Puzzle Collection (page 4)

Leaf Frog - close up camouflaged in leaves - controlled conditions 13468
BB-2500 Leaf Frog - close up camouflaged in leaves Megophrys nasuta controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The Boss Puzzle: American political cartoon, 1880, showing Republican Senator Roscoe Conkling of New York blocking his
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1880. The " Boss" Puzzle: American political cartoon, 1880, showing Republican Senator Roscoe Conkling of New York blocking his rival political boss

Flat Earth Puzzle
The Puzzled Cleric - torn between his faith and science - how can he reconcile what God (via the Bible) tells him and what the scientists tell him about the Earth ? Date: 1895

Stomachion puzzle. This mathematical puzzle is derived from a treatise written by the 3rd century BC Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor Archimedes

Shark Skin - Leather close up, Australia
VT-7638 SHARK - close-up of skin Australia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Locust – close up of head top view 003840h
BB-1238 Locust - close up of head top view Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Foam Alphabet Shapes

Baby and boots puzzle on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Comic pictogram on a Christmas and New Year card
Comic pictogram with a puzzle about family relationships on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

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Woman looking up in maze

Crossword puzzle on a birthday card - solved. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

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Australian Sunrise Misty Tree Silhouette
An old tree silhouetted by the beautiful sunrise in the Australian bush

Misty Morning Sunrise Silhouetted Trees
A misty morning sunrise over the Australian countryside creates beautiful outlines of the silhouetted trees

Egyptian mathematical papyrus, Moscow
Egyptian mathematical papyrus. Known as the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus, this roll of papyrus is from Ancient Egypt and dates from the beginning of the 2nd millennium BC

Black Arches Moth - on tree bark - Cornwall, UK
DAC-725 Black Arches Moth - on tree bark Cornwall, UK Lymantria monacha David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Nipponites mirabilis, ammonite
This ammonite from the Upper Cretaceous of Japan displays a loose, tangled coil

Leaf Frog - close up camouflaged in leaves - controlled conditions 13465
BB-2499 Leaf Frog - close up camouflaged in leaves Megophrys nasuta controlled conditions Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Mao Tse-Tung Cartoon, 1958
MAO TSE-TUNG CARTOON, 1958. Confuse us, he say... Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev (left) and Western leaders (left-to-right) Dwight Eisenhower of the United States, Charles de Gaulle of France

Nude jigsaw
DNA jigsaw. Conceptual computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule formed by pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. This could represent piecing together information about DNA

Tasselled Wobbegong Shark
VT-1152 Tasselled Wobbegong Shark Eucrossorhinus dasypogon Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Leaf-tailed Gecko - camouflage. Endemic. Andasibe, Madagascar
GET-857 Leaf-tailed GECKO - camouflaged on branch, endemic Andasibe, Madagascar Uroplatus sikorae Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

American Alligator - Closeup of underside - Cloacal opening - Native to southeastern United States - Most abundant in
CAN-2338 American Alligator - Closeup of underside - Cloacal opening Louisianna, USA Alligator mississippiensis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Shale Grasshopper - male, camouflage & mimicry of stones. South Africa
ASW-3657 Shale Grasshopper - male, camouflage & mimicry of stones. South Africa Batrachotetrix stolli Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Peacock / Peafowl - Male displaying to female, rear view Location: Ornamental garden, UK
SPH-3394 Peacock / Peafowl - Male displaying to female, rear view Location: Ornamental garden, UK Pavo cristatus Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grey Whale Baleen, hang from upper part of the mouth
FG-4071 Grey WHALE - baleen, hang from upper part of the mouth Eschrichtius robustus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Jigsaw puzzle pieces floating in sky with spheres

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Jigsaw puzzle pieces floating in sky with spheres

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Jigsaw puzzle pieces floating in sky with spheres

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People standing near glass maze

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People standing near glass maze

Daily Chronicle newspaper activity for children
Daily Chronicle national newspaper, activity for children, a puzzle game involving colouring in large letters. Probably at a seaside venue during summer holidays. Date: circa 1920

Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh, atheist MP
Cartoon, Charles Bradlaugh (1833-1891), atheist politician, Liberal MP for Northampton. The lawyers (described here as The Three Wise Men of Madagascar) puzzle over how to deal with him. 1884

The Big Top Jig-Saw Puzzle, with circus clown and dog. 20th century

Victorian Jigsaw / 1870
Victorian puzzle of some racegoers stepping out of their carriages Date: circa 1870

Finding Station Name
Railway Puzzle To find the name of the station among the many bill- boards Date: 1883

Betrothal rings 1912
Betrothal, puzzle, posy and true-love rings were usual worn on the third finger. The ring symbolizing a circle implying our repects (or regards)

Mother and children on a jigsaw puzzle
Mother and children at a table on a jigsaw puzzle -- the pieces are square shaped. Date: circa 1890s

A Puzzle for Paderewski, by Bairnsfather
A Puzzle for Paderewski " Its a pity Alf ain t ere, Bert: e can play the piana wonderful" A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Date: 1917

Toadheaded Agamid Lizard - uses its camouflage colouring to hide - presses itself into the sand (Phrynocephalus mistaceus). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Collared Lemming - adult in winter fur, looks like a furry ball from its back while feeding on buds and bark of dwarf willow it digs in snow (Dicrostonyx torquatus)

Suffragette Jigsaw Puzzle Forcible Feeding
A suffragette jigsaw puzzle, based on a contemporary print, showing John Bull being fed by force. He is surrounded by a number of prominent political figures including Prime Minister Asquith

Suffragette Lord of Creation!. Puzzle which is the Lord of Creation! Suffragette towers over small man meekly carrying Votes for Women flag. She wears ribbon sash and hat in the colours. Date: 1910

The Bairnsfather Jig-saw Puzzle ( BYSTANDER ) - Dear. we are staying at a Farm. The Chandos Jig-saws - Series A1. Puzzles & Games

Bystander Jigsaw By Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather
The Bystander Jigsaw by Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather. Now where does this blinkin bit go?. Puzzle picture is That Evening Star-shell. (5/5) Date: circa 1917

Advert for Jigsaw puzzles, 1939
Advert for The London Electrotype Agency. Theres nothing like a puzzle ! To keep the children out of mischief... to amuse and entertain the convalescent

Boy With Puzzle
A young curly harried boy holding an early 16th century puzzle and smiling with obvious glee. Date: circa 1515

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"Puzzle: Unraveling the Enigmatic Tapestry of Life" Embark on a journey through the intricate realms of puzzles, where each piece holds a story waiting to be unveiled. From an early jigsaw puzzle depicting the regal lineage of Kings and Queens of England, to the enigmatic Monkey Puzzle tree standing tall with its unique foliage patterns - nature's own riddle. Beware, for this majestic Araucaria araucana is endangered, reminding us that some mysteries are in danger of disappearing forever. Delve into history and encounter the legendary tale of Alexander and Gordian Knot - a symbol of complexity yet conquered by audacity. Picture No. 10889141 captures this moment frozen in time, inviting you to decipher its hidden meaning. Witness nature's artistry at play as the Orchid Mantis gracefully camouflages itself amidst vibrant petals; Hymenopus coronatus becomes one with its surroundings like an elusive secret waiting to be discovered. Venture further into Australia's vast wilderness and meet Thorny Devil near Newhaven Station - a creature adorned with spines resembling an unsolved enigma. Unleash your intellect as we unravel crossword puzzles' origins; witness the solution to the very first crossword puzzle published in The New York World back in 1913 – igniting a global passion for wordplay that still captivates minds today. Marvel at Rubik's Cube, not just as artwork but also as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance when faced with perplexity. Chloe Preston masterfully combines pictures with words, creating visual narratives that challenge our perception and make us question what lies beneath. Finally, immerse yourself within labyrinthine mazes – symbolic representations of life's twists and turns. In "Doing The Crossword" from 1925 artwork reveals how these mind-bending challenges have stood the test of time while providing endless entertainment. Puzzles: they are more than just games.