[Toys & Games] Puzzles, pastimes and games, collection of ten Early 20th cent. Incl. a.o.: (1) Pythagoras. Leipzig, Leipziger Lehrmittel-Anstalt, n.d. 2nd ed. Sm. booklet w. var. drawings of shapes and pieces to make the shapes. In orig. (worn) cardboard box, 8 x 8 cm. (2) Double Star and Crescent puzzle. 20th cent. Objective of the game is to remove the star from the connected pieces. In orig. (sl. worn) cardboard box, 9 x 6 cm. (3) The Acme Puzzle/ the Eclipse Puzzle. W. directions and game piece, but lacking pins. In orig. (worn) cardboard box, 10 x 9 cm. -and 7 others, incl. 3 sm. paper puzzles. Unknown if all games are complete. Signs of wear. (total 10)

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