Snow White Pop-Up Book Vojtěch Kubašta 1971 Artia Prague Vintage Fairy Tale

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DESCRIPTION A beautifully preserved 1971 pop-up edition of Snow White, illustrated and paper-engineered by Vojtěch Kubašta and published by Artia in Prague. Kubašta is one of the most celebrated names in vintage pop-up and movable book design, known for richly detailed dimensional scenes, clever paper construction, and theatrical storytelling. This Artia Prague edition is especially appealing to collectors of vintage children’s books, fairy tale illustration, paper engineering, and mid-century European pop-up books. Author / Illustrator: Vojtěch KubaštaTitle: Snow WhitePublisher: ArtiaPlace of Publication: PragueYear: 1971Edition: Vintage Artia Prague pop-up editionPrinting: Not statedBinding: Hardcover pop-up bookDust Jacket: Not issued / not applicableISBN, if applicable: Not statedIllustrations: Full-color illustrations and pop-up scenes by Vojtěch KubaštaPagination: Not statedLanguage: English, if applicable; please verify from title/text pagesProvenance: None observedSigned: None observed Notable Attributes: 1971 Artia Prague edition; illustrated and paper-engineered by Vojtěch Kubašta; vintage pop-up fairy tale book; Snow White story; collectible movable book; described as perfect condition by seller Edition Verification Notes: Seller identifies this as the 1971 Artia Prague edition of Snow White by V. Kubašta. Comparable Artia/Kubašta copies are listed by booksellers as 1971 Prague pop-up editions, with collector interest tied strongly to completeness and condition. Pop-up books require careful verification of all movable elements, tabs, folds, and scenes before final listing. Condition: Described by seller as perfect condition. For a vintage pop-up book, this is especially important because value depends heavily on completeness and intact mechanics. All pop-up scenes, folds, tabs, pull pieces, hinges, and movable elements should be checked and photographed. No missing, torn, detached, repaired, or non-functioning pop-up elements are stated. Covers, corners, spine, hinges, interior pages, and paper mechanics should be reviewed in the complete photo set. Description: Vintage 1971 Artia Prague pop-up edition of Snow White, illustrated and engineered by Vojtěch Kubašta. Hardcover pop-up fairy tale book with full-color dimensional scenes. A collectible copy for fans of vintage movable books, European children’s illustration, fairy tale collecting, and Kubašta paper engineering. From a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible. FROM THE HOUSE Pop-up books live or die by their sense of wonder, and Vojtěch Kubašta understood that better than almost anyone. His paper worlds open like tiny stages, full of movement, color, and theatrical charm. This 1971 Snow White is exactly the kind of vintage children’s book that feels collectible and magical at the same time — fragile in construction, but wonderfully alive when opened. ~ Maxwell