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The Flapping Bird (Issues 1 and 2) edited by Samuel Randlett, 1968
 
The 'Flapping Bird: An Origami Monthly' was a periodical edited by Samuel Randlett and published by Jay Marshall of Magic Inc, a magic company based in Chicago. The illustrations were drawn by Jean Randlett.

Twenty five issues were produced between 1968 and 1976. Each issue consisted solely of diagrams for a number of designs. Although it was called an 'Origami Monthly' it was never produced that frequently. There were two issues in 1968, seven in 1969, four in 1970, four in 1971, one in 1972, none in 1973, six in 1974, none in 1975 and one in 1976.

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1968 - Issue 1

Owl by Robert Neale

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Horrors by Robert Neale

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Man in the Moon by John M Nordquist

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1968 - Issue 2

Angel by Neal Elias

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Sixfold Ornament by Robert Neale (6-part modular)

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Salt Substitute by Robert Neale (6-part modular)

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Christmas Card by Samuel Randlett

From one square plus a decorative insert.

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