6244298 Europe divided into its Kingdoms, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraved sheet mounted on wood) by Spilsbury, John (1739-69); 453x480 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A very rare example of the earliest known jigsaw puzzle, in remarkably fine and near-complete condition. The formulation of the earliest jigsaws, known as ???issected maps?? originates in John Jefferys??A Journey Through Europe, a map game published by Carrington Bowles in 1759. dissected to form a puzzle (lacking the islands of Corsica and Sardinia and Italy??? heel, ink mark to Spain).); Photo by Christie\'s Images.