Vintage 1968 Springbok "ZOO ANIMALS" (The Okta-Puzzle") art by Guy Coheleach, octagonal 20-1/4" fully interlocking jigsaw puzzle, PZL8007.

Delightful portraits of thirteen exotic animals, painted especially for Springbok by Guy Coheleach. Information on the back of the box was written by Joseph A. Davis.

Made in the USA by Springbok Editions, New York.

Springbok's puzzles are famous for their unique die-cuts, sturdy pieces and clear, richly colored graphics. Within a puzzle, no two pieces are the same!

Puzzle comes in its original octagonal box that measures approximately 14-1/4" x 1-1/2".

CONDITION: This is an authentic, pre-owned vintage item that is over 56 years old.

** It is MISSING ONE edge PIECE ** as shown in the photos. Other than that, it is in overall EXCELLENT (pieces) to VERY GOOD (box) vintage condition.

The pieces are beautiful--glossy and thick, with lively, natural colors. Other than the 1 missing piece, I see no flaws or repairs. There are no bent, broken, torn, or chewed pieces. To the best of my knowledge, there are no replacement pieces.

Please view all photos, including closeups, and note that everyone's monitor/screen portrays colors, light reflections, and shadows differently.

Completed puzzle is octagonal, 20-1/4" in diameter.

The back of the puzzle is RED, with age-appropriate toning and small bits of paper loss. Pieces fit together perfectly, and the finished puzzle lays flat and smooth.

Box-top art is very good. There is one split corner on the lid; and one split corner on the box bottom. I did not try to remove the clear tape used in previous repairs. Age-typical dings and scuffing, nothing disfiguring. There is NO writing or other markings. Box bottom is very good; inside of box is clean, with a tiny faint red mark (probably color transfer from the red backing). Please view all photos.

No weird odors; just the typical "old puzzle" smell from decades in storage:)

From a smoke-free, feline-friendly home.

* PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS and use the "zoom" feature to assess the condition for yourself, as the photos are an important part of this Description.

* HOW I PREPARE PUZZLES FOR LISTING: I personally assemble the puzzle. I gently wipe the box and pieces to remove any dust. I generally do not attempt to remove tape or stickers, as this can cause considerable damage if done incorrectly. I do not undo or reverse previous repairs. I check for possible replaced pieces, but these can be difficult to detect. When considering the purchase of a vintage puzzle, keep in mind that it may have had multiple owners over the decades, and passed through many hands:)

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* DISCLAIMER: Contains small parts. As with all children's products, adult supervision is required. Products that contain small parts may pose a choking hazard and should not be used by children under 3.