The Tangram Book: Adventures of the Beautiful Princess in Triangle Land

The Tangram Book: Adventures of the Beautiful Princess in Triangle Land by F. Gregory Hartswick is a fascinating early puzzle book published by Simon & Schuster. This first edition, first printing from 1925 is considered one of the earliest American books devoted to tangrams, making it an especially interesting title for collectors of puzzle books, recreational mathematics, and early twentieth-century children’s publishing.

Blending story and puzzle play, the book introduces tangrams through the adventures of a beautiful princess in Triangle Land. Its combination of geometry, imagination, and hands-on problem solving gives it lasting appeal for readers interested in mathematical games, visual puzzles, and educational entertainment.

A notable collectible for puzzle historians, math enthusiasts, teachers, and vintage book collectors, The First Tangram Book is a distinctive addition to any collection focused on recreational mathematics, tangrams, early puzzle books, or uncommon Simon & Schuster first editions.

Hardcover, Good  Heavy foxing throughout. Significant wear to the front cover label. Missing tangram pieces. Wear to the cloth. Envelope damage and writing. Soiling.