Pantomime Toy Books
| 1. Pantomime- Aladdin |
| 2. Pantomime- Cinderella |
| 3. Pantomime- Sleeping Beauty |
| 4. Pantomime- Blue Beard |
| 5. Pantomime- Puss in Boots |
Noted for the first time in the 1882-1883 catalogue.
Each book has five set scenes and nine trick changes. There are ten
pages of text.
Half bound. Each cover has circles within which are illustrations or
lettering. This format was "borrowed" from the earlier publications of
Dean in London. 10" x 7.5".
Below is a scene which opens up.
In 1891/1893 the series format, as well as the titles within the
series, changed.
| 1. Cinderella Pantomime Books |
(Copyright 1891) |
| 2. Red Riding Hood Pantomime Books |
(Copyright 1891) |
| 3. Beauty and the Beast |
(Copyright 1893) |
| 4. Robinson Crusoe |
(Copyright 1893) |
These volumes are 9.5 x 12.5. When the book is closed the front
cover appear like the proscenium arch of a theatre.
When the cover, which is divided in the center, is opened the stage
with the actors are apparent. The pages of the book resemble scenes on
a stage.
