4 never- or slightly-used Exchange Puzzles from the 17th and 19th International Puzzle Parites, held respectively in San Francisco in 1997 and London in 1999. The puzzles are extremely varied in their classifications, but are all associated with prolific puzzle designers or collectors. Brief descriptions follow, but I am DELIGHTED to answer more specific questions about any of the puzzles. Note that all would be graded
(A) Collector
No cosmetic issues
(1) Perfect function
PUZZLE DESCRIPTIONS:
The Sliding Bubble Car Puzzle (IPP19) — designed by the prolific puzzle book author and puzzle designer Sirhiy Grabarchuk, produced by Sjaak Griffioen, and exchanged by annual Exchange participant Wil Strijbos; The goal is to slide the unusually shaped pieces from the starting position to the finished position.
The Penny Farthing (IPP19) — designed, produced, and exchanged by the late great annual Exchange participant Lambert Bright; goal is to release the rider from the Penny Farthing bicycle.
Paper Clips (IPP19) — designed and manufactured by the tremendously prolific Jean Claude Constantin, and exchanged by IPP22 (Antwerp 2002) co-host Luc de Smet; goal is to separate the two "paper clips" from each other.
The "E" Puzzle (IPP17) — designed and exchanged by Scot Morris, manufactured by popular Exchange puzzle producer Walt Hoppe; goal is to use the three pieces to form a capital block letter E. VERY tricky, VERY clever!
Note that all puzzles come as received at their respective IPPs, with original packaging and information. Some of the puzzles come with solutions. For those that don't, I will include copies of the solutions from the associated IPP books for the successful bidder.
I will ship
within the US by ground advantage (first class mail) for between $9.00 and $13.50 depending on postal code, or via insured priority mail from between
$11.00 and $17.00 depending on postal code. I am happy to
ship
internationally at cost, which I estimate to be around $33, but I cannot always guarantee that overseas
packages can be insured or tracked. 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 any of these four 25+ year old Exchange puzzles.
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