Wehr, Julian ; Grimm, Wilhelm – [Adapted by]

Snow White [Animated Moveable Book with 4 Julian Wehr Tab-Operated Plates]

[New York]: Duenewald Printing Co., 1949. First Edition, Thus. Spiral-bound color pictorial boards.

A bright and exceptionally well-preserved example of Julian Wehr's 'Animated' book mechanics, featuring four fully functional moveable plates. This 1949 edition showcases the patented tab-system that solidified Wehr's reputation as the premier American innovator of the mid-century moveable book.

KEY FEATURES
+++ Visuals: Color illustrations throughout, including four full-page animated plates operated by paper tabs. 
+++ Binding: Original spiral-bound color pictorial stiff boards. 
+++ Content: A condensed adaptation of the classic Grimm's fairy tale, designed for interactive play. 
+++ Associated Names: Julian Wehr (Illustrator and Animator); Wilhelm Grimm (Original Author). 

CONDITION: Very Good -- All animations are in fine working condition, moving smoothly without tears to the tabs. Minor aging to the paper of the boards; a small chip present on the outer edge of the front cover and light handling wear consistent with age.
+++ Imprint: Duenewald Printing Corporation. Early printing of the 1949 animated edition.  
+++ Specs: 8.5 by 6.5 inches / 20 pages including four animations.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Julian Wehr (1898–1970) was heralded as the 'American Master of Animated Books'. Unlike traditional pop-ups that deploy upon opening a page, Wehr's patented 'animation' system allowed the reader to manipulate the characters' movements via a single tab, creating a cinematic sense of motion that was revolutionary in the 1940s.

This specific edition of 'Snow White' represents the pinnacle of Wehr’s collaboration with Duenewald Printing, utilizing the spiral binding to ensure the heavy animation pages could lay flat for optimal movement. While the story is a centuries-old Grimm staple, the artifact itself is a testament to the golden age of American toy-book engineering.

SUBJECTS: Fairy Tales, Folklore, Paper Engineering, Animation, Children's Literature, Mid-Century Toys, Moveable Book, Animated Book, Juvenile Fiction, Ephemera.

Item #18099

Price: $95.00