The Rolling Stones (2) UK Promotional Jigsaw Puzzles (ca. 1965).... (Total: 4 )

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The Rolling Stones (2) UK Promotional Jigsaw Puzzles (ca. 1965). (2) Vintage jigsaw puzzles manufactured in the UK by Bestime, by arrangement with Rolling Stones Ltd, each jigsaw puzzle measuring approx. 17" x11" when assembled; each box measuring 13" x 9.25" flat. Including (1) image of the Rolling Stones on stage, appears complete, (1) image of the Rolling Stones approached by fans at an airport, appears complete, and (2) Rolling Stones jigsaw puzzle boxes, showing the available puzzle images and heads of each of the Rolling Stones members. Charlie Watts recalled of the Stones' commercial appeal: "We knew that we were entering a different phase in our career when merchandise started appearing." Literature: The Rolling Stones 50, 2012, pp. 106-107 (illustrated). Puzzle boxes are flat, and exhibit handling wear consistent with age and use. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

More Information: Per the Rolling Stones 50 book, Charlie Watts saw merchandise such as this being a true marker of the band's growth:

"We knew that we were entering a different phase in our career when merchandise started appearing. Much of it was sold from adverts in the music papers and magazines like Rave and Valentine."


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