1999). 1st Edition. Unfold the book to create scenes based on the classic Curious George stories. Secure the slots and punch out the play pieces and you're ready to create your own adventure. Two 20-page booklets included, as well as 43 press-outs and 2 sturdy cardboard figures. Glossy pictorial boards. Red string tie. Minor bumps to two corners and bottom of spine; o/w VG+. $20.00
21) "The Amazing Pop-Up Pull-Out Tyrannosaurus Rex" book, published by Dorling Kindersley, Bath and N.Y. 2001. 1st U.S. Ed. Tall 4 to., (10 x 12"). Unfolds to reveal a 5-ft. high T-Rex dinosaur! Includes several pages of info on dinosaurs as well. Portions of the T-Rex pop-up for a more realistic look. Illus. by John Sibbick. Paper engineering by David Hawcock. A spectacular teaching tool for kids as well as just plain fun for the whole family! Glossy pictorial boards. Slight rubbing; o/w Near Fine in original shrinkwrap. $15.50 22) "Amazing Pop-Up Pull-Out Mummy Book" with a fantastic 5-ft. high pop-up. 10 x 12" closed. Several pages of historical information as well, and lots of terrific pictures. Published by Dorling Kindersley, Lon. N.Y. 2000. 1st U.S. Ed. A fun item and excellent educational tool. Glossy pictorial boards. New condition in original shrinkwrap. $15.50
23) "Snappy Little Snow Time", written by Dugald Steer and illustrated by Derek Matthews. Published by the Templar Co., Dorking, England (2001). Paper engineering by Richard Hawke and Andy Mansfield. There's a lot of fun being had in this book: bunnies are skiing, mice are sledding and the penguins are building snowmen. Abt. 8-3/4 x 10-3/4" tall. 20 pages with 10 pop-up surprises. Slight edgewear; minor ding to top and bottom of spine; o/w VG+. $12.50
24) Nightwatch: Nightlife in the Tropical Rain Forest. A Reader's Digest Children's Book. Written by Peter Rilery and Sherry Gerstein. Illustrations by Barry Croucher and Brin Edwards. Abt. 8-1/4 x 11" tall, 16 pages. (1999). 1st Edition. Not a pop-up, but an entertaining "see-through" book with "cello" windows that let you see through and add extra elements to each picture. "Nightwatch" lets young readers explore the rain forest at night and discover the secrets of nocturnal wildlife through brilliant illustrations and informative text. Sturdy pages. Glossy pictorial boards. Ding to spine and minor warping of boards; o/w a clean VG copy. $14.00
25) Safari: a Lift-the-Flaps Adventure by Jane Gaston. Random House, N.Y. 1st Edition (1993). Abt. 9 x 8-1/2" tall, 22 pp. An introduction to the animals of Africa and their habits. 9 pages with flaps that change the scene. Watch a cheetah chase and catch a gazelle. Watch a zebra lash out and kick with its hind hooves when a cheetah attacks. Plus more action scenes that may take place when you're on safari. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing of covers; o/w a VG copy. $11.00
26) "Goblins" by Brian Froud. 1st Can. ed. Macmillan, Tor. 1983. Tall 4 to., unpaginated (12 pp., with 6 pop-ups and one turning wheel). Repaired tear to last small pop-up; second-last pop-up has a couple of creases; all in working order. Some minor edgewear and bumps to top and bottom of spine; o/w a VG or better clean copy. $27.50
27) "These Are the Voyages...1966-1996.
A Three-Dimensional Star Trek Album by Charles Kurts. One of the most intricate pop-up books ever published: Magnificent paper engineering by Chuck Murphy. Published by Pocket Books, N.Y. 1996. 1st Edition. Sq. 4 to., abt. 11-1/2" square. The book features 4 two page pop-ups and 5 1/2-page fold-outs. All the Star Trek characters are here, including Capt. Kirk, Spock, Capt. Jean-Luc Picard, Commander Benjamin Sisko, and Capt. Kathryn Janeway. Published for $35.00 U.S. A spectacular gift for any Star Trek fan. A Near Fine copy in the original plastic wrap. $25.00
28) Tom Thumb Pop-Up by Landoll's, Ashland, Ohio. (1994) Abt. 7-3/4 x 10-1/4". The classic miniature boy tale told in text and 5 two-page pop-ups. Bright colours, and a step above many of the modern, inexpensive pop-ups. Glossy pictorial boards. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $10.00