— Dornroschen

Hamburg, Carlsen Verlag, c1960. Hardback. A charming edition of the classic tale of 'Sleeping Beauty' in German with delightful pop-up illustrations. A beautiful pop-up book of the tale of 'Sleeping Beauty', complete with numerous charming and amusing pop-up illustrations. The German edition, designed and produced by Artia and illustrated by the celebrated Czech artist Kubasta.Dated from copyright. With all pop-up present, moving pop-up slightly stuck to front board and first page. The moving head of the queen to the 'Der Konig und die Konigin sassen im Thonsaal.." with a minor chipping which may worsen with further handling.  In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding. Externally sound with some shelf wear, minor loss to front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean with light minor spotting scattered to occasional leaf. Good . Ill.: Kubasta. Good .