Steve 152
Puzzles Old and New (1893 Original Edition) - Professor Hoffmann
A good copy of the original 1893 edition of Puzzles Old and New published by Frederick Warne.
Good points - Binding is reasonable tight and all pages are complete. Less good points the edges of the pages are yellowed and the book cover show some knocks but for a book over 100 years old it's in pretty good nick.
Postage costs will be around $10 within Europe and $20 worldwide.
940.00
38 bids
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nalpak 218
GIANT 50 BOOK Puzzle Library - Instant Collection
Many of these book are new and unread - really nice collection. Bidding starts at just $3 per book.
USD 650.00
29 bids
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Steve 152
Puzzles Old and New by Professor Hoffmann 1893 + Puzzle
Puzzles Old and New by Professor Hoffmann + Hoffmann dexterity puzzle.OK not good at describing the condition of books and nor is the hamster. This is an original copy of of the must have book in every puzzlers collection. It is in pretty good condition. A little foxing on the pages, the spine is intact and the binding tight though the spine shows signs of wear/splitting - see pictures.Since I've been disposing of other dexterity puzzles I've also thrown in a an original Hoffman era dexterit...
USD 330.00
27 bids
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Steve 152
Puzzles Old and New - Original c1895 edition
Original 1895 edition of Puzzles Old & New with a green cover.I'm not brilliant at describing the condition of antique books but here goes.....Having seen a number of copies of this book this one is pretty decent. There is limited foxing to the the pages, which are still tightly bound, a couple of the pages have a weird "rough edge" that is clearly part of the manufacturing process and is bareley noticeable. There appear to be no obvious owners marks anywhere in the book, and the piece of ti...
USD 235.00
20 bids
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fluorescein 116
Making Animal Kumiki (signed) - Saburo Oguro
Making Animal Kumiki (hardcover with dust jacket) by Saburo OguroIllustrated book with instructions (in Japanese) and templates for making wood animal Kumiki/puzzles. This book was sold to me as "signed by the author", and the pictured signature does match the author, but I cannot verify its authenticity. Dust jacket is intact with some wear and discoloration on edges. Book is in pretty good shape with pages clean and intact, but there is slight discoloration overall consistent with age, a...
USD 211.00
33 bids
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pucu 125
NEO SLIDING BLOCK PUZZLES
Shipping cost is< 500g world 5.25 $< 1kg world 10.50 $I will combine shipping cost if you have more then one puzzle.You have to pay the paypal fees.
206.66
19 bids
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dickerdixon 232
Stickman Milestone Puzzle Book
Puzzle artist Robert Yarger produced these high quality Stickman Puzzlebooks to commemorate the completion of his 1000th puzzlebox, and his 25th official Stickman puzzlebox design in 2012. The puzzle frame on this one is walnut. Read Eric's description at https://cubicdissection.com/products/stickman-milestone-puzzle-book
USD 199.00
12 bids
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TheRammer 30
"Chinese Cricket Cages with Secret Openings" by Frans de Vreugd
Hardback book measuring 10" x 8" with 132 color pages from year 2013.
USD 150.00
4 bids
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nalpak 218
Cube Index: Mechanical Puzzle Visual Guide - Out of Print - NEW
Cube Index: Mechanical Puzzle Visual Guide - Out of Print - NEWShipping will be calculated upon auction ending - buyer pays actual shipping. Ships from United States
USD 131.00
6 bids
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fluorescein 116
A Museum of Fun with appendix
A Museum of FunThis softcover book (in Japanese) seems to be a catalog of puzzles or puzzle-themed art. It includes an appendix with a set of DIY puzzles or illusions. I do not know if the appendix is complete. They're all shown in the photo except for a mirror/reflective sheet that doesn't photograph well.The book shows some discoloration consistent with age. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is still ok although there is a loose signature consisting of a few shee...
USD 130.00
14 bids
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JamesAStorer 10
Hoffmann Puzzles Old and New 1893
Good condition.Binding is intact, all pages complete and undamaged.The photos here show the front and back,the inside of the front cover(where there is some writing in the upper right),the cover page (note that one often sees a blanktranslucent sheet of paper inserted before this pagewhich is not present here),and a sample page from the middle of the book.
115.00
5 bids
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fluorescein 116
Puzzle in Wood - Nob Yoshigahara
Puzzle in Wood, Nob Yoshigahara (hardcover)Pretty cool illustrated book with instructions for making a bunch of different puzzles (in Japanese). Tangrams, burrs, packing, etc. Solutions are included too in the back. Hardcover book with dust jacket. Book is in great condition. Dust jacket also looks good with a few minor scuff marks or scratches.-----Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be $8-12 for small puzzles (within USA, first-class). Priority mail might be $3 to $6 mor...
USD 101.77
15 bids
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fluorescein 116
Sliding Piece Puzzles (Recreations in Mathematics) - Edward Hordern
Sliding Piece Puzzles, by Edward HordernBook information copied from Amazon: "Puzzle specialist and collector Edward Hordern has selected 270 of the best puzzles from his collection of over 8,000 and systematically presents them in this book with full solutions. Interlocking solid puzzles, secret-opening puzzles, and maze and route puzzles are all part of a wide array of puzzle "art" that will mystify, intrigue, and entertain. Each puzzle is rated for difficulty and no mathematical knowledge is ...
USD 101.00
15 bids
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YassCherry 63
New Tabacco Magic
This is an exchange puzzle from ipp 24 from atsushi katagiri .Design by hideto sato and made by Tatsuo Miyamoto from Karakuri Group.
It's a wooden trick box .I can combined items if you are winning more than one of my listings.If you have any question you can ask me.
USD 90.00
1 bid
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ahaber 74
Professor Hoffman's Puzzles Old & New (scarce) 1997 Reprint
Mint Condition Copy of Professor Hoffman's Puzzles Old & New Book. This printing was done in 1997. Very Hard to Find.
394 pages Lots of illustrations!
"Buyer to pay shipping; postage cost to be determined at end of auction depending on purchaser location"
$4.00 book Shipping, $10.00 Fedex second day insured. USOn Jun. 16, 2008 09:11:41, the following description has been added:This book is available for international shipping. thank you.
80.00
12 bids
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nalpak 218
Puzzle Sculpture by Rocky Chairo - NEW
Puzzle Sculpture by Rocky Chairo - NEWIncredible book outlining all of Rocky's designs
USD 80.00
17 bids
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fluorescein 116
Puzzle in Wood - Nob Yoshigahara
Puzzle in Wood (hardcover with dust jacket) by Nob YoshigaharaPretty cool illustrated book with instructions for making a bunch of different puzzles (in Japanese). Tangrams, burrs, packing, etc. Solutions are included too in the back. Hardcover book with dust jacket. Book is in great condition. Dust jacket also looks good with a few minor scuff marks or scratches and some wear on the top edge.-----Buyer is responsible for shipping. Please contact me if you need an estimate for intern...
USD 80.00
11 bids
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fluorescein 116
Play Puzzle 1 & 2 - Shigeo Takagi
Play Puzzle and Play Puzzle Part 2 (hardcover books with dust jackets), Shigeo TakagiSet of two books from Shigeo Takagi. Lots of color and b&w photos with descriptions of different puzzle types (in Japanese). Hardcover books with dust jackets. Books are in great condition. Dust jackets also are in good shape due to the clear vinyl covers placed over them. The covers adhere to themselves but are not sticking to the dust jackets, so they can be removed. Some edge/corner wear on the boo...
USD 75.00
21 bids
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fluorescein 116
Sliding Piece Puzzles (Recreations in Mathematics) - Edward Hordern
Sliding Piece Puzzles, Edward HordernBook information copied from Amazon: "Puzzle specialist and collector Edward Hordern has selected 270 of the best puzzles from his collection of over 8,000 and systematically presents them in this book with full solutions. Interlocking solid puzzles, secret-opening puzzles, and maze and route puzzles are all part of a wide array of puzzle "art" that will mystify, intrigue, and entertain. Each puzzle is rated for difficulty and no mathematical knowledge is nec...
USD 70.00
17 bids
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