ROLLING YARN~Parker Bros Climax Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle~Handcut 61 Pc~c1910 w Box

Description: We offer this vintage CLIMAX BRAND hand cut wooden jigsaw puzzle. Parker Brothers of Salem, Mass. began producing hand-cut jigsaw puzzles in 1887. Climax brand introduced in the early 1900's. Picture is titled "Don't Tangle that Yarn". Dated 1904 . Shows 2 older women and a man rolling up balls of yarn. Includes the original box. The printed label states "over 50 pieces". The top is printed Parker Brothers' CLIMAX individually cut Picture Puzzle (By The Maker of the World-Famous PASTIME Puzzles). A paper label on the box end has the title and the count. Note that inside the cover is, in pencil, "42,H, 75, 11-4-25". We believe that this note is a record of someone working the puzzle. The other note, says "61 pcs., + 3 missing". Early Parker Bros. Climax Picture Jigsaw Puzzle~Wooden Hand-Cut 61 Pcs c 1910 Click images to enlarge Description We offer this original vintage CLIMAX BRAND hand cut wooden jigsaw puzzle with its original box. Parker Brothers of Salem, Mass. began producing hand-cut jigsaw puzzles in 1887. Better known for its Pastime Puzzles, the Climax brand seems to have been introduced in the early 1900's. This puzzle titled "Don't Tangle that Yarn" is copyrighted 1904 (that is, the picture is dated 1904). The image is by H. Kanyd (or Kanyo?). Shows 2 older women and a man rolling up balls of yarn, and having a good time. The puzzle measures 6 x 8 inches. There are presently 61 pieces with possibly 3 missing (one additional piece is broken and missing an end). The printed label only states "over 50 pieces". The box measures 6 x 5 x 1-1.2 inches. The top is printed Parker Brothers' CLIMAX individually cut Picture Puzzle (By The Maker of the World-Famous PASTIME Puzzles). A paper label on the box end has the title and the count. Note that inside the cover is, in pencil, "42,H, 75, 11-4-25". We believe that this note is a record of someone working the puzzle. The other note, a more recent ball-point ink note says "61 pcs., + 3 missing". Box has wear and loss of two sides to the cover. Puzzle wear consistent with age and use. Some minor paper loss, chips etc. Just okay condition. Please look at our pictures for more detail. We can combine orders which are paid for and shipped at same time, to save on the shipping. ************************************************************************************************************************************* International Buyers: We comply with all International and U.S. Customs regulations. Import duties, taxes and other fees, if applicable, are your responsibility. We ship worldwide. Payment Please pay within 3 days unless you are bidding on a later auction item. (An email would be helpful.) We will ship within 1 business day of receipt of payment. Shipping We prefer to ship via the US Postal Service. We ship most postcards and slim paper items First Class Letter Post protected with stiffener. (Letters are not tracked.) Books are shipped Media Mail (Economy), First Class package or Priority, your choice. Other items shipped as a First Class package also. These options include domestic tracking. International shipping costs are noted in our descriptions. We apologize for the USA's high International shipping rates. We ship worldwide. Some items are tracked overseas but not all. We have been packing carefully and shipping promptly for more than 25 years. Terms of Sale All items are returnable within amount of time noted. Please first email us through EBAY for directions before shipping the item back to us. About Us We have been selling books, postcards, paper ephemera, photos, correspondence, stamps and other interesting items for more than 30 years. Contact Us Please contact us through EBAY with any questions. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 25 USD

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-02-17T01:09:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD