WEIHNACHTEN [CHRISTMAS]

Wien [Vienna]: A. Pichlers Witwe & Sohn, 1925. Near fine.. Scarce trade catalogue for children's books, toys, games, and educational novelties meant for the Christmas market. Founded in Vienna in 1793 as a publishing house, A. Pichlers Witwe & Sohn had become a multimedia outfit by the early 20th century, producing various educational toys in addition to books. Included in this illustrated trade catalogue – published just in time for Christmas – are kits for making paper flowers, building sets, microscopes, board games, and more. An extremely charming piece of toy history. 9.25'' x 6.25''. Original pictorial self-wrappers, saddle-stapled. Illustrated in black and white. 40 pages, including index. Wrapper with a bit of edgewear; a hint of soil to rear wrapper, one tiny closed tear to front wrapper,repaired with tape to verso. Leaves uniformly slightly toned. Sharp and clean.