Fine Furnishings, Vintage Treasures, and Rare Reads Online Estate Sale
Fri, May 30, 2025 06:00PM EDT - Sun, Jun 1, 2025 04:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 44
1st Edition: "How Columbus Discovered America“ Illustrated by Vojtech Kubašta (1961)
Sold for
$60
Sold Price excludes BP
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Vintage pop-up book illustrated by famed Czech artist VojtÄ›ch Kubašta. Published in 1961 by Bancroft & Co. Ltd. (London) in collaboration with Artia Prague, this richly detailed and interactive title captures the wonder of Columbus’s historic voyage in vivid 3D scenes.
Features:
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Rotating ship’s wheel on the front cover revealing a map of Columbus’s route
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Beautiful full-color pop-up illustrations
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Original artwork signed by Kubašta himself
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First edition; printed in Czechoslovakia
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Published under the Westminster Books imprint
Condition
Very good vintage condition with all pop-ups intact and working. Light edge wear; colors remain vibrant. See pictures.
Available payment options
Item pickup is Wednesday, June 4th from 1-7pm in Kansas City, MO. Winning bidders will need to sign up for a pickup appointment time. Winning bidders will receive the full address on their invoice. Brown Button contracts with a third party mover to provide a delivery option for our bidders. Delivery is available within 25 miles of the sale location. Bidders will need to submit a delivery request form using the delivery link emailed with their invoice.
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