Das Wunderhaus – Tom Seidmann-Freud – Berlin, 1929

Das Wunderhaus, ein Bilderbuch zum Drehen, Bewegen und Verwandeln [The Wonder House, a Picture Book to Turn, Move and Change], by Tom Seidmann-Freud. Berlin: Herbert Stuffer, 1929. German. Second printing.
Seidmann-Freud's first children's moveable book (the second, Das Zauberboot, is also on offer in this sale) that upon publication was universally hailed for its innovation.. Das Wunderhaus was revolutionary in the manner in which Seidmann-Freud succeeded in combining her uniquely styled aesthetic illustrations with an intuitive, educational content that not only pleased but also challenged the child reader. The moveable pages include folding parts and a revolving wheel. Three add-on templates allow the reader to play interactive games with the book's contents, enabling adapting individual pages of the book to numerous different storylines.
[6] leaves + three templates laid-in to the rear pocket. Very Good Minus condition. Minor stains and nicks; binding slightly loose, previous owner's name in ink on the inside front cover; repaired tears to one of the templates.