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Dean & Son - Dean's New Scenic Books #3 - Cinderella - French Editon

Dean & Son - Dean's New Scenic Books #3 - Cinderella
Dean’s New Scenic Books – No 3. Cinderella – Rare French version circa: 1860’s
 
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This rare first French edition of Cinderella (Cendrillon, ou, La petite pantoufle de verre) from Dean & Son’s Scenic Books series, circa 1860, is a collector's gem. Published by Magnin et fils in Paris, this edition features 8 hand-colored lithographed plates with 3-layer pop-up scenes operated by silk ribbons. As part of Dean & Son’s groundbreaking pop-up series, this book stands as an important piece of movable book history. The craftsmanship is remarkable, with near-perfect restoration of the pop-up foreground layers and original ribbons still intact.

$5,200.00


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Features

  • Rare first French edition of Cinderella, circa 1860

  • Published by Magnin et fils, Paris

  • 8 hand-colored lithographed plates with 3-layer pop-up scenes

  • Original silk ribbons, with minimal repairs

  • Near fine condition with minor restoration to the pop-up layers

  • Part of Dean & Son’s pioneering Scenic Books series

For vintage book collectors, this French edition of Cinderella offers more than just a story—it delivers a piece of 19th-century artistry and innovation. The beautifully hand-colored lithographs, combined with intricate pop-up scenes, transport readers back to a time when movable books were a marvel. Owning such a rare edition, complete with original ribbons and delicate restorations, allows you to preserve and celebrate a truly exceptional moment in the history of vintage children’s books. Add this scarce, near-fine piece to your collection and relive the magic of Cinderella in a way only Dean & Son could offer.

Specs

  • Published circa 1860s by Magnin et fils, Paris

  • 8 hand-colored lithographed plates with 3-layer pop-ups

  • Dimensions: 10 x 6 7/8 x 5/16 in. (25.4 x 17.5 x 0.8 cm)

  • Original silk ribbons, minor restoration to one ribbon

  • Near fine condition, with foreground layers restored

Price: $5,200.00