Pleasant Surprises c. 1880's rare transformation color children's book novelty Old Childrens Books Juveniles 6 1/4" H x 3

6 1/4" H x 3 3/4" W

22 7/8"H x 18 3/4"W

with a fascinating curious publication imprint twist (see video)

Of particular interest for the map of North America printed on the same sheet as 3 other images

the railway cars

Pleasant Surprises c. 1880's rare transformation color children's book novelty Old Childrens Books Juveniles 6 1/4" H x 3(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.