Pleasant Surprises c. 1880's rare transformation color children's book novelty Old Childrens Books Juveniles mostly booklets

mostly booklets

the railway cars

7 1/2" H x 5 1/4" W

with a fascinating curious publication imprint twist (see video)

some offsetting from facing engraving

Pleasant Surprises c. 1880's rare transformation color children's book novelty Old Childrens Books Juveniles mostly booklets(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Novelty Books, Children's Books, Illustrated Books). Pleasant Surprises. Published c. 1880's by Lothrop Publishing Co. 6 folding pages. Text in English. Color lithographed illustrations. Publisher's 1 4 cloth binding, paper covered color litho boards. All the images "transform" when unfolded by adding an extra element or person. Clever and unusual. Book is late 19th century and shows some signs of handling and time.