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Movable Books an Illustrated History . Pages & Pictures of Folding, Revolving, Dissolving, Mechanical, Scenic, Panoramic, Dimensional, Changing, Pop-Up and Other Novelty Books from the Collection of David and Briar Philips.
by Haining, Peter
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0450039498
- ISBN 13
- 9780450039492
- Seller
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Carmarthen, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: New English Library. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 0450039498 . Black boards with bright silver gilt titling to the spine. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket, which is NOT price-clipped. There are very light smudges to the dustjacket covers, there is slight bumping to the bottom boards and there are light foxing (brown) spots to the endpapers. There are NO inscriptions or other marks. 141 pp. Illustrated throughout with colour plates and fold out illustrations. Bibliography. Overall, apart from the minor 'faults', as detailed above, this is an Excellent, Very Clean, Tight and Bright, Near 'FINE' copy. "Movable Books recreates the beauty and captivation of mechanical books through its splendid illustrations, and evokes some of the magic experienced and still remembered by an earlier generation of youthful readers." Note that this book is overweight and very heavy at 1.75Kg and MAY require extra postage depending on your location. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .
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- Bookseller
- Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 111781
- Title
- Movable Books an Illustrated History . Pages & Pictures of Folding, Revolving, Dissolving, Mechanical, Scenic, Panoramic, Dimensional, Changing, Pop-Up and Other Novelty Books from the Collection of David and Briar Philips.
- Author
- Haining, Peter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0450039498
- ISBN 13
- 9780450039492
- Publisher
- New English Library
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- 0450039498, Pages & Pictures Of Folding, Revolving, Dissolving, Mechanical, Scenic, , Panoramic, Dimensional, Changing, Pop-up And Other Novelty Books From The , Collection Of David And Briar Philips., Movable Books An Illustrated History;, Peter Hain
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Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
Payment: 94 St Catherine Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1RF, UK Tel:+ 44(0)1267235462 The cost of books are given in sterling. The cost of books are given in sterling. Payments to me direct may be via PayPal or CC via PayPal (you do NOT have to have a Paypal account to pay by Credit Card) ; By Paypal (Official PP Invoice sent on request): Personal (Sterling) Cheque or Bank Transfer (UK/Europe ONLY), or Cash (Sterling only). Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. All items posted by Airmail Overseas or by Standard (Second class post) in the UK unless requested otherwise. We will post abroad by whatever method you request but the standard is by Airmail. Proof of posting certificates are obtained for all books posted. Postal delivery times are ESTIMATES not Guarantees!. Parcels are NOT "Tracked" - We provide PROOF OF POSTING, NOT PROOF OF DELIVERY. All postings are insured. We normally post twice/three times weekly, although we can provide a speedier service for an extra cost. Tracking is also available at an extra cost, please enquire, but these charges will be considerably higher than our advertised rates. If unhappy with a purchase, a full refund will be given if returned within 14 days, in the same condition that it left us.
About the Seller
Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
Biblio member since 2006
Carmarthen
About Sue Lloyd-Davies Books
Retired Member of the P.B.F.A, and the WBA. In business for 42+ years to date, mainly working from home nowadays, and formerly exhibiting at Major London Book Fairs, and some Provincial ones within reach of the M4! View by Appointment ONLY Please, as I may be unavailable on the day you call. Happy to see customers but they have to be able to squeeze through the book aisles/piles! Unfortunately no wheelchair access. Currently only working part-time.
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