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Auction 202, Lot 54

Interesting Cube-Style Puzzle Map

"[Set of 6 Puzzle Maps]", Anon.

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Puzzle Maps

Period: 1870 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.9 x 5.1 inches
17.5 x 13 cm
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This complete English puzzle set consists of six maps, one for each side of the 12 cubes. Getting the puzzles in the correct order is not easy and reminds one of working with a Rubik's Cube. The cubes neatly fit into the original wooden box that has a map of the Eastern Hemisphere on the box top. Three other other guide maps (of five) lay in the box and serve as an aid in solving the puzzles. The maps include:

A. Eastern Hemisphere
B. North America
C. Europe
D. England
E. Scotland
F. Ireland

A cartographic curiosity that has survived well given its purpose as a game.

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Condition: B

The cube pieces are good to very good with some light soiling and minor chipping of the paper along the edges. The three guide maps present have some light soiling, minor edge chips, and a repaired tear (England). The guide maps have also been backed with paper. Box is structurally sound and covered with marbled paper. Box clasp is broken.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $220

Closed on 2/12/2025

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