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2026 RBMS Virtual Showcase

June 23-26, 2026

Virtual Book Fair Exclusive

Hledej Co Najdeš Ve Městě [Look What You Can Find in the City]

SVATOÅ , Ladislav

$350
Offered by Sandra L Hoekstra Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Publisher: Praha [Prague]
  • Location: SNDK
  • Date: 1959
  • Seller SKU: 8501

[JUVENILE] [MOVEABLE BOOK] [CZECH LANGUAGE]. Ladislav SVATOÅ , illustrator.

English translation: Look What You Can Find in the City

16mo (6 ½" x 9 5/8"); 6 panel leporello printed both sides; green cloth shelf back; black and white photographic illustrations with colorful drawings superimposed on sturdy board; light fraying of the cloth hinges, chip and crease to the rear panel, light wear; very good plus. OCLC locates one copy in the National Library of Czechia.

A wonderful child's moveable book bound as a leporello with 6 colorful printed panels. Printed both sides and illustrated in the manner of a collage, the background pictures are black and white photographic illustrations of common city sights. Along one side of each panel is a strip featuring outlines of objects for the children to find in the picture. Featured are a grocery store, busy street scene, sidewalk vendor, a park, a construction zone with large equipment, and types of transportation including a plane and train. The front panel pictures a street scene and the heads of a blonde girl and dark headed boy.

Offered by Sandra L Hoekstra Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA

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Sandra L Hoekstra Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA
Specializing in Antiquarian Illustrated Books, Antiquarian Maps, Antiquarian Prints, Children's Books and Travel And Adventure.
We specialize in antiquarian, collectible, out-of-print, and rare books, maps, prints and interesting ephemera in a variety of topics. We have been selling at book shows, antique shows, and online since 2002. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America), ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), IOBA (Independent Online Booksellers' Association) and the Maine Antiquarian Booksellers Association.

Our business began with illustrated children’s books, and has developed into a larger range of subjects, many illustrated.
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Sandra L Hoekstra
P.O. Box 157
Thomaston, Maine 04861
Phone/Text: (207) 691-3140
http://slhbookseller.com
All items are guaranteed to be as described and are returnable for full refund including original shipping costs within 14 days of receipt with prior notice. Items must be in the same condition as received by purchaser.
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