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

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

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Item Location: United States

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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.


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.

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