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Up for sale/sale is a fascinating and highly collectible original Victorian-era mechanical transformation souvenir card dedicated to the historic city of Lincoln, England.**
Dating to the late 19th Century (circa 1880â1900), this unique piece of paper engineering serves as both a historical keepsake and an engaging novelty item.
**How the Mechanism Works:**
When closed, the intricate die-cut flaps nest together to present historical text panels. Physically unfolding these paper-hinged curved flaps transforms the piece entirely, revealing a beautifully detailed lithographic print of the iconic Lincoln Cathedral titled "Lincoln from N.E."
**Historical & Heraldic Themes Featured:**
- **The Journey of Time:** One flap reads "A Famous ROMAN COLONY. 1st Century" celebrating its ancient roots as Lindum Colonia, while the opposite side transitions into "A NOTED CATHEDRAL CITY. 19th Century."
- **Heraldry & Crests:** The cover sheet shows embossed heraldic shields clearly labeled for the "City of Lincoln" and "See of Lincoln."
- **Civic Motto:** The back panel displays a vibrant fleur-de-lis and mural crown design surrounding the city's official Latin motto: "FLOREAT LINDUM" ("May Lincoln Flourish").
