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125+ YEAR OLD Seminal Puzzle, the first ever "Instant Insanity" Puzzle!

125+ YEAR OLD Seminal Puzzle, the first ever "Instant Insanity" Puzzle!

Mijkel1969 107

USD 28.00

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r****n 1	USD 28.00	05/10/2026 18:15:27

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Description

Just about every puzzle collector is familiar with the "Instant Insanity" puzzle, brought to the market and popularized in the late 1960s by the Parker Brothers company. (See here for more information on Instant Insanity.) Well, the puzzle was actually patented (see fifth photo!) in April of 1900, and first produced in that same year as The Katzenjammer Puzzle. Here is an opportunity to own the original version of that puzzle, in advertising form, no less! The puzzle is complete and in excellent condition, and certainly a rarity in advertising form. Please see all 5 photos for details. A museum quality piece.

I can ship within the US as a ground advantage (first class) package for around $7.00 (depending on postal code), or at insured priority mail pricing for between $10.00 and $12.00 (depending on postal code) if preferred. I am happy to ship internationally at cost (typically around $25, depending on country), but I cannot always guarantee that overseas packages can be insured. Please do not send payment until the postage cost is determined. Note, sadly, that tariff wars may be in effect for packages received in certain countries.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding my copy of The Katzenjammer Puzzle.

Thank you for viewing my auction!

Specifications

Designer: Classic (F.A. Schossow, 1900)
Craftsman / Manufacturer: F.A. Schossow, 1900
Material: Wood blocks, cardboard box and sleeve
Unit of Measurement: Inches
Size: 1 x 1 x 3 5/8
Grade: (B) Solver: Minor to moderate flaws apparent upon close inspection.
Cosmetic Issues: 125 years old (see photos)
Function: (1) Perfect: Neither loose nor tight, no binding or alignment issues, moves smoothly.
Functional Issues: None
Repairs: No
Packaging: Yes
Documentation: N/A
Assembly: Disassembled
Smoke-free home: Yes

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Payment Methods: PayPal

Postage & Shipping

Item Location: 49006-3265, Michigan, United States
Ships To: Worldwide
Shipping Instructions: I can ship within the US as a ground advantage (first class) package for around $7.00 (depending on postal code), or at insured priority mail pricing for between $10.00 and $12.00 (depending on postal code) if preferred. I am happy to ship internationally at cost (typically around $25, depending on country), but I cannot always guarantee that overseas packages can be insured. Please do not send payment until the postage cost is determined. Note, sadly, that tariff wars may be in effect for packages received in certain countries.

Returns Accepted: No

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