The Chinese puzzle
Subtitle: a pleasing game for leisure hours : with a set of blocks
Publisher: E.A. Howland
Published: 1872
Place of publication: Worcester, Mass
Language: eng
Subjects: Tangrams; Games; Puzzles
Notes: Title and imprint from wrapper

First leaf is printed on recto and verso; other leaves printed on one side only

"A diverting game, consisting of a print, seven geometrical figures, and many engraved plans."--Leaf 1, recto

Date of publication inferred from publication of "The Japanese puzzle" by E.A. Howland in 1872

Rare Book copy: Imperfect; pamphlet only; blocks wanting.

Gift; Frances Henne; 1985.

In wrapper, printed in red and blue; title, illustration, and imprint on page [1] of wrapper; "Chinese puzzle" and illustrations on page [4] of wrapper

Rare Book copy: In original wrapper; repaired by a former owner with hand-stitching.